Our Custom 1911 pistolsmiths have over 200 combined years of experience and individually hand fit every major component of your firearm. Custom Handguns. It is based on the never-completed T31 rifle. Springfield Armory M1A Super Match Model with further increased accuracy. Elmer C. Ballance began using the name "Springfield Armory" through his company (LH Manufacturing) dedicated to the first civilian production of the M14 rifle, calling it the M1A. 1 History 2 Design Details 3 Ammunition 4 Gallery 5 References Four contenders came up with weapons for the SPIW program; Harrington & Richardson, AAI Corporation, Winchester and Springfield Armory. It is one of the largest firearm companies in the world. This firearm fits the SBR legal designation. The company has previously (as late as 2017) used a motto, "The First Name in American Firearms", in reference to the original and operationally unrelated Springfield Armory of Springfield, Massachusetts, which was founded in 1777 and closed in 1968. [53], As of March 2020[update], the original XD-S series offerings are no longer listed on the company's website. In one of their best efforts at innovation, Springfield Armory came up with one of the best polymer pistols I’ve ever seen. Co-owner Dennis Reese responded to the proposed legislation by saying "if this passes, we're out of town. It is the same as the .45 ACP model, the only difference being that the 9mm XD-S has a 7+1 capacity (with optional 8+1 and 9+1 magazines) and is marginally heavier due to a smaller barrel bore. Founded in 1777 after being approved of construction by President George Washington after Henry Knox, Washington's artillery chief, scouted the site, the area was chosen as it had some geographical advantages, such as being protected from attack by seafaring enemy naval vessels as the Connecticut River, which it was situated on, was too steep for vessels to ascend. [16], In 2018, the company introduced a refresh to the XD-S, the XD-S Mod.2 variant. Compact models: these have been discontinued. Founded in 1974 by Bob Reese, the company produces rifles such as the M1A and handguns such as the XD series and Hellcat. [13], In 2017, Springfield Armory added the XD-E, with the 'E' denoting that the variant uses an external hammer; operation is double action / single action (DA/SA). The Springfield Armory, located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. The latter group includes the micro 9mm Hellcat, released in September 2019, which has proven to be popular in the CCW market. The company's handgun offerings include M1911 pistols, the 911 pistol, and the polymer-frame XD (eXtreme Duty) pistol series. After the closing of Springfield Armory in 1968, Springfield Armory, Inc. was founded in 1974. However the Model 1871, unlike the Model 1870, passed th… Springfield Armory® is a company with a history of producing high-quality products, and proudly stands behind them. In 1974, Springfield Armory, Inc. opened, this company has no direct association to the original Springfield Armory. The Model 1871 was virtually identical to the Model 1870, with the exact same rolling block action used (ie the breech block would 'roll' out of the way of the breech, allowing the cartridge to be loaded) on the Model 1871. The Springfield Armory SPIW is a prototype assault rifle that was designed for the Special Purpose Individual Weapon program. Both rifles are lightweight at 6 lbs., 11 oz. [citation needed] F Four-time recipient of the National Rifle Association American Rifleman Golden Bullseye award. As of March 2020[update], the XD series has been offered in four branding variants (XD, XD-M, XD-S, XD-E), with XD and XD-S also offered in second generation (Mod.2) configurations. Springfield Armory XD Mod.2: 9x19mm.40 S&W.45 ACP: 16 13 10: 2014 - Present : Compact Service Tactical: M1911 series: 9x19mm.45 ACP: 8 7: 1974 - Present : GI45 Mil-Spec Loaded Operator Trophy Match TRP EMP: Rifles. [17], In 2017, the company faced controversy during consideration in the Illinois state legislature of a bill (SB-1657) that would restrict firearms transfers within the state. Springfield Armory is an armory in Springfield. Springfield Armory, Inc., is an American firearms manufacturer founded in 1974 by Bob Reese. The SALVO rifle is an experimental, multi-barreled assault rifle developed in the 1950s by Springfield Armory as an entrant to the SALVO project. The XD Series, released in 2001, is the epitome of what an ergonomic CCW can be. As of March 2020[update], for the XD series, the only offerings listed on the company's website are sub-compact (in 9mm and .40 S&W) and service models (in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP). One model features a pinned, picatinny railed gas block and includes a Springfield Armory low-profile flip-up front sight. After further success, the company began to branch into even more types of firearms. Closed in 1968. During the American Revolutionary War, the Springfield Armory was t… The M1A line includes offerings such as standard, loaded, SOCOM, national match, and tanker models. The Hellcat micro-compact pistol was introduced in 2019, featuring 11- and 13-round magazines. In January 2012, Springfield Armory announced a new variant, marketed as the XD-S.[8] The 'S' represents the single-stack magazine used, providing a slimmer grip. An organization that Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms—both based in Illinois—provided funding to the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA), initially opposed the bill. — Springfield Armory® (@Springfield_Inc) July 28, 2017. Springfield Armory Saint Standard model. Introduced in November 2016, the series includes rifles, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and pistols. This page was last edited on 7 March 2021, at 12:44. Previously, the company offered its own versions of the M1 Garand, Beretta BM59, FN FAL, HK 91, and M6 Scout. [10] The .45 ACP XD-S has a 5+1 capacity (with optional 6+1 and 7+1 magazines) and a 3.3-inch (84 mm) barrel. [18] Following efforts by IFMA's lobbyist, the bill was amended to exempt Illinois-based manufacturers, apparently in exchange for IFMA dropping its opposition to the bill. In 2016, the first SAINT rifle was introduced,[4] with a pistol variant following a year later. In 2002, Springfield Armory, Inc., negotiated licensing rights to the United States market for the polymer-frame striker-fired HS2000 pistol being manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt. A "competition" series is chambered in 9mm, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP with a 5.25-inch (133 mm) barrel, remotely resembling the tactical XD pistols with 5-inch (130 mm) barrels. Firearms Bolt-Action Rifle The company then expanded its market into other firearms, including the M1911. 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