Ronin 1911 - Springfield Armory®

This video from ClassicFirearms features instructors Eliza and Jason discussing their top 5 pistols not chambered in 9mm. They cover a range of calibers including 10mm, .22LR, .380 ACP, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, highlighting features relevant to concealed carry, home defense, and training. The discussion provides insights into recoil management, capacity, and suitability for different shooter skill levels.

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This review introduces the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC, highlighting its innovative modular chassis system (COG) and Variable Interface System (VIS) for optics mounting. The video details its dimensions, capacity, and compares it to other models, emphasizing its customizability and performance enhancements, particularly with a compensated slide. The host, MrBigKid, provides an expert assessment based on early access and detailed technical explanations.

This video explores the rising popularity of 2011-style handguns, which offer increased capacity and modern features while retaining the classic single-action trigger of the 1911. The discussion highlights their availability in various calibers, optic-ready configurations, and safety features like ambidextrous external safeties and backstrap safeties. While acknowledging their appeal for range use and as an upgrade from traditional 1911s, the presenters note that the wider grip may not suit all hand sizes.

This review of the Tisas 1911 .45 ACP highlights its value, particularly as a Black Friday offering. The presenter from Palmetto State Armory emphasizes its forged frame and slide, standard 1911 safety features like the beavertail and manual thumb safety, and ergonomic enhancements such as checkered grips and magazine release. It comes as a complete package with accessories, making it an attractive option for those seeking a classic platform at a competitive price.

The Springfield Armory SA-35, now available with a 4-inch barrel, enhances a classic design with modern features for defensive use. It offers improved concealability, a factory-tuned trigger with a crisp break, and durable construction from forged steel. The pistol is chambered in 9mm and manufactured in the USA.

This comprehensive overview of the Springfield Armory Hellcat, presented by Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese and Special Response Team Commander Joe Weyer, details its capabilities as a high-capacity micro-compact 9mm for personal protection. Key features include its patented magazines, OSP configuration for red dot sights, adaptive grip texture, and U-Dot tritium sights. The discussion emphasizes the pistol's reliability, validated through extensive testing, and its practical dimensions for concealed carry.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Springfield Armory Echelon pistol, highlighting its innovative design features. It details the Central Operating Group (COG) chassis, the Variable Interface System (VIS) for direct optics mounting, and ergonomic modularity with three grip sizes. The presentation emphasizes the pistol's ambidextrous controls, advanced sighting options, and robust slide design, making it a versatile option for self-defense and duty use.

This guide details a refined pistol grip technique, evolving from the historical Weaver stance, as explained by Rob Leatham. It emphasizes a subtle 'pinch and pull' from the support hand, integrated with the dominant hand, rather than a forceful push-pull. This method, demonstrated with a Springfield Armory XD-M, aims for superior recoil management and control during rapid fire, drawing on expertise from legendary shooter Rob Leatham and Top Shot winner Dustin Ellermann.

This expert overview from Springfield Armory details the XD Mod.2 Subcompact pistol in 9mm and .40 S&W. It highlights the innovative GripZone ergonomics with three distinct textures, a slim 1.19-inch frame, high-hand grip relief, and Posi-Wedge slide serrations. The review also covers magazine capacities, the combat sight system, and notes the firearm's origin in Croatia, emphasizing its suitability for concealed carry and personal defense.