Springfield Armory® x Aimpoint® COA®

This video from SHOT Show 2026 introduces the Aimpoint COA optic, highlighting its expansion to the wider market with new mounting solutions for various handguns and long guns. Aimpoint will provide manufacturers with technical drawings for slide cuts. The COA features a large window, low profile, and enclosed emitter, making it suitable for concealed carry. It is priced at $599.

John from Aimpoint announces the end of their exclusive contract with Glock for the COA optic. The innovative 'A-Cut' mounting solution, featuring a tubeless design and low profile for iron sight co-witness, is now available to other OEMs and custom shops for various pistol platforms. The COA offers a 3.5 MOA dot, 1 MOA adjustments, and an impressive 50,000-hour battery life.

This video provides an initial look at the Springfield Armory Echelon pistol paired with an Aimpoint COA red dot sight. The unboxing process reveals the pistol and its accessories, followed by detailed visual examinations of the Echelon's grip, trigger, slide markings (including 'HS PRODUKT MADE IN CROATIA'), and the Aimpoint COA optic. The presentation emphasizes the integrated design and ergonomics of the firearm and optic combination.

This video features an interview from Shot Show 2025 with Primary Arms, focusing on their new HTX-1 pistol red dot optic. The description also includes affiliate links to various firearm-related retailers and products such as holsters, ammunition, targets, firearms, and accessories, along with links to social media and merchandise.

The Glock COA (Concealed Optic Aimpoint) system offers P2-level durability in a smaller footprint for slimline Glocks. Its proprietary 'A-cut' interface and bottom-mounted electronics ensure stability and a lower bore line, allowing co-witness with standard iron sights. The system promises 5-year battery life and factory integration for optimal CCW performance.

Johnny Q recommends the Safariland 6360 OWB holster for the Springfield Echelon, highlighting its Multicam Cordura wrap and Quick Locking System (QLS). This setup offers robust retention and easy mounting versatility. The estimated cost for the holster and QLS is between $230 and $250, reflecting its durable construction and tactical features.

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is presented as a top-tier micro-compact 9mm pistol designed for everyday carry and self-defense. It boasts the highest capacity in its class with an 11-round flush magazine and an optional 13-round extended magazine, without compromising reliability. The OSP (Optical Sight Pistol) configuration allows for easy mounting of micro red dots, enhancing target acquisition. Key features include an adaptive grip texture for secure handling and U-Dot sights for improved visibility.

The Springfield Armory Echelon pistol features a modular design centered around a serialized stainless steel chassis (COG) allowing grip module interchangeability. Its Variable Interface System (VIS) enables direct mounting of over 30 optics without adapter plates. The pistol offers enhanced ergonomics with multiple grip sizes and fully ambidextrous controls, alongside a robust trigger system designed for safety and performance.

This video debunks the 'push-pull' grip myth, explaining its origins with the Weaver stance and low-recoil cartridges. Rob Leatham demonstrates a modern grip technique emphasizing a subtle pinch and pull integrated with an isosceles stance for better recoil control, especially with heavier calibers. Dustin Ellermann showcases the effectiveness of this refined grip during rapid-fire drills.

This expert-level overview of the Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Subcompact in 9mm and .40 S&W highlights its innovative GripZone ergonomics, featuring three distinct textures for optimal hand engagement. The review details its slim profile, high magazine capacity, and features designed for enhanced recoil control and concealability, such as the high-hand grip relief and Posi-Wedge slide serrations. The firearm is equipped with a combat rear sight and fiber optic front sight for rapid target acquisition, positioning it as a comfortable and capable subcompact option.