XD-S Mod.2 Safety Features - Rob Leatham

This video covers Day 3 of the NRA Show 2026 in Houston, Texas, featuring interviews with attendees and showcasing new products. Key highlights include the Ace Virtual Shooting experience, discussions on Faxon Firearms' products, Fostech's 50 BMG, Sig Sauer's P320 Reserve, and the upcoming Goat Guns GP5 and musket. The event also touched upon suppressor technology advancements and the general atmosphere of the show.

This guide details the installation of the Aimpoint Coa red dot optic onto Springfield Armory pistols featuring the ACUT interface. The Aimpoint Coa is a rugged, closed-emitter optic designed for durability and quick target acquisition, making it suitable for concealed carry and demanding conditions. The video emphasizes the optic's natural co-witness capability, quick-access battery tray, and robust construction.

Colion Noir, an expert firearms instructor, analyzes the M14 rifle's iconic role in 'Black Hawk Down' and compares a modern M1A clone with a Springfield Saint Victor .308. He highlights the evolution of rifle platforms, optics, and tactical gear, demonstrating superior performance of modern systems in speed and efficiency during a comparative range drill. The video also showcases a comprehensive G-Code tactical gear setup.

Instruction from Ted of Line 45 provides expert insights into building an ammunition stockpile before potential shortages. The guide details which calibers are most vulnerable, like .22 LR and 9mm, and explains the impact of supply chains and import restrictions. It emphasizes strategic stockpiling for different uses, from training to self-defense, to ensure preparedness.

This video provides an expert comparison of the Springfield Echelon pistol variants, focusing on the new 4.0 FC model. An experienced instructor demonstrates the distinct features of the full-size, compact (4.0 C), and hybrid (4.0 FC) models, highlighting differences in barrel, slide, and grip lengths, as well as magazine capacities (17 and 15 rounds). The video also showcases the impressive modularity of the Echelon platform, demonstrating how slides and frames are interchangeable between models, allowing for customization.

This video discusses highlights and trends from Shot Show and anticipates the upcoming IWA (Euro Shot Show). The presenters, experienced individuals from Classic Firearms, cover new suppressor technology, AR market entrants, and specific firearm models like the HK G36, FN SCAR Gen 2, and various pistols. They also touch on user feedback for firearms like the L85 and discuss preferences for range rifles based on distance and state regulations.

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.