Springfield Armory is one of my favorite gun manufacturer. Springfield has very high quality weapons at reasonable prices. The XDM is a very popular striker fired semi-automatic pistol with magazine capacity of 19 rounds. Moderate recoil, very accurate, and very reliable. I recently purchased a XDM with factory installed Vortex red dot optic. I did a comparison test with a XDM with a Crimson Trace Laser that I installed. The target that is posted shows both shot patterns at 35 feet. The top right target was sighting in my laser while shooting. The top left target was shooting the XDM with the optic. The middle target was shooting with the laser after some adjustments. Final adjustments have to be made from a bench. The red dot optic has a definite advantage over the laser. The sun is not a factor for the red dot, and it is effective at greater distance. I posted a background of Springfield Armory and a couple of You Tube videos. The second video shows the Trijicon optic which is great, but overpriced for normal use.
PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
GEORGE WASHINGTON ORDERED THE CREATION OF SPRINGFIELD ARMORY IN 1777 TO STORE REVOLUTIONARY AMMUNITION AND GUN CARRIAGES.
1777
In 1777 George Washington ordered the creation of Springfield Armory to store revolutionary ammunition and gun carriages.
1794
In 1794, The Armory began the manufacture of muskets for a young country. For the next 150 years, Springfield Armory functioned as a supplier for every major American conflict as well as a “think tank” for new firearm concepts.
1968
In 1968, citing budgetary concerns, the U.S. Government closed Springfield Armory. Now the walls of Springfield Armory would house historians, paying homage to the past rather than those with an eye to the future.
1974
Then in 1974, a passionate family by the name of Reese rescued not only the name “Springfield Armory,” but the philosophy that drove it for centuries.
With reverence for the legacy of The Armory, the Reese family resurrected the most historically significant designs produced by The Armory- M1 Garand, 1911-A1, M14. Fueled by the same obsession for improved manufacturing techniques and cutting edge design that inspired the likes of John C. Garand, and John Browning, they have continued to develop products that are loyal to Springfield Armory’s heritage while ensuring The Armory’s place in the progression of American firearms.
Springfield Armory M1 Garand for competitive shooting. Springfield Armory American 1911-A1 handgun. Springfield Armory M14 rifle for competition shooting.
2001
As Springfield Armory® entered a new millennium, the introduction of the XD® pistol changed the world of handguns forever. The XD® followed in the footsteps of so many legendary Armory designs before it, quickly gaining a reputation as a quality, reliable firearm that is easy to use.
2005
In 2005, The Armory reminded the world that American innovation is alive and well. The SOCOM 16 was a reimagining of the legendary M1A™ that brought an unparalleled combination of power and maneuverability to the close-quarters battle rifle market.
2007
In 2007, Springfield Armory® raised shooters’ expectations of what a polymer pistol should be with the introduction of the XD(M)® series of pistols. The XD(M)® carried on the Springfield Armory® tradition of setting the bar ever higher.
Springfield Armory 2001 XD Series pistol for concealed carry Springfield Armory 2005 SOCOM 16 M1A close-quarters rifle Springfield Armory 2007 XD(M) Series polymer handguns
2012
With a sharp perception of the market need for a powerful deep-concealment pistol, The Armory introduced the XD-S® in 2012.
This tiny but powerful pistol revolutionized the world of concealed carry with an impossibly small and amazingly easy to shoot design chambered in .45 ACP, and followed it with the 9mm in 2013.
2014
The Armory unveiled the next step in the evolution of XD® series with the XD® Mod.2® Sub-Compact in 2014.
This re-contoured and slimmed-down frame features the GripZone™, a set of three unique textures designed to transform the shooting experience. Available in 9mm and .40-caliber, the Mod.2® refines the classic Point-and-Shoot characteristics for a difference you can feel.
Springfield Armory small 2012 XD-S handgun Springfield Armory small 2014 XD Mod 2 handgun