#Springfield Armory

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Unfortunately you must choose a bullpup.

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Leon: The Professional (1994)

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Letter to the Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company Regarding the Need for Toilet Paper Brackets

Record Group 156: Records of the Office of the Chief of OrdnanceSeries: Press Copies of Letters Sent

Springfield Armory

Springfield, Mass

November 22, 1899

The Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Co., Albany, NY

Gentlemen:

I have to inform you that your toilet paper is in use at the Armory, and we are in need of eleven more brackets, to be used to support the same in place.

If these brackets are not furnished or loaned with the toilet paper, please inform me what your charge will be for the above number.

Respectfully,

Lieut. Colonel, Ord, Dept., USA, Commanding.

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Classic Hammer Fired Pistols

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The article "Lost Secret of Pistol Shooting: The Crush Grip" by Massad Ayoob, published on The Armory Life, delves into the technique of how firmly one should grip a handgun. Historically, an approach known as the "60/40" rule was favored, where some shooters used 60% support hand force and 40% firing hand force, with variations in interpretation. Ayoob revisits the technique known as the "crush grip"—a hard grip recommended by esteemed shooters like Rob Leatham, Brian Enos, and veterans such as Charles Askins Jr. and Bill Jordan, who notably used a grip that could "crush granite" and advocated holding the handgun as "hard as you can." Ayoob emphasizes that a hard grip eliminates the common shooting error of "milking," where unintended finger movements cause inaccurate shots. The crush grip is described as particularly beneficial for defensive scenarios, enhancing recoil control and gun retention. Ayoob suggests that despite the hand potentially trembling due to adrenaline, with practice, the hard grip becomes second nature, offering greater stability and accuracy during shooting.

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SK CUSTOMS IN COLLABORATION WITH SPRINGFIELD ARMORY DEBUTS THE 'LEONARDO DA VINCI'

SK Customs has teamed up with Springfield Armory in the debut of the ‘Leonardo Da Vinci” custom 1911. SK Customs state “SK Customs®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce the release of the “Leonardo da Vinci” Springfield Armory limited-edition engravers model 1911, chambered in 45 ACP. This is the second installment of a…

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Se7en (1995)

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I am going to preface this by saying I am by no means a sharp shooter and I don't have any type of red dot optics (one day). I was going to take 3 or 4 pistols, but decided to just take the Glock 17L and the Springfield Echelon, both 9mm.

I bought the Echelon bundle from Range USA a couple of weeks ago, but haven't had a chance to shoot it until today. I had the 4 - 17 round and the 1- 21 round mags. The Echelon felt great to shoot. I love the grip. I started at 7 yards and went out to about 15 yards between the 5 magazines. Obviously the farther out I got I had several shots in the '7' circle. I just need to practice more. Overall I am extremely happy with how I did.

I shot the Glock second, and it was crazy (to me) how differently the 2 pistols felt while shooting. It's been a couple of months since I shot the Glock, but I remember really enjoying it at the time. Same distance, 7 - 15 yards. I had 2 - 10 round and 4 - 17 round mags. I started with the 10 round ones, and I had multiple failures with both of them. I am not sure what to call them, but when the ammo fed into the chamber, the slide jammed on it. It happened like 3 times with both magazines. I then switched to the 17 round mags and had no issues at all. I was using the same ammo in all of them, so I dunno.

The recoil was stronger with the Glock compared to the Echelon, which surprised me, and it took me a bit to adjust to it. This definitely caused some wild hits on the target. But once I adjusted I was pretty happy with the end results.

I'm going to say it. I like the Springfield Armory Echelon more than the Glock 17L.

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Modern Striker Fired Pistols

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In the article "Why Is This Ayoob’s Favorite 1911 for Training?" by Massad Ayoob, the author recounts his extensive experience with the Springfield Armory Range Officer 1911 pistol that he has used for over a decade. Ayoob describes the 1911 as highly reliable and effective, likening its operation to that of a Singer sewing machine. He reflects on how the pistol's reliability underlines his principle that good shooting owes more to the shooter’s technique than the firearm's cost. Ayoob has used this 1911 extensively in his roles as a firearms instructor and in various shooting competitions, often surpassing more expensive custom guns. Despite signs of wear from frequent use, the gun has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, leading to top finishes in competitive events such as The Pin Shoot. Ayoob concludes that the Springfield Armory 1911 offers excellent value and build quality, underscoring his satisfaction with this dependable firearm.