George Washington ordered the creation of Springfield Armory in 1777 to store revolutionary ammunition and gun carriages. 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 firearms concepts. In 1968, citing budgetary concerns, the U.S. Government closed the Armory. The walls of the Springfield Armory would house historians, paying homage to the past rather than those with an eye to the future...until 1974, when a passionate family by the name of Reese would rescue 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 - the M1 Garand, the 1911, the M14. And fueled by the same obsession for improved manufacturing techniques and cutting edge design that inspired the likes of John C. Garand, they've continued to develop products that are loyal to Springfield's heritage while ensuring the Armory's place in the progression of American firearms.

The Springfield Armory M1A is the world standard, based on the legendary M-14. Accurate, reliable and durable. It's a dominant force at home and abroad, whether fired in competitive shooting or in active duty by elite military and police units. From close-quarters battle rifles like the new SOCOM to the long range tack drivers like the M25 White Feather, no other rifle boasts the versatility of the M1A.....

Any Mission, Any Condition, Any Foe at Any Range
When the FBI decided they wanted 1911s as their sidearm of choice, they chose Springfield Armory. Of the many famous manufacturers and custom shops vying for the coveted FBI pistol contract, only the Springfield 1911 was able to meet and exceed the rigorous testing and production requirements set by the Bureau. Outstanding performance in the accuracy test, 20,000 round reliability "torture test" and the drop, throw and saltwater immersion and corrosion tests, made Springfield the FBI's hands-down winner. From high-profile government testing, to target practice at your hometown gun range, Springfield hits the mark every time.
The XD is designed to work with your body not against it. Pick it Up, Point It, Raise an XD naturally to eye level and your will be looking rightdown the sights. Try this with other popular polymer pistols and you may be looking at the top of the slide instead. That's because many point to high. To align the sights of those other pistols and shoot on target, you will need to consciously bend your wrist forward to compensate for the unnatural grip angle.
The natural pointability of the XD. Combined with the size and shape of its polymer grip makes it feel more like a natural extension of your body than an object in your hand. That's why most people find they shoot better with an XD. It's that simple.