I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it.
Clint Eastwood
Springfield Armory
Springfield Armory, Inc.
Springfield Armory, Inc., is an American commercial firearms manufacturer and importer based in Geneseo, Illinois. Founded in 1974 by Bob Reese and family, the company produces rifles such as the M1A and imports handguns such as the XD series and Hellcat. The company is unrelated to the like-named former manufacturer of US military firearms in Massachusetts, Springfield Armory.
Formation
Elmer C. Ballance began using the name "Springfield Armory" through his company (LH Manufacturing) dedicated to the first civilian production of the M14 rifle, calling it the M1A. Ballance began in San Antonio, Texas, and soon after moved to Devine, Texas, where the company gained momentum and popularity. In 1974, Ballance sold the company to the Reese family, who had a well-established production shop in Illinois and experience base. The company then expanded its market into other firearms, including the M1911. After further success, the company began to branch into even more types of firearms. The company, now run by Dennis Reese (formerly along with his brother Tom Reese), produces numerous firearms in many styles and models, ranging from the AR-pattern SAINT rifles and pistols, to the M1A family, to a wide range of 1911s, to the compact 911 .380 and 9mm pistols, and also a broad selection of polymer-framed pistols. The latter group includes the micro 9mm Hellcat, released in September 2019, which has proven to be popular in the CCW market. The company has previously (as late as 2017) used a motto, "The First Name in American Firearms", in reference to the original and operationally unrelated Springfield Armory of Springfield, Massachusetts, which was founded in 1777 and closed in 1968. Those two dates are included in a timeline on the company's website, which notes that in 1974 "a passionate family by the name of Reese rescued" the Springfield Armory name.
Products
Rifles
The company's rifle offerings include the M1A and the SAINT line of AR-15 style rifles and short-barreled rifles.
The M1A line includes offerings such as standard, loaded, SOCOM, national match, and tanker models. In 2016, the first SAINT rifle was introduced, with a pistol variant following a year later. Variants at different price-points, marketed as SAINT Victor and SAINT Edge, have also been added.
Previously, the company offered its own versions of the M1 Garand, Beretta BM59, FN FAL, HK 91, and M6 Scout.
Handguns
The company's handgun offerings include M1911 pistols, the 911 pistol, and the polymer-frame XD (eXtreme Duty) pistol series. The M1911 line includes the Range Officer series, the EMP, Mil-Spec, TRP, Ronin, and Emissary versions.
The XD-M variant was added in 2007, and the compact concealed carry XD-S line was added in 2012. Second generation XD offerings, branded as XD Mod.2, were introduced in 2014. The XD-E, a variant with an exposed hammer and a double-action / single-action (DA/SA) trigger system, followed in 2017. In 2018, the XD-S Mod.2, a modernized and upgraded version of the original XD-S, was introduced. In 2019, the company introduced the XD-M Elite line of pistols, which takes the XD-M and adds features such as the META (Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly), extended magazine wells and capacities up to 22 rounds in 9mm, ambidextrous slide locks, and enhanced slide grasping grooves.
In 2018, the company introduced the 911 pistol. The Hellcat micro-compact pistol was introduced in 2019, featuring 11- and 13-round magazines.
In 2021, the company introduced the SA-35 pistol, which is their version of the Browning Hi-Power.
Political involvement
In 2006, the company played a major role in vocally opposing then-Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich's proposed assault weapons ban that threatened to ban firearm manufacturing in Illinois. Co-owner Dennis Reese responded to the proposed legislation by saying "if this passes, we're out of town."
On July 13, 2007, at the 100th anniversary of the National Matches held at Camp Perry in northern Ohio, Reese announced that the company would provide $1 million towards the NRA's "Competitive Shooting & National Championships Endowment" and challenged other firearms manufacturers to donate to the endowment.
In 2017, the company faced controversy during consideration in the Illinois state legislature of a bill (SB-1657) that would restrict firearms transfers within the state. An organization that Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms—both based in Illinois—provided funding to the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA), initially opposed the bill. Following efforts by IFMA's lobbyist, the bill was amended to exempt Illinois-based manufacturers, apparently in exchange for IFMA dropping its opposition to the bill. This action created "tremendous customer backlash" as the deal was made "at the expense of everyday gun owners". This was followed by the IFMA being dissolved and the companies subsequently opposing SB-1657, which was eventually vetoed.
Springfield Armory quickly reacted once the actions of the IFMA were revealed to the company, with the company releasing the following statement from Reese: "I can tell you now, we at Springfield Armory are unequivocally 100 percent against this bill and will continue to work with the NRA and others to ensure that it is defeated. Springfield Armory ... was not aware of the actions taken by trade association, IFMA, until after the fact."
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About Walther
Walther Arms has been a leader in the firearms industry for almost 130 years. Walther has been renowned throughout the world for its innovation since Carl Walther and his son, Fritz, created the first semiautomatic pistol in 1908. Today, the innovative spirit of its founders lives on as Walther celebrates 125 years as one of the world’s leading premium manufacturers of sporting, defense, and law enforcement firearms. For more information, visit Carl Walther and in the United States Walther Arms, Inc.
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Why We Exist
OVER THE LAST 73 YEARS, WE HAVE LEARNED EXACTLY WHAT PERFORMANCE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP LOOK LIKE TOGETHER.
The world around us is slowly transforming and becoming more and more automated. Machines are taking the place of what human hands have been doing for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. At Weatherby, we take pride in just how much our craftsmen touch and refine each product by hand. While we use some of the most accurate and precise equipment available, the craftsmanship and finish work is left to our dedicated and reliable gunsmiths and talented staff. In some ways, the production of our Mark V® rifles has changed; we use manufacturing equipment such as CNC machines, laser engravers, and acoustic ballistics programs to consistently produce quality products. However, every single step is overseen by a professional looking for even the most minute flaw or imperfection that millions of lines of computer code would overlook or deem acceptable.
Over the last 73 years, we have learned exactly what performance and craftsmanship look like together. It’s not a new concept; the fit and finish are just as important as the performance and function, but it does seem to have been forgotten to make way for lower prices and higher margins. We think a firearm should feel even better after decades of use, not be a disposable tool that is easily replaced in just a season or two.
Then there’s the one thing that no machine can measure: the human experience. How can you write a program or ask a machine to judge how you feel when you own a Weatherby®? The answer is, you can’t. Our employees understand what it feels like to carry a Weatherby® in the field because they build what they use. Once you use a Weatherby® for the first time, you understand just what makes it special. This importance of experiencing our products is why so much extra effort is put into making sure that every single firearm that leaves our doors will give you that same feeling. It’s how it balances in your hands, how it fits when you raise it to your shoulder, and how the trigger breaks so cleanly. There is no exact measurement or algorithm to making a Weatherby, it’s just something that you have to feel.
Wishing you safe shooting,
Adam Weatherby
President & CEO
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About Us
Our company’s founders didn't mess around, and their spirit of American, get-it-done ingenuity has always been Savage Arms’ driving force. All of our category-changing innovations have come from just such a place of principle. We're constantly looking ahead, finding new ways to leverage technology to push performance ever higher.
But we’re not just a bunch of lab geeks, either. We’re shooters. Hunters. Competitors. We know what makes or breaks a firearm’s performance out there in the real world. And throughout the years, we’ve spent time listening to the best competitive shooters, sharing campfires with hunters and guides, and comparing notes with gun writers. That collaboration, that hands-on experience, has fueled the development of features and processes unlike any ever seen in gun manufacturing.
The results could not be clearer: Modern firearms stripped of pretense and gimmickry, leaving only muscular, no-nonsense engines of performance. Just like the people who use them. They’re purpose-built firearms that come out of the box bristling with special features you won’t find from other manufacturers.
That’s why holding a Savage in your hands is knowing what winning feels like. Whether you use them for recreational or competitive shooting, self-defense or hunting, every inch of our products is designed to give you an edge. What began with Arthur Savage back in 1894, continues stronger than ever today.
Timeline Overview
• 1891 - Arthur William Savage receives a patent for a repeating rifle with single magazine lever action.
• 1893 – Savage receives patent for the hammerless design, striker fires mechanism, stock through bolt for rigid integration of receiver and stock.
• 1894 – Savage Repeating Arms Co. is formed in Utica, New York.
• 1895 – Savage begins selling ammunition, which continues until September 1897.
• 1897 – New corporation of Savage Arms is formed with eight key stockholders.
• 1899 – The Model 1899 lever action is launched.
• 1915 – Driggs Seabury-Ordinance buys Savage Arms. Savage manufactures heavy war materials for World War I.
• 1920 – Model 1899 name shortened to the well-known Model 99. Savage purchases Stevens Arms Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts.
• 1923 – Horn builds distribution through unique channels like barbershops, gas stations, and grocery stores.
• 1930 – Savage buys A.H. Fox Gun Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Davis-Warner Arms, and Cresent Arms Co. of Norwich, Connecticut.
• 1938 – Savage accepts a contract with Auto Ordinance to manufacture the 45 caliber Thompson Sub Machine Gun.
• 1940 – Savage receives contracts from the U.S. Government to produce 30- and 50-caliber Browning machine guns.
• 1941 – Savage receives contract for British Lee Enfield rifles, produced at Stevens; produced 1.2 million rifles in record time.
• 1945 – Model 24 over-under is introduced in .410/22 LR configurations.
• 1946 - Post World War II, Savage closes Utica. New York plant and moves all operations to Stevens manufacturing facility.
• 1957 – Model 110 is introduced into the Savage bolt-action lineup.
• 1960 – Savage moves all production to the current location of Westfield, Massachusetts.
• 1965 – Model 110 gets refresh from Robert Greenleaf.
• 1994 – Lakefield production acquired for rimfire production.
• 1995 – Savage returns to private ownership, led by Ronald Coburn.
• 1998 – Last Model 99 is produced in Westfield, Massachusetts.
• 2002 – Savage introduces the AccuTrigger.
• 2009 – AccuTrigger chassis system introduced.
• 2010 – AXIS bolt-action rifle introduced.
• 2012 – Savage introduces the Rascal youth model 22LR.
• 2015 – The A17 is introduced, becoming the first semi-auto to safely cycle the 17 HMR using the delayed blowback system.
• 2017 – Savage unveils its first line of MSR’s, Modern Savage Rifles.
• 2018 – Savage introduces AccuFit, a customizable stock to fit all shooters.
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HISTORY OF SMITH & WESSON
Horace Smith and Daniel Baird Wesson formed a partnership in 1852 to manufacture a firearm that could fire a fully self-contained cartridge. From the beginning, Smith & Wesson® firearms were noted for their innovative design, high-quality production, and reliability. The accomplishments of Smith & Wesson are numerous and its contributions to the history of firearms are vast. Smith & Wesson was an industry leader in 1852 when it was first founded and continues to lead the world today with innovations into the 21st century.
Over 165 Years of Excellence.
1852
A Partnership is Forged
Horace Smith & D. B. Wesson form a partnership to manufacture a firearm that can fire a fully self-contained cartridge.
1854
The Volcanic Pistol
The first American firearm capable of firing a fully self-contained cartridge was manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1852. This repeating pistol fired as quickly as the shooter could operate the lever and it was dubbed “The Volcanic,” since the rapid-fire sequence appeared to have the force of an erupting volcano.
1857
Model 1 Revolver
Originally called the Seven Shooter, the Model 1 was introduced in 1857. This .22 rimfire revolver was the first practical cartridge revolver and its introduction heralded the end of percussion firearms.
1870
Model 3 American Revolver
Introduced in the summer of 1870, the Model 3 American was the first large caliber, centerfire, cartridge revolver manufactured in the United States.
1880
.38 Double Action Revolver
By 1880, the demand for self-cocking revolvers was so great that Smith & Wesson introduced a complete series in three different caliber sizes.
1887
.38 Safety Hammerless Revolver
In the early 1880s, D.B. Wesson and his son, Joseph, began developing a revolver that didn’t have an external hammer. The Safety Hammerless, which debuted in 1887, was the world’s first double-action concealed hammer revolver
1899
.38 Military & Police Revolver
In 1899, Smith & Wesson introduced what would become its most successful revolver, the .38 Military & Police. Everything about this firearm was innovative, from its solid frame and its hand ejector system to the cartridges it fired. The .38 Military & Police, now known as the Model 10 revolver, has been in continuous production since 1899, and over six million units have been produced.
1913
35 Automatic Pistol
After years of development and testing, Smith & Wesson produced its first automatic pistol on May 3, 1913. The .35 Automatic featured two safety devices and was available in blue or nickel for $16.50. The odd caliber and production stoppages due to the more important wartime production of World War 1 kept sales of the .35 Automatic relatively low. A total of 8,350 units were manufactured until 1922.
1935.
357 Magnum® Revolver
Initially conceived of as a custom-built, heavy load, deluxe handgun in 1934, the .357 Magnum revolver quickly caught the interest of law enforcement agencies. Handgun cartridges of the day could not penetrate bulletproof glass and armor-plated vehicles, but the .357 Magnum cartridge could. Many of these revolvers were purchased by numerous law enforcement agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
1942
Victory Model M&P® Revolver
During World War II, the British Commonwealth approached Smith & Wesson for revolvers. The guns, which were basically an updated version of the .38 Military & Police revolver, were eventually given a V prefix on their serial number and called Victory Models. By the war’s end, Smith & Wesson had made over 800,000 revolvers for Allied troops.1950Model 36, Chiefs Special® RevolverThis small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothes and off-duty police officers, made its public debut at a police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson salesforce asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chiefs Special.
1955
Model 39 Pistol
In 1955, the first American-made double action auto-loading pistol, the Model 39, was introduced. In 1968, the Illinois State Police adopted it and the Model 39 became the first 9mm Double Action auto-loading pistol ever used by any state law enforcement agency in the United States. Model 29, .44 Magnum® RevolverAt the urging of hand-gunner Elmer Keith, Smith & Wesson developed the .44 Magnum. Completed in 1955, the .44 Magnum revolver was originally available in two barrel lengths, 4 inches, and 6 ½ inches. The model sold well and in a few years, a third barrel length of 8 3/8 inches was added. Demand for the firearm decreased in the 1960s but skyrocketed in the 1970s after the release of the film, Dirty Harry, starring Clint Eastwood. In 2005, Field & Stream rated the Model 29 revolver as the 5th best gun ever made, the only handgun to make their top ten.
1957
Model 41 Pistol
Prior to World War II, most competitive shooters shot revolvers. After the war, the trend to use autoloaders became more popular. Smith & Wesson began the development of a high-grade .22 caliber rimfire target pistol in the late 1940s. The pistols were heavily tested, adjusted, and modified for almost ten years. Finally, in 1957, the Model 41 pistol was made available to the public.
1961
Model 52 Pistol
In 1960, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Training Unit asked Smith & Wesson to build a pistol similar to the Model 39 pistol that could fire the newly developed .38 AMU cartridge. The Model 52 pistol was the most accurate target pistol of its day and featured an innovative ball-bushing barrel.
1965
Model 60, Stainless Steel Chiefs Special® Revolver
The Model 60 revolver was the first stainless steel handgun manufactured by Smith & Wesson. Originally available in a highly polished finish, the finish was changed to a satin polish after law enforcement agencies objected to the bright finish.
1979
Model 439 Pistol
Smith & Wesson debuts the first of the Second Generation pistols, updated and stainless steel versions of the semi-automatic pistol line. The Model 439 pistol is an updated version of the Model 39 pistol featuring an alloy frame. It is a Second Generation semi-automatic pistol, denoted by the three-digit model number. First generation models have a two-digit model number, Second generation models have three digits, and Third generation models have four digits.
1987
Third Generation Semi-Automatics
With 42 models in 121 variations, Smith & Wesson’s Third Generation Semi-Automatics were the broadest handgun line in the world.1990Model 4006 PistolThe Model 4006 is a 3rd Generation pistol first introduced in January 1990 alongside the new.40 S&W cartridge. The .40 S&W cartridge was developed jointly with Winchester in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who had requested a 10mm cartridge loaded to less-than-full-power. The result was the shorter .40 S&W that allowed for a more comfortable grip when used in a double-stack magazine. Early detractors doubted the viability of the cartridge, but today it is one of the most successful law enforcement cartridges.2003Model S&W500™An entirely new frame size was developed to fire the new.500 S&W Magnum cartridge. The Model S&W500 revolver is the biggest, heaviest, most powerful factory production, double-action revolver in the world.
2005
M&P® Pistol
Smith & Wesson debuts the M&P Pistol Series, a new line of polymer-frame pistols. Championed by law enforcement officials, the new line is adopted by over 100 departments in its first year.2006M&P®15 RifleThe M&P15 rifle, a modern sporting rifle, was introduced. It is first in the highly successful M&P® Rifle Series.2011M&P®15 -22 RifleIntroduced in 2009, the M&P15-22 rifle offers the fit and feel of the popular M&P15 rifle, while chambered in the more economical .22LR ammunition. In 2010, ground-breaking rifle received the “Rifle of the Year” award from the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.2012M&P Shield® PistolsThis slim, concealable, lightweight, striker-fired pistol is released. Within three years, one million of these pistols were manufactured.2015SW22 Victory® PistolThe SW22 Victory, a modular design, metal-framed pistol with fiber optic front and rear sights. This highly customizable and incredibly accurate blowback .22 pistol will keep you on target round after round, and provide years of unmatched performance.
2017
M&P® M2.0™ Pistol
Building on the proven reliability and success of the M&P pistol series, the M&P M2.0 pistol is the culmination of a decade of research and design. Designed for professional, personal, and sporting use, the M&P M2.0 pistol features upgrades to nearly every aspect including trigger, grip, frame, and finish.
2018
Built for personal protection and everyday carry, the M&P380 Shield™ EZ™ is designed to be easy to use for both first-time shooters and experienced handgunners. Developed to be easy-to-load, easy-to-rack, easy-to-shoot, easy-to-pack, and easy-to-clean.
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Bushmaster Firearms International
ABOUT US
Bushmaster™ is a Nevada Corporation focusing on Quality, American Made manufacturing. PROVEN™ through hard use in competition, and in the woods and prairies of America, Bushmaster™ has PROVEN™ itself. Driven by the spirit of innovation that began more than 48 years ago, using improved engineering, manufacturing techniques, and advanced materials, Bushmaster™ continues to enhance our products. Our Consistency, Accuracy, and Quality Driven American Made weapons are critical in our overall success.
From our workhorse of reliability, the XM15-E2S™, to the rapid adaptability of the ACR®, to the ultimate long-range tool, the BA50™, no other manufacturer offers more cutting-edge firearms innovation for America’s competitors, Military, Law Enforcement, Hunters, and Recreational shooters than Bushmaster™. Bushmaster™ proudly defends freedom, as we are Proven™ in the most severe conditions.
It will always be our mission to push the limits of performance so that you can push yours.
Bushmaster™. PROVEN™.
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