Firearm Forum Question: Springfield Armory Recalls the XDS 3.3, 9mm and 45 ACP Handguns

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I understand Springfield Armory is recalling the XDS 45 acp and the 9mm semi auto pistols, what information can you provide on this?
Thank you Bingo Bob.

UPDATE

This Topic Page Updated as of December 12, 2014

Update ....
I have personally Test Fired the 'Newest' Version of the Springfield XDS, 9mm Subcompact Semi Auto Handgun at my Indoor Gun Range, sponsored by Springfield Firearms. The TEST Results and Target are below.

XDS 3.3 9mm ....

XDS 3.3 45acp ....

Answer:

Blog Administrator -
Your information is correct. This is a Fatal RECALL started in October 2013 and is now in full swing, see the Youtube Video below for full explanation and demonstration. If you own a Springfield Armory XD-S 3.3 Compact. This is for both the 9mm and the 45 ACP Calibers. These are under recall and are dangerous to either shoot to have loaded.

Springfield Armory has a RECAL Website, if you own this handgun, unload it immediately, and go to this website:
http://www.springfieldrecall.com


For further information you can contact Springfield Armory at their call center:
800-680-6866

Youtube Video: Why are the Springfield Armory XDS Handguns Being Recalled ...


I recently had an opportunity to Test Fire the Springfield 9mm XDS Sub Compact Handgun. The Target is shown below. I shot 10-Rounds at 35 Feet.

I cannot honestly recommend this handgun. I thought it performed poorly as related to other firearms in its class. Also, I did not personally like the grip on firearm.

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Firearm Forum Question: Remington Launches Voluntary RECALL of the R51 Pistols

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I understand Remington is recalling yet another firearm, is this true, and which one is it?
Thank you Elmer Fishbane.

Updated

The Remington R51, 9mm Handgun:

Answer:

Blog Administrator -
This is true. On or about July 26, 2014. Remington Firearms issued a voluntary RECALL for all R51 Pistols (handguns).
YES, another Recall by Remington.
If you have one of these and it has not been fixed or replaced by Remington, contact Remington immediately and return it.
See details below ...



Remington issued a statement acknowledging problems with the troubled R51 9mm center fire pistol, and offered consumers an opportunity to trade in their pistols for new production models.The move amounts to a voluntary recall.

Remington's Official Statement and Instructions for Buyers of the R51 Handgun:

Remington R51 Pistol Product Update -

Earlier this year, we launched the innovative R51 subcompact pistol to critical acclaim. During testing, numerous experts found the pistol to function flawlessly. In fact, they found it to have lower felt recoil, lower muzzle rise and better accuracy and concealability than other products in its class.

However, after initial commercial sales, our loyal customers notified us that some R51 pistols had performance issues. We immediately ceased production to re-test the product.  While we determined the pistols were safe, certain units did not meet Remington’s performance criteria.  The performance problems resulted from complications during our transition from prototype to mass production.  These problems have been identified and solutions are being implemented, with an expected production restart in October. Anyone who purchased an R51 may return it and receive a new R51 pistol, along with two additional magazines and a custom Pelican case, by calling Remington at (800) 243-9700.

The new R51 will be of the same exceptional quality as our test pistols, which performed flawlessly.

We appreciate your patience and support.


Youtube Video: Problems and Issues with the Remington R51, 9mm Handgun .... 

Youtube Video: Field Striping the Remington R51, 9mm Handgun .... 

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Firearm Forum Question: The M1 30-06 Garand Rifle

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=> combined two questions into one Topic Post ....

1) Can you do a complete Topic on the M1 30-06 Rifle used in WW2 like you did for the M1 30 Caliber Carbine?

Thank you The Anti P.E.T.A. Blog
2) Can you tell me anything about the 30-06 being used as a Sniper Round in Vietnam?
Thank you FW Callaway

Some photos of the M1 30-06 Garand Rifle used in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam:

The Basic M1 30-06 Garand Rifle with Stripper Clips ....

The M1 30-06 Garand Rifle View ....

Loading the M1 30-06 Garand Rifle with a Stripper Clip ....

Basic Function of M1 30-06 Garand Rifle ....

The M1 30-06 Garand Rifle in WW2 ....

The Basic M1 30-06 Garand Rifle in Korea with Bayonet ....

The M1 30-06 Garand Ammo Belt (holds stripper clips) ....

USMC WWII Training on the M1 30-06 Garand Rifle with Bayonet at Boot Camp ....

U.S. Marine in WW2 with his M1 30-06 Garand Rifle ....

The M1 30-06 Garand Sniper Rifle ....

U. S. Sniper with his M1 30-06 Garand Rifle with Scope ....

The M1 30-06 Garand Rifle with Grenade Launcher Attachment, WW2 ....

The M1 30-06 Military Ball Ammo ....

The M1 30-06 Military Armor Piercing Ammo ....

The M1 30-06 Military Tracer Ammo ....

The M1 30-06 Hunting Ammo ....

The M1 30-06 Big Game Hunting Ammo ....

USMC Guard with his M1 30-06 Garand Semi-Auto Rifle ....

Some WW2 Poster Ads using the M1 30-06 Garand Rifle ....

Answer:

Blog Administrator -
The M1 Garand 30-06 is the Big Brother to the M1 30 Caliber Carbine previously posted as a Topic here on the Firearms Forum site (Ask A Firearms Question) by the Firearms Guy.
The M1 Garand 30-06 is considered the weapon that won WWII (World War 2). It was a semi-automatic rifle based on the original design of the M1 Springfield bolt action rifle used in WW1 and just prior to WW2. The M1 Garand 30-06 was the American response to the German 8mm Mauser Rifle. This rifle was also used in the Korean War and at the beginning of the Vietnam War. Both the Army and Marines carried this rifle into combat.

Military History:
Manufacturers - Springfield Armory, Winchester, Harrington-Richardson, International Harvestor
Rifle Cartridge - 30.06 (7.62x63mm)
Weight = Range, 9.5 to 11.6 Lbs
Overall Length = 43.5 Inches
Barrel Length = 24 Inches
Action = Semi Automatic
Magazine - Internal, Stripper Clip Fed
Feed System = Gas Operated with 8-Round en bloc clip
First Production for Military Use = Early 1940
Total Production = Estimated Manufactured was 6.25 Million Rifles which was halted in the early 1980's
Standard Issue to all Army, Navy, and Marines in WW2 and Korea.
U.S. Conflicts = WW2, Korea, Early Vietnam.
Many other countries used this rifle for combat including the Israelis in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
The M1 Garand and M1 Carbine were both used at the start of the Vietnam War but were quickly replaced with the M14 (308, 7.62x51), and then by the M16 Assault Rifle (223).

The 30-06 is a large caliber high velocity round that can penetrate armored vest (see separate Topic on this Firearms Forum site: Body Armor Bullet Resistant Vest, What Works).

For more information on the M1 Garand 30-06 Military Rifle, see Youtube Videos below:
Firing the M1 Garand 30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle at the Gun Range ...


Complete Disassemly and Reassembly of the M1 Garand 30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle ...


Grenade Launcher for theWWII, M1 Garand 30-06 Rifle ...

Firing the M1 Garand 30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle ...

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