Into the production of pistols since 1974, Springfield Armory started by manufacturing the classic 1911-A1s. Today, the premier manufacturer of superior handguns has brought on board several improvements for its classics and at the same time innovated and launched items such as the XD, XD(M), XD-S, and the XD Mod.2 for protection as well as competitive shooting. The range is divided into renditions like 1911-A1 EMP, 1911-A1 MIL-SPEC, 1911-A1 Operator Light Rail, 1911-A1 Range Officer, 1911-A1 Range Officer Elite, 1911-A1 Service Model Loaded, 1911-A1 Tactical Response Loaded, XD, XD Mod.2, XD(M), XD(M) Compact, XD(S) and XD-E pistols.