(Photo by Michael Anschuetz)
“Does Springfield Armory manufacture its XD pistols?” That question has been asked a lot. Scroll down the internet’s search results to find the answer: “HS Produkt, Karlovac, Croatia.” I’ve traveled extensively to tour many factories of the firearm industry, but Springfield Armory and HS Produkt didn’t allow visitors until June 2021. I was part of a small media delegation, along with several employees, including Rob Leatham, invited by Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese and HS Produkt CEO Ċ½eljko Pavlin to learn Croatia’s history, see inside the factory, and...