Independent evaluation. Established testing procedures. Documented results.
ESTABLISHED STANDARDS. MEASURABLE RESULTS
Springfield Armory® firearms are engineered with a commitment to performance, reliability and durability. Select models undergo independent evaluation by TNO, an established Dutch research organization specializing in defense technology and weapons testing. Conducted in accordance with NATO testing procedures, these evaluations provide documented, third-party verification against defined performance criteria.
INDEPENDENT TESTING
Independent testing provides an additional level of evaluation beyond a manufacturer’s own development and quality assurance processes. By subjecting select firearms to established military testing procedures, Springfield Armory gains third-party verification of performance under defined conditions.
TESTED MODELS
The following firearms have successfully completed independent TNO evaluations conducted in accordance with applicable NATO testing procedures.
Independent TNO Testing Evaluation for the XD-M® Elite 4.5 chambered in 9mm and .40SW.