Press Releases

GENESEO, ILL. (10/28/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) has officially adopted the Echelon™ 4.0FC 9mm pistol as the issued pistol for its uniformed officers. The Policía Nacional is the national civilian police force of Spain, and its responsibilities include policing of urban areas and large cities, counter-terrorism operations, immigration enforcement, and more. Developed in partnership between Springfield Armory and HS Produkt, the fully ambidextrous, duty-grade Echelon set a new standard for modern,... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (10/20/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Central Operating Group®, the serialized foundation of the modular Echelon® platform. Available as a standalone component, the COG gives you the freedom to build an Echelon around the exact configuration you need. Using compatible OEM and aftermarket components, simply select your grip module, slide assembly, barrel, sights, magazines and accessories to create a complete pistol built around the proven operating core of the Echelon. OEM grip... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (10/13/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the new  Echelon® Pro Comp line of 9mm pistols. Available in 4.0C compact, 4.0FC hybrid and 4.5F full size variants, these Echelon Pro pistols add a distinctive set of enhanced features to the  modularity and adaptability that define the Echelon series.  The Echelon Pro Comp builds on the proven foundation of the fully ambidextrous Echelon  platform with a performance-focused collection of features. Built around the same robust ... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (10/06/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the 4” Polished Blued SA-35™, the newest addition to the popular SA-35 family of pistols. The 9mm pistol, which combines a compact 4”-barreled slide assembly with an eye-catching polished finish, offers users a highly refined and attractive EDC pistol. Based on one of the most prolific and popular pistols in small arms history, the Springfield Armory SA-35 gives today’s shooters a modern take on a revered classic.... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (09/17/26) – The Armory Life®™ is pleased to announce the release of the Fall 2026 issue of The Armory Life® print magazine with a cover featuring both the Echelon® Alpha 4.0C 9mm pistol as well as our most recent “Cantius Award” recipient, Dr. Will Dabbs.  This issue’s cover gun, the Echelon® Alpha 4.0C, is the newest addition to Springfield’s popular line of duty-grade 9mm pistols. With an MSRP of $599, the Alpha offers an even more accessible entry... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (09/09/26) – Since its launch over seven years ago, The Armory Life®™ has proven to be an outstanding resource for firearms-oriented content. It delivers exciting and in-depth daily posts created by some of today’s most respected experts in the firearms community. In addition to its regular daily content, the website also provides visitors with The Armory Life® Presents series of digital magazines. These specially curated digital editions feature themed content from The Armory Life®, and each issue digs deeply... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (09/01/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the addition of three new Model 2020 Waypoint® rifles, featuring an SG-100 Cerakote® finish on their stocks. Precision manufactured in the United States, these rifles are built to deliver the accuracy and performance expected from a custom-grade rifle. Available in both short- and long-action variants in .308 Win., 7mm PRC or .300 Win. Mag., these three Model 2020 Waypoint® variants take on a distinctive configuration with an SG-100 Cerakote® finish... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (08/25/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the new Kuna® Tri-Lug 9mm pistol. Combining roller-delayed performance with a classic and proven suppressor-mounting interface, the Kuna® Tri-Lug is both ruggedly simply and easily adaptable. The Kuna® is a PDW built to deliver exceptional performance in a portable package. Its monolithic aluminum upper provides a durable frame, housing a roller-delayed operating system that dramatically reduces felt recoil. Fully ambidextrous, this feature-rich platform comes with two 30-round... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (08/18/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the 1911 DS® Prodigy® 3.5” AOS 9mm pistol, which pairs a forged 3.5” black diamond-like carbon (DLC)-coated stainless steel bull barrel with a full-length grip module. The result is a pistol that offers compact handling combined with an impressive 18+1 capacity. The popular Prodigy® series of pistols takes the proven 1911 platform and enhances it with a double-stack design and performance-driven feature set. In addition, the pistols... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (05/29/26) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that its brand ambassador and professional shooter, Julie Golob, delivered record-setting performances at the 2026 Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Bianchi Cup National Championships in Hallsville, Missouri. Using the Echelon® 4.0FC 9mm over the Memorial Day weekend competition, she earned top women’s honors in multiple divisions and historic placements. A veteran of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, Golob has — over the course of her storied career — earned titles... Read more