Press Releases

Customers Receive $180 Of Free Gear: Four Free Magazines, Holster, And Double Magazine Pouch With Each New Pistol Purchase GENESEO, ILL. (2/13/17) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the Gear Up Magazine Madness Promotion. Buyers who purchase a new Springfield Armory® pistol between February 1, 2017, and June 30, 2017, are eligible to receive $180 worth of magazines and free gear from the company. The Gear Up Magazine Madness Promotion offers consumers four additional free magazines for their new... Read more

All New SAINT™ Earns 2017 American Rifleman Tactical Gun of the Year Honors GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is pleased to receive the 2017 American Rifleman Tactical Gun of the Year Golden Bullseye Award for the company’s newest rifle, the SAINT™. Designed and built for those who unapologetically assume the responsibility to protect themselves and those they love, the SAINT™ redefines what an AR-15 rifle should be. “We’ve worked very hard to create an AR-15 rifle that stands out in... Read more

EMP® Wins Coveted 2017 American Rifleman Women’s Innovation Product of the Year GENESEO, ILL. (2/8/17) – Springfield Armory® is honored to receive the 2017 American Rifleman Women’s Innovation Product of the Year Golden Bullseye Award for the 1911 EMP® Four-inch Lightweight Champion™ pistol. Introduced in 2016, the EMP® Four-inch Lightweight Champion™ is a natural extension to what many customers consider the most elegant and shootable carry pistol ever, the Springfield Armory® EMP®. With a new short-action design and 17 patented... Read more

1911 EMP® Four-inch Lightweight Champion™ and SAINT™ Join Five Previous Springfield Armory® Products As Golden Bullseye Winners GENESEO, ILL. (2/7/17) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that two new guns have received the prestigious NRA American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Awards. The Springfield Armory® 1911 EMP® Four-inch Lightweight Champion™ and SAINT™ AR-15 rifle will receive the Women’s Innovation Product of the Year and Tactical Product of the Year respectively. The two guns are the latest in the Springfield Armory® lineup... Read more

All Black Finish Offers Discreet Concealed Carry Option to EMP® Lineup GENESEO, ILL. (01/19/17) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce a new member of the EMP® Enhanced Micro Pistol family. Originally introduced in 2007, the first EMP® pistol sported a two-tone finish – a matte black frame topped by a brushed stainless slide. Now, the EMP® is available with a more discrete all black finish. Like the original, the new EMP® All Black features a forged aluminum frame treated... Read more

Operator®, Tactical Gray Configuration Adds New Color And Adjustable Combat Sights GENESEO, ILL. (01/19/17) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the new 1911 TRP™ Operator®, Tactical Gray. In addition to adding a new color finish to the TRP™ line, this new TRP™ offers customers new functional options including an accessory rail and adjustable combat sights. Originally developed as a consumer-friendly option for the FBI contract Professional Model 1911, the TRP™ family provides high-end custom shop features in a production... Read more

New Pistol Adds Carry-friendly .45 ACP Choice To XD® Mod.2® Family GENESEO, ILL. (01/18/17) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the new XD® Mod.2® Service Model, chambered in .45 ACP. Now, buyers don’t have to choose between large caliber and large capacity – this new handgun offers both in a surprisingly compact package. While the new XD® Mod.2® Tactical Model is optimized for competitive and defensive situations where concealment isn’t the primary concern, the new four-inch barrel XD® Mod.2®... Read more

New Pistol Packs Double The Capacity Of Standard 1911 Pistols GENESEO, ILL. (01/18/17) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the XD® Mod.2® Tactical Model. The new pistol offers a large caliber option without sacrificing capacity. The XD® Mod.2® Tactical packs 13+1 rounds of .45 ACP into a surprisingly compact form factor. Perfect for competitive, professional, or civilian home defense use, the XD® Mod.2® Tactical is versatile, thanks to its slim double-stack profile. Advanced Mod.2® ergonomics make the new pistol... Read more

New Four-inch Barrel EMP® Improves Concealment With Contoured Frame GENESEO, ILL. (01/17/17) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the latest member of the world’s most elegant concealed carry pistol family. Designed for those who emphasize discreet concealed carry, the new EMP® Lightweight Champion™ with Concealed Carry Contour includes a frame shaped for optimal comfort and concealment. The all new EMP® 4” Lightweight Champion™ with Concealed Carry Contour model extends the EMP® lineup by combining a longer barrel with a... Read more

New Pistols Represent EMP®, XD® Mod.2® and 1911 TRP™ Product Lines GENESEO, ILL. (01/16/17) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce an array of new firearms for the free and independent at the 2017 SHOT Show. The new guns, anchored by Springfield Armory®’s new SAINT™ AR-15 rifle, represent the company’s commitment to enabling law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their loved ones. While the new guns are equally at home on the recreational and competitive ranges, they’re all designed for... Read more