Press Releases

GENESEO, ILL. (05/11/21) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its line of popular Emissary 1911’s—the Emissary 4.25” in 9mm. Bridging the gap between duty and custom handguns, the Emissary delivers a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use as well as convenient carry. The new 4.25″ Emissary in 9mm blends form and function seamlessly in a firearm built for defense and loaded with custom-grade features. It’s constructed with a forged... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (5/2/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce FIRSTLINE, a new program that supports those who serve both our nation and its citizens by offering them generous discounts on a select line of products. “Springfield Armory is extremely proud to be able to offer this program to America’s first responders,” says Phil Rawlings, Vice President of Sales and LE for Springfield Armory. “We recognize the sacrifices these individuals make every day for all of us, and we want to do... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (04/27/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that the Hellcat® Pro has received the highest “gold” ranking in the “Member Tested and Recommended” (MTR) program of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). The NTOA is a non-profit organization with tens of thousands of members dedicated to serving the law enforcement community by providing credible and proven training and information resources. Springfield Armory’s Hellcat Pro combines the performance of a larger handgun with class-leading concealability and capacity. Featuring... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (4/22/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning family of 1911 pistols—the Garrison in 9mm. Featuring forged materials and heirloom-quality construction, the 5”-barreled Garrison 1911 combines a heritage spanning back more than a century with the ever-popular 9mm chambering. Available with classic hot salt blued carbon steel or rust-resistant stainless-steel construction, the Garrison 9mm is a rock-solid 1911 that gives you a host of upgrades along with the strength to provide a lifetime... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (04/05/22) – Springfield Armory is proud to announce its partnership with Alexo Athletica™ in introducing a specially curated collection of readywear for those living an active, prepared lifestyle. Protecting yourself shouldn’t hold you back. In the gym or on the town, Alexo Athletica x Springfield Armory readywear is good to go with concealment-focused joggers, lounge pants and leggings, and a variety of complementary lifestyle pieces. This line of premium readywear was developed to ensure you look great and feel... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (3/24/22) – The Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team, with sponsorship support from Springfield Armory®, earned its first national championship at the Scholastic Action Shooting Program’s College Nationals in Talladega, Alabama. The competition, which took place March 12-13, was the team’s first national competition as a varsity team. This 10-person group includes students ranging from sophomore to senior, and three of the team members are veterans. “The team and I were determined to represent Hillsdale College and Springfield Armory... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (3/15/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce it has received a 2022 Gray’s Best Award from Gray’s Sporting Journal for the Model 2020 Waypoint bolt-action rifle. Every year, the editors of Gray’s Sporting Journal consider hundreds of new products, weighing features like their quality, benefits, cost, performance and more. The best of the best are selected as winners of a Gray’s Best Award, a high honor from such a storied and esteemed publication. For 2022, the Model... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (3/4/22) – Combining the performance of a larger handgun with class-leading concealability to provide an exceptional everyday carry pistol, Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the new Hellcat® Pro 9mm pistol. Designed to deliver the perfect balance, the new Hellcat Pro is a compact pistol chambered in 9mm that offers 15+1 capacity in a smaller footprint than any other gun in its class. The compact 9mm packs in impressive capacity while still maintaining the ergonomic,... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (3/1/22) – The Armory Life™ is pleased to announce the release of the Spring 2022 issue of The Armory Life print magazine, complementing the daily digital content available on TheArmoryLife.com. Since its launch more than two years ago, The Armory Life website has proven to be an outstanding source for firearms-oriented content. The website features dedicated categories ranging from firearms, EDC, survival, skills to hunting, delivering exciting and in-depth daily posts with both video and written content created... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (1/20/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce it has won On Target magazine’s 2021 Editor’s Choice Award for the SA-35™ 9mm pistol. According to On Target magazine, the Editors’ Choice Awards are reserved for the best of the best new products – those which demonstrate outstanding technical achievement and/or represent an extraordinary value for the price. “Springfield Armory’s take on this classic pistol design in its SA-35 pairs old-school craftsmanship with modern-day upgrades and advancements in manufacturing... Read more