Press Releases

GENESEO, ILL. (08/03/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce it will host the inaugural GUNFEST at the renowned Sturgis, South Dakota, 2022 Motorcycle Rally August 5th through the 7th. GUNFEST is a three-day shooting event held August 5th, 6th and 7th at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Shooting Complex. Featuring free general admission, attendees will have the opportunity to try out and purchase some of the latest and greatest Springfield Armory firearms. Hours of the event will be from 8:30... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (08/01/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of two-tone stainless steel Hellcat® and Hellcat® OSP™ micro 9mm pistols, exclusive variants developed specifically for sale by distributor Sports South. The Hellcat and Hellcat OSP (which stands for “Optical Sight Pistol”) have proven themselves to be class-leading concealed carry options. The 3″ barreled micro compact pistols feature an impressive capacity of 11+1 with their patented magazine, and 13+1 with the included extended mag. Both offerings ship with... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (07/25/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of new XD® OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol) Slide Kit and Assembly options for the original XD line of full-size pistols. The 4″ 9mm kit and assemblies provide original XD owners OSP capabilities as well as the ability to convert certain XD models to a full-size 4″ 9mm configuration. The slides, featuring included cover plates, are cut to accept XD-M® OSP optics mounting plates available for a wide range... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (07/15/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the XD-M® Elite 4.5” OSP™ 10mm in Magpul® OD Green, an exclusive variant developed specifically for sale by Sportsman’s Warehouse. This highly capable 10mm, offered with an H-232 Magpul® OD Green Cerakote finish on the slide, redefines what you should expect from a modern, striker-fired firearm. Built on a solid foundation, the XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm combines impressive capacity with powerful performance. The 4.5″ match grade... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (07/01/22) – Beginning July 1st, customers who purchase any striker-fired pistol from the Springfield Armory line-up will qualify to receive three additional magazines and a Springfield Armory dual pistol bag with the Crossed Cannon™ logo. This new Gear Up is designed to offer shooters yet another value-added benefit to the company’s popular line of striker-fired pistols, from the original XD through the newest XD-M Elite and Hellcat variants. Customers who purchase any striker-fired pistol product during the promotion qualify. The... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (6/9/22) – Springfield Armory® co-founder and CEO Dennis Reese accepted NRA Publications’ esteemed Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award at the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits held in Houston, Texas. The award is given for excellence and enduring innovation in the shooting sports industry. Mr. Reese has led firearms manufacturer Springfield Armory since its beginning nearly five decades ago. Throughout this time, he has placed an ever-present emphasis on quality, reliable craftsmanship and the importance of unequaled customer service.... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (6/8/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of a pair of exclusive .308 M1A™ rifles in Two-Tone Desert FDE, developed specifically for sale by Nation’s Best Sports (NBS). The semi-auto M1A, descended from the respected M14 rifle, represents a modern take on a classic design inspired by the revered M1 Garand rifle of World War II fame. With its detachable box magazine, excellent sights and rugged reliability, the M1A has been a favorite with shooters... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (6/7/22) – The Armory Life™ is pleased to announce the release of the Summer 2022 issue of The Armory Life print magazine, complementing the daily digital content available on TheArmoryLife.com. Since its launch more than three years ago, The Armory Life website has proven to be an outstanding source 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. And with the launch of the full-color,... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (05/25/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to the popular XD-M® Elite series — the XD-M® Elite 4.5″ OSP™ 10mm. This highly capable 10mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from a modern, striker-fired firearm. The XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm combines impressive capacity with powerful performance. The 4.5″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel maximizes ballistic performance, and the highly ergonomic frame houses a double-column stainless steel magazine that provides... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (05/18/22) – With hundreds of thousands of members and millions of visitors, The Armory Life™ is the preeminent go-to source for daily firearms-focused content, delivering fresh and engaging entertainment and information from some of the 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 issues feature themed content from The Armory Life, and each issue of the magazine digs... Read more