Press Releases

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

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