Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (7/1/20) – The Springfield Armory® Hellcat® has taken the concealed carry market by storm since its introduction in late 2019. In addition to having all the features users want, the micro 9mm pistol also proved its mettle in a 10,000 round test that same year, with every round fired documented on video. Now, that very same 10K Hellcat pistol has just topped 20K rounds in a follow-up test by Paul Carlson, owner of Safety Solutions... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (06/10/20) – Building on its strength as the highest capacity micro compact 9mm in the world since its launch in 2019, Springfield Armory® is proud to announce an exciting new variant of the Hellcat® in Desert Flat Dark Earth (FDE). It is being offered in both standard and OSP™ versions. The Hellcat was an immediate hit upon its release late last year, offering shooters and CCW enthusiasts a paradigm-shifting combination of high-capacity and compact size... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (06/08/20) – Developed in concert with retired U.S. Army 1st SFOD-Delta combat veteran Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical, Springfield Armory® is proud to present the new Vickers Tactical Master Class 1911, a Lipsey’s® Distributor exclusive offering. Harnessing its decades of 1911 manufacturing experience and the rugged foundation of forged steel major components to deliver a lifetime of service, Springfield Armory brought a lot to the table in developing this new combat-grade pistol. Combine that with... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (05/21/20) – Springfield Armory® is now outfitting select SAINT® models with furniture from B5 Systems, a highly respected producer of military-grade gear and supplier for U.S. military contracts. The B5 Systems furniture is featured on select SAINT and SAINT Victor firearms and is available now, in addition to the original offerings equipped with BCM furniture. In the SAINT Victor line, purpose-built with performance upgrades for professional grade reliability, both the 5.56mm SAINT Victor Pistol and... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (4/28/20) – Want the heaviest hitting round available yet in a SAINT® pistol? Then look no further than the new Springfield Armory® SAINT Victor Pistol in .308. As part of the highly respected SAINT Victor line, this hard-hitting pistol is loaded with premium components. Purpose built for defensive use, the SAINT Victor Pistol in .308 is a serious use firearm, featuring an HPT (High Pressure Tested) and MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspected) bolt to confidently handle... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (03/26/20) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce its newly redesigned website live now at springfield-armory.com. Featuring media-rich content and a streamlined interface, the site provides visitors with an attractive and informative source of information on Springfield Armory products. Customers can browse through Springfield Armory firearms based on their specific needs, and delve deeply into detailed product descriptions and interactive comparative tools. To help you make the most informed decision on your next purchase, the... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, IL. (03/02/20) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the M1A™ Gear Up Promotion for 2020. Customers who purchase any new Springfield Armory® M1A™ rifle between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020, are eligible to receive two 20-round magazines and an M1A™ scope mount for free as part of the Gear Up promotion. This includes all M1A™ models — including Match rifles. The package is valued at $265. For consumers in states with magazine capacity... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (02/07/20) – The Springfield Armory® Hellcat® 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 40,000 members dedicated to serving the law enforcement community by providing credible and proven training and information resources. The Hellcat is now part of a small and exclusive group of firearms deemed deserving of the NTOA’s law enforcement-oriented MTR program. Thoroughly... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (01/22/20) – Springfield Armory® co-founder and CEO Dennis Reese has been awarded NRA Publications’ esteemed Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award for excellence and enduring innovation in the shooting sports industry. As a compelling individual in the firearms industry, Reese has led Springfield Armory® since its humble beginnings more than four decades ago. Throughout his career, he has placed an ever-present emphasis on quality, reliable craftsmanship, and the importance of unmatched customer service. His commitment to the... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (01/21/20) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the class-leading 9mm Hellcat pistol is American Rifleman’s Handgun of the Year for 2020. The prestigious Golden Bullseye title, awarded by NRA Publications, is selected by a team of seven members that include select editors, graphic designers and veteran NRA Publications staff. “To qualify for a Golden Bullseye award,” explains NRA Publications Executive Director Doug Hamlin, “a product must have been: recently introduced and available to consumers... Read more