Press Releases

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

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

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

Leading Companies Partner To Offer Complete Concealed Carry Package GENESEO, IL, January 9, 2017 – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce its participation in the New Year, New Gear Giveaway. The promotion will give one lucky winner over $1,400 of concealed carry gear including gun, holster, and training tools. The New Year, New Gear promotion aims to outfit the winner with everything they need to go from zero to fully-equipped lawfully armed citizen. The promotion not only includes the gun... Read more

Leatham Also Adds Six Overall Championships To Lifetime Total GENESEO, IL, January 5, 2016 – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce an incredibly successful inaugural “Senior” year for Team Springfield Captain Rob Leatham. Leatham marked 2016 with his 55th birthday, launching him into a new phase of his successful professional shooting career. During the past year, he not only competed in ten major events as a Senior, but won the Senior Championship Titles in all. During his inaugural season as... Read more

One Of A Kind “PopperPalooza” Targets Shot By Team Springfield Pro Shooter Rob Leatham GENESEO, IL, December 2, 2016 – Springfield Armory® and Action Target are pleased to announce a new giveaway offering a lucky winner a ready-to-go combination of a brand new SAINT™ AR-15 rifle and five Action Target PT Pepper Popper Targets. Contestants can enter the giveaway by visiting the Action Target Facebook page at www.facebook.com/actiontarget. The Springfield Armory® SAINT™ AR-15 is built for defense and packs features... Read more

The Ultimate Refinement Of The Time-tested AR-15 Design Packs Premium Features Into An Affordable Package GENESEO, IL, November 1, 2016 – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the SAINT™. Built to equip those who wake up every day determined to protect what they have, believe that safety is their responsibility, and are unapologetic and uncompromising about defending their legacy, the SAINT™ is what an AR-15 should be. While equally at home on plinking and competition ranges, the SAINT™ is built... Read more