Press Releases

GENESEO, ILL. (09/23/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that its new for 2025 SAINT® Victor 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. This collection of newly redesigned SAINT Victors — made up of 5.56mm rifles and... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (09/04/25) – The Armory Life™ is pleased to announce the release of the Fall 2025 issue of The Armory Life print magazine featuring a cover story review of the exciting new 9mm Kuna™ pistol. This quarterly print magazine complements the daily digital content available on TheArmoryLife.com. Since its launch in 2019, The Armory Life website has proven to be an outstanding resource for firearms-oriented content. It delivers exciting and in-depth daily posts created by some of today’s most... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (09/02/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of a collection of newly redesigned SAINT Victors. Made up of 5.56mm rifles and pistols with 11.5”, 14” and 16” barrels as well as 16” and 20” 7.62mm rifle variants, these new SAINT Victors feature enhanced components and professional-grade reliability. The result is a full line of top-tier defensive AR-pattern firearms. A recipient of the top “gold” ranking in the “Member Tested and Recommended” (MTR) program of the... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (08/21/25) – Since its launch more than five years ago, The Armory Life™ has proven to be an outstanding resource 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. In addition to its regular daily content, the website also provides visitors with The Armory Life Presents series of digital magazines. These specially curated editions feature themed content from The Armory Life, and each issue digs deeply into its... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (08/19/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Echelon™ 4.0C Comp 9mm, an integrally compensated variant of the 4”-barreled compact Echelon 4.0C pistol. Engineered for carry like the 4.0C, the new Echelon 4.0C Comp carries on the duty-ready tradition of the full-size Echelon 4.5F, but with the addition of the integral compensator for enhanced control and performance. The integral compensator featured on the 4.0C Comp is discreetly designed with a single port on the... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (08/12/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that world champion shooter, author and military veteran Julie Golob has joined the company as a brand ambassador and professional shooter, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new role. A veteran of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, Golob’s titles include top honors in Bianchi Cup, Steel Challenge, USPSA, IDPA and IPSC competitions, as well as being named U.S. Army Female Athlete of the Year. Over the... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (08/06/25) – Since its launch more than five years ago, The Armory Life™ has proven to be an outstanding resource 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. 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. (07/29/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the 1911 Operator® AOS Threaded in .45 ACP. Available in Cerakote Coyote Brown, OD Green, Tungsten Gray or black, the new suppressor-ready pistols deliver the duty-grade features serious shooters demand. The Operator family of pistols combines the timeless appeal of the proven single-stack 1911 pistol with the modern enhancements today’s shooters demand. These include a Picatinny accessory rail on the dustcover, tritium front sight, ambidextrous safety, base... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (07/08/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the SAINT® Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol, the newest addition to the Victor line of AR-pattern firearms. This 9mm-chambered AR-pattern pistol with an 8.5” barrel adds a new level of capability to the popular SAINT Victor series. The SAINT Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol is designed to deliver a highly capable 9mm with all the performance and capability you have come to expect from the SAINT Victor line. Featuring... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (06/02/25) – The Armory Life™ is pleased to announce the release of the Summer 2025 issue of The Armory Life print magazine featuring a cover story interview with Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret.), renowned military advisor, actor and writer. This quarterly print magazine complements the daily digital content available on TheArmoryLife.com. Since its launch in 2019, The Armory Life website has proven to be an outstanding resource for firearms-oriented content. It delivers exciting and in-depth daily posts created... Read more