Press Releases

GENESEO, ILL. (12/21/23) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Hellion™ 20” rifle California-compliant model, the newest addition to the Hellion line of 5.56mm bullpups. The Hellion 20” Rifle California-compliant model packs industry-leading features into a handy bullpup available for sale in America’s more restrictive locales. This is accomplished through the inclusion of a Strike Industries California-compliant grip, SA Muzzle Brake, non-adjustable stock and a 10-round Magpul® PMAG®. With an innovative bullpup configuration where the action... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (12/6/23) – Since its launch nearly 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 deeply... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (12/05/23) – The Armory Life™ is pleased to announce the release of the Winter 2023 issue of The Armory Life print magazine, featuring a cover story on the Springfield Armory® 17-round Hellcat® Pro 9mm pistol. This quarterly print magazine complements the daily digital content available on TheArmoryLife.com. Since its launch nearly five years ago, 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... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (11/15/23) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of three new color options — Desert FDE, OD Green and Gray — for the popular 16”-barreled Hellion™ 5.56mm bullpup platform. Originally released in early 2022, the Hellion answered the call for superior ballistic performance in a short, modular and fully ambidextrous 5.56mm bullpup platform. Unlike a traditional long gun, the bullpup system locates the action and the magazine behind the trigger and into the buttstock area. By... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (11/10/23) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of its 2023 Fall Clothing Line, offering shooters and outdoor enthusiasts a broad selection of Springfield Armory-branded products. The line includes the men’s Springfield Heavyweight Cotton Flannel Shirt, offering a rugged blend of style and strength. The shirt features a plaid design along with gunmetal Defend Your Legacy hollow snap buttons, a leather Springfield Armory logo patch on the chest and an embroidered logo on the back.The men’s... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (11/8/23) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of a drop-in threaded barrel for the 3.7” Hellcat® Pro 9mm, offering a new range of capability for this popular pistol. The factory threaded barrel for the Hellcat Pro is crafted from high-quality hammer-forged steel for durability and manufactured in the same facility as your handgun to ensure proper fitment and function. The threaded barrel kit for the Hellcat Pro features a 4.4” hammer-forged threaded barrel as well... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (11/6/23) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that the Echelon™ 9mm pistol has won the 2023 NASGW-POMA Caliber Award for “Best New Handgun”, as selected by an independent panel of 18 judges out of a large number of submissions. Each year, the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW™), partnering with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), awards the top optics, accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers deemed to have provided outstanding value and service. These NASGW-POMA Caliber... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (11/3/23) – Springfield Armory® is proud to be a prominent supporter of Hillsdale College through its sponsorship of the Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team. Hillsdale College, located in Hillsdale, Michigan, has built a national reputation through its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. With an emphasis on a traditional, classical core curriculum, the college is ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (11/1/23) – Beginning November 1st, customers who purchase any new Springfield Armory® SAINT® rifle or Hellion™ bullpup will qualify to receive a “Gear Up” package worth up to $500. This package includes a free red dot optic, an extra magazine and single-point sling, and a $200 Alexo Readywear voucher. For the optic, a Vortex® Crossfire® redeems with your purchase of a SAINT Victor, SAINT Edge or Hellion rifle. This optic features a 2 MOA dot that is quick to acquire in close-quarters, while... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (10/31/23) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that its new Echelon™ 9mm pistol has won the esteemed Guns & Ammo 2023 Handgun of the Year Award. “Selecting the winner of this award was a demanding process that required extensive testing by our contributors and staff,” says Eric Poole, editor of Guns & Ammo. “Due to its combination of impressive performance and cutting-edge design, Springfield’s Echelon clearly deserved this year’s Handgun of the Year honors.” The Echelon 9mm set a new... Read more