Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (09/20/19) – “Quality requires discipline,” says Dennis Reese, CEO of Springfield Armory in a newly released video that provides viewers with a behind the scenes look at the storied company.  This single sentence also succinctly captures the driving philosophy of the company over all these years. “Ever since we began Springfield Armory under the guidance of my father nearly 50 years ago, quality was always number one. And it’s never left us,” Reese continued. Tight... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (07/12/19) – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce new M-LOK compatible SAINT rifles chambered in 5.56mm NATO. These SAINT rifles now feature slim M-LOK compatible handguards from Bravo Company, with an internal aluminum heat shield. The SAINT rifles now come in two configurations – one model features a pinned, picatinny railed gas block and includes an SA low-profile flip-up front sight, and the other has an A2-style front sight and pinned gas block. Each M-LOK... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (06/28/19) – Robert R. Reese, 87, of Geneseo, Illinois, iconic founder of Springfield Armory, passed peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. Robert Rost Reese was born June 27, 1931, in Moline, Illinois, to Thomas William and Ruby Rose (Rost) Reese. Bob married Carol Schillinger on June 25, 1952, in Geneseo, Illinois, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army National Guard at Camp Cooke in Santa Barbara... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (05/23/19) – Springfield Armory is proud to announce their partnership with Hillsdale College in support and sponsorship of its pistol and rifle 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... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (05/22/19) – Springfield Armory is proud to announce the XD-M Optical Sight Pistol (OSP) in 10mm. Power is a matter of perspective and the all new XD-M OSP in 10mm delivers both in our most potent and versatile platform. Optics ready out of the box, the XD-M OSP in 10mm ships with three adapter plates to accept today’s most popular red dot optics. This optics-ready pistol features a threaded barrel and factory milled slide, allowing... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GENESEO, ILL. (05/15/19) – For a limited time, as part of the Defenders Series, Springfield Armory offers the best deal ever on our legendary 1911 Mil-Spec, with an MSRP of $549.00. The Defenders Series Sales Event is designed to encourage new shooters to invest in their first firearm, and introduce value-driven customers to the Springfield Armory brand. Different firearms will be available for limited periods at incredibly low prices. Individuals who purchase the Defenders Series Mil-Spec will... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory announces the launch of its first-ever content-driven lifestyle website, The Armory Life. The site provides firearms-focused video content, industry insight, and articles with expert commentary on a wide range of topics from home defense, concealed carry, survival, training tips, situational awareness, and preparation. The platform is a one stop shop for both entertainment and education, for those who live “The Armory Life.” With a focus on delivering fresh and engaging content, Springfield Armory set out... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (04/24/19) – Springfield Armory® proudly introduces a heavy-hitting addition to the new SAINT® Victor family, the SAINT® Victor .308. The SAINT Victor series of rifles and pistols from Springfield Armory are designed as purpose-built defensive firearms, and manufactured to professional standards for unrivaled performance. Never before has Springfield Armory offered the popular SAINT® family of rifles in an AR-10 platform, until now. For those who prefer the .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO cartridge, the SAINT Victor .308 is the ultimate... Read more

JOB POSTING Title: Product Manager Status: Full-Time Description Summary: Springfield Armory is currently seeking an experienced Product Manager. This position will be responsible for managing product development; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction. · Determine customers’ needs and desires by specifying and conducting research needed to obtain market information. Assess product market data obtained and compiled from multiple sources. · Assess present and future product lines by reviewing product... Read more

GENESEO, ILL. (01/22/19) – When you choose to carry concealed, you need a pistol that’s going to seamlessly blend into your daily routine without unnecessary size, weight or inconvenience. Our newest pistol for 2019, the 911 9mm brings you all of the ease and intuitive features that your EDC should have. Unobtrusive, accurate and reliable, and now available in 9mm as a discreet carry and formidable defensive tool. The 911 platform provides superior handling characteristics that are unique among small... Read more