Springfield Armoury

Springfield Armory

• Type & Location: Springfield Armory, Inc. is a privately held American firearms manufacturer, headquartered in Geneseo, Illinois.

• Founding: It was established in 1974 by the Reese family, reviving the famous “Springfield Armory” name.

• Legacy Name: The company is not connected to the original U.S. government armory in Springfield, Massachusetts (which closed in 1968), but they intentionally adopted the name to honour that legacy.

Product Range & Key Models

• Rifles:

  • M1A: A civilian version of the M14 rifle.

  • SAINT line: Their AR-style rifles / pistols.

  • 1911s: Traditional 1911-style pistols.

• Handguns:

  • XD series: Polymer-frame pistols, made under partnership / licensing with HS Produkt in Croatia.

  • 911: A very compact, micro-pistol design.

  • Hellcat: A highly popular micro-9 mm carry pistol.

Philosophy, Quality & Innovation

• Craftsmanship & Manufacturing: The company emphasises “forging superior firearms” and takes pride in quality manufacturing, performance, and customer service. 

• Global Collaboration: While some of its pistols (like the XD series) are made in Croatia via collaboration with HS Produkt, Springfield maintains production and R&D in the U.S. 

• Recognition: Springfield Armory has been awarded by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) as their 2022 Firearm Manufacturer of the Year and Innovator of the Year.