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Springfield Armory company history timeline

1978

The National Park Service reopened the building in 1978 to establish a museum, whose exhibits share tales of the past with all willing to listen.

2001

The XD Series, released in 2001, is the epitome of what an ergonomic CCW can be.

2001: XDAs Springfield Armory entered a new millennium, the introduction of the XD® pistol changed the world of handguns forever.

2007

2007: XD-MIn 2007, Springfield Armory raised shooters’ expectations of what a polymer pistol should be with the introduction of the XD-M® series of pistols.

2016

Shortly following the launch of the SAINT in 2016, Springfield Armory wasted no time releasing a premium line called the SAINT Edge.

The XD-M carried on the Springfield Armory tradition of setting the bar ever higher.2016: SaintAn entirely new platform for Springfield Armory, the SAINT™ AR-15 is a premium, features-packed rifle that elevates operation from muzzle to buttstock.

2017

The expansion of the SAINT AR-15 line has included the SAINT Edge, and the SAINT Pistol.2017: XD-EWith the announcement of the XD-E, Springfield Armory entered the market of DA/SA hammer-fired polymers.

2017: XD-EWith the announcement of the XD-E, Springfield Armory entered the market of DA/SA hammer-fired polymers.

2018

2018: XD-S Mod.2Springfield Armory’s best-selling pistol, the XD-S, begins a new generation of improved ergonomics with the introduction of the XD-S Mod.2.

2018: SAINT VictorThe SAINT Victor series was introduced in late 2018 as a purpose built platform at an affordable price.

2019

2019: HellcatFeaturing a patented magazine with best in class capacity of 11+1 and 13+1 with included extended magazine, the Hellcat is designed specifically for every day carry with Adaptive Grip Texture™ and high visibility sights.

2022

2022: HellionAnswering the call for superior ballistic performance in a short, adaptable platform Springfield Armory is proud to announce the Hellion.

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1974
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