Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory, Inc. is a prominent American firearms manufacturer based in Geneseo, Illinois, known for producing rifles, pistols, and shotguns for civilian, law enforcement, and military markets. The modern company, established in 1974, draws its name and inspiration from the historic U.S. Springfield Armory (1794–1968), a government arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield Armory, Inc. specializes in M1A rifles (a semi-automatic version of the M14), 1911-style pistols, and modern tactical firearms like the AR-15-based SAINT series.