Maker of Springfield pistols is Geneseo, Illinois based Springfield Armory Inc., a manufacturer of firearms founded in 1974.  The four-time recipient of the Gun of the Year Award, an award given by the National Rifle Association, Springfield Armory Inc. is one of the largest firearms marketers of imported firearms in the United States.  Though there is no actual connection, the company was named after the US Government's Federal Armory (founded by President George Washington), named Springfield Armory.  Company founder Elmer C. Balance registered the trademark of "Springfield Armory" after the closing of the Federal Armory in 1968.  He used the name for his new company dedicated to the production of the M1A rifle, the civilian version of the M14.

Most notable of the Springfield pistols lineup is the M1911, a Brazilian component based pistol with several variants.  The company has imported and marketed several other handguns, labeled as Springfield pistols including the Croatian built HS2000.  Springfield also builds and modifies custom Springfield pistols including the M1911 variant, the Tactical Response Pistol Professional Model (formerly known as the Bureau Model), one of two guns to have passed the trials set forth by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a new pistol for its Hostage Rescue Team and S.W.A.T. teams. 

With one of the largest selections available anywhere, Sportsman’s Depot, LLC carries Springfield pistols along with many other top quality brands.