GENESEO, ILL. (03/04/25) – The Armory Life is pleased to announce the release of the Spring 2025 issue of The Armory Life print magazine, featuring a cover story on the compact Echelon 4.0C 9mm pistol. This quarterly print magazine complements the daily digital content available on TheArmoryLife.com.

Since its launch in 2019, The Armory Life website has proven to be an outstanding resource for firearms-oriented content. It delivers exciting and in-depth daily posts created by some of today’s most respected experts in the firearms community. With the launch of the full-color, 96-page quarterly print magazine in early 2021, fans of The Armory Life were given an entirely new medium for consuming this content.

The Spring 2025 issue’s cover story on the Echelon 4.0C, written by respected firearms expert Massad Ayoob, gives readers an in-depth understanding of this new pistol’s numerous strengths and benefits. The result is an EDC-ready version of a rugged, duty-grade 9mm pistol.

In addition, the issue features an in-depth interview with Ron Smith, founder of Smith Enterprise and renowned M14/M1A expert. We get his take on the merits of this classic design, and also learn all about his role in modernizing it for use by today’s U.S. Military.

Also in the issue are reviews of products such as the Model 2020 Redline in 6.5 Creedmoor, new variants of the 1911 DS Prodigy 9mm pistol and Hellion 5.56mm bullpup, and much more. Further rounding out the issue is a piece by Capt. Dale Dye about his pilgrimages to the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima, commemorating the 80th anniversary of that brutal battle.

This print magazine is designed to integrate closely with its digital sibling website, featuring easy-to-use QR codes throughout. Simply open your camera app on your smartphone and scan the code, and you’ll be taken online to expanded content and video segments.

Recipients of The Armory Life print magazine are selected from Springfield Armory warranty registrants. Currently, subscribers receive two years’ worth (eight issues) of the magazine.

“We are very excited to feature the new Echelon 4.0C 9mm pistol as our cover gun for this issue,” said Mike Humphries, editor-in-chief of the magazine. “This new compact variant of the Echelon adapts its proven duty-grade performance into an appealing EDC-ready package.”

Be sure to visit TheArmoryLife.com, the ultimate destination website for firearms enthusiasts, providing all the great daily entertainment and informative content they demand.

About Springfield Armory

In 1794, the original Springfield Armory began manufacturing muskets for the defense of our young, free Republic. The Armory functioned as a firearms supplier for every major American conflict until 1968 when the government sadly closed its doors. In 1974, nearly two centuries after its inception, Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, Ill. revived the iconic heritage of the Armory to carry on its legacy.

We strive to honor this responsibility as guardians of the original Springfield Armory legacy by manufacturing the highest quality firearms to enable responsible citizens to preserve their right to keep and bear arms in the defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

With an unmatched emphasis on craftsmanship, performance and exceptional customer service, our mission is to forge superior firearms and provide the tools necessary to defend individual freedoms and equality for those who embrace the rights and principles secured by our Founding Fathers. For more information, please visit us at: springfield-armory.com.