AR Pistols are Returning: NEW Springfield Armory Saint Victor Pistol
NEW Springfield Armory Saint Victor Pistol in 5.56 NATO
After a period of some hot-and-cold legislation on whether braces are legal or not – or your AR-15 pistol is actually an SBR or not – we’re hopefully in the clear where we can have AR-15 pistols again in all of their glory. As a result, we are seeing manufacturers bring back inspiring AR-15 pistol options. This includes Springfield Armory with their new Saint Victor Pistol in 5.56 NATO that was announced today.
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Specifications
The Springfield Armory Saint Victor Pistol has an MSRP of $1,150 ( SKU: STV9115556B-SBA3) making it pretty affordable for most shooters. Like all of its big brother brethren in the rifle form factor, the Saint Victor Pistol has a forged upper and lower receiver, a nickel boron coated flat trigger, and a lot of other shared features.
- Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 REM)
- Barrel: 11.5″ CMV, Melonite®, 1:7
- Upper Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, Type III Hardcoat Anodized, Forward Assist, M4 Feed Ramps
- Lower Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, Type III Hardcoat Anodized, Accu-Tite™ Tension System
- Bolt Carrier Group: Enhanced M16 w/ 9310 Steel Bolt, HPT/MPI, Melonite®
- Gas System: Direct Impingement Carbine-Length, Low-Profile Pinned Adjustable Gas Block
- Handguard: Aluminum Free Float w/ SA Locking Tabs, M-Lok
- Pistol Brace: SB Tactical SBA3
- Trigger: Nickel Boron Coated Flat
- Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
- Receiver Extension: 3-Position Adjustable
- Receiver End Plate: QD
- Charging Handle: Standard
- Safety Switch: 45-degree Short-Throw Ambidextrous
- Trigger Guard: B5 Systems, Polymer
- Grip: B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip
- Magazines: (1) 30-Round Magpul PMAG Gen M3
- Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz
- Length: 27.5″ – 30.75″
A Word from Springfield Armory on the Saint Victor Pistol
It’s nice to see household name brand companies like Springfield Armory bringing AR-15 pistols back into their lineups. Springfield expands on their Saint Victor Pistol via their press release statement below:
“The SAINT® Victor 5.56 Pistol delivers rugged performance in a compact, hard-hitting package. It features an 11.5-inch CMV barrel, a full-length top Picatinny rail, and a nickel boron-coated flat trigger, built for maneuverability in tight spaces. Underneath the free-float M-LOK handguard, a direct impingement carbine-length gas system ensures rock-solid reliability. Outfitted with an SB Tactical SB-A3 brace for enhanced stability, this pistol variant is engineered for those who demand SAINT performance in a compact form.”
Final Thoughts
With most states finally turning the page on both winter and more favorable laws towards AR-15 pistols, this is the perfect time to add one to your arsenal if you do not already have an AR-15 pistol. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and their new Saint Victor Pistol chambered for 5.56 NATO in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
