The Return of AR Pistols! Springfield Armory Saint Victor Pistol 5.56 NATO

AR-15 pistols have seen a huge decline in the firearms market in recent years in what can be attributed to unfavorable legislation, or essentially, an unhospitable market. Now, that the tide is turning a bit we’re “nature return to normal” with more companies offering us AR-15 pistol options again, and Springfield Armory can be included in that group. They announced today their all-new Saint Victor Pistol in 5.56 NATO.

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Specifications

The Springfield Armory Saint Victor Pistol has an MSRP of $1,150 (SKU: STV9115556B-SBA3) at the time of its announcement. Aesthetically, this AR pistol looks very similar to its rifle counterparts with the exception of its barrel length – only 11.5″ – and the fact that it is donning an SBA3 brace from SB Tactical. The full spec listing can be read below as presented by Springfield Armory:

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 is great to see that Springfield Armory is bringing AR-15 pistols back into the fold. They recently brought out an AR-15 pistol in 9mm to match their full-size carbine, and now we have a compact variant of all of the rifles that they offer. 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

Hopefully, this will become a growing trend that we see across the entire firearm industry: the return of AR-15 pistol offerings. 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.

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