First Look: Springfield Armory Saint Victor Pistol 5.56 NATO

A compact large format pistol with a lot of nice features.

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posted on April 10, 2025
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 Springfield Armory Saint Victor Pistol 5.56

Springfield Armory is releasing the new Saint Victor Pistol in 5.56 NATO, the newest addition to the Victor line of AR-pattern firearms.

This Saint Victor Pistol is a 5.56 NATO large-format pistol with an 11.5-inch CMV barrel topped off with a birdcage-style flash suppressor, a full-length top Picatinny rail and a nickel-boron-coated flat trigger. Underneath the freefloat handguard is a carbine-length, direct-gas-impingement system, and the handguard features M-Lok slots for accessories. An M-Lok handstop is included on the lower forward section of the handguard, and there is a QD mount on the receiver end plate.

At the rear, there is an SB Tactical SBA3 brace for enhanced stability, and the pistol features a B5 Systems polymer trigger guard and B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip. There is a 45-degree short-throw ambidextrous safety. A set of flip-up sights and one, 30-round Magpul PMag Gen M3 magazine complete the firearm.

“The new Saint Victor Pistol in 5.56 NATO adds yet another layer of capability to the Saint Victor line,” said Steve Kramer, vice president of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “Offering compact handling combined with the ballistic performance capabilities of its 11.5-inch barrel, this new Saint is built for performance in tight spaces.”

Saint Victor Pistol 5.56 Specifications

  • Caliber: 5.56 NATO
  • Color: Black
  • Barrel: 11.5-inch CMV
  • Twist Rate: 1:7 inches
  • Upper Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 aluminum, Type III hardcoat anodized, forward assist, M4 reed ramps
  • Lower Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 aluminum, Type III hardcoat anodized, Accu-Tite tension system
  • Bolt Carrier Group: Enhanced M16 w/9310 steel bolt
  • 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 Lever: 45-degree short-throw ambidextrous
  • Trigger guard: B5 Systems, polymer
  • Grip: B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip
  • Magazines Included: One 30 round Magpul PMag Gen M3
  • Weight: 69 ounces
  • Length: 27.5 inches (collapsed), 30.75 inches (extended)

The Saint Victor Pistol 5.56 has an MSRP of $1,150. To learn more about this new firearm or other products from Springfield Armory, visit springfield-armory.com.

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