Springfield Armory Saint Victor—Now as a 9mm PDW
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Springfield Armory’s latest creation, the Saint Victor, is the next evolution of SA’s popular Saint AR platform—and it is engineered to deliver enhanced components and professional-grade reliability for those who want the most from their rifle platform.
Numerous configurations are available, including 5.56 pistol and rifle variants, large-frame AR-10, and 9mm PCCs. Barrel lengths range from 5.5 inches (9mm PCC) to 20 inches (AR-10, 7.62), and state-compliant versions are also available.
At the Saint Victor’s core, forged 7075 aluminum upper and lower receivers offer superior strength with clean Mil-style lines and minimal government style markings. The lower receiver features Springfield Armory’s Accu-Tite tensioning system to remove any wobble between the receivers if you are mixing and matching upper and lower assemblies.

The Saint Victor also features an enhanced M16 bolt carrier group built from premium materials for duty-grade reliability. The bolt itself is machined from 9310 carpenter steel and HP/MPI tested for structural integrity. A nitride finish provides corrosion resistance and a low-friction surface for both improved wear resistance and easy maintenance. A hard-chromed firing pin and properly staked gas key are standard.
The Saint Victor comes equipped with a Radian Raptor-LT charging handle machined from 7075 aluminum and over-molded with high-strength fiberglass-reinforced polymer, giving the rifle ambidextrous functionality up top.
Other notable standard features include a 45-degree ambi safety selector, flared magwell, and NiB-coated fire control components for a smooth trigger pull and positive feel. The Saint Victor comes with no fewer than seven QD cups at various points around the rifle to allow adaptation of myriad sling orientations, and flip-up aluminum backup sights are standard.
The Saint Victor’s 4150 CMV barrel, cloaked in a durable nitride finish, features a continuous tapered profile for optimal heat distribution and rigidity. The taper-pinned gas block is securely attached for consistent alignment and gas flow, and the striking four-prong flash hider not only looks all-business but is designed to greatly reduce muzzle signature by effectively dispersing and cooling gas exiting the barrel.
Finally, the aluminum handguard features a full-length top Pic rail with T-slot markings, full M-LOK slot coverage for accessory attachment, and it’s fully free-floated and attached to the upper receiver by Springfield’s robust, patented anti-rotation mounting system.
Springfield Armory
Saint Victor
MSRP: From $1,099
URL: springfield-armory.com
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