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Springfield Armory SAINT

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Springfield Armory SAINT
Type Semi-automatic firearm
Place of origin United States[1]
Production history
Designed c. 2016
Manufacturer Springfield Armory, Inc.
Unit cost  $919 (MSRP, SAINT)
$1073 (MSRP, SAINT Victor)
$1299 (MSRP, SAINT Edge)
Produced 2016–present
Variants Victor, Edge
Specifications (SAINT Rifle)
Mass 6 lb 11 oz (3.0 kg)
Length 32.25–35.5 in (819–902 mm)
Barrel length 16 in (410 mm)
Cartridge
Action Gas-operated reloading
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Feed system Detachable box magazine
Sights Iron sights; Rail Integration System for optics
References [2][3]

The Springfield Armory SAINT[lower-alpha 1] is a series of AR-15 style semi-automatic firearms manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc.[2] Introduced in November 2016,[4] the series includes rifles, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and pistols. Variants are marketed under the SAINT, SAINT Victor, and SAINT Edge brand names. The series is primarily chambered for 5.56 NATO, while some models are also available in .308 Winchester or .300 Blackout.

History[]

The initial SAINT offering was an AR-15 style rifle with a 16-inch (410 mm) barrel and chambered in 5.56 NATO, introduced in November 2016.[5] It was subsequently named the 2017 tactical gun of the year by American Rifleman magazine.[6] In November 2017, a pistol version including a forearm brace was introduced.[7] A pistol model chambered in .300 Blackout was added in April 2018.[8] The rifle offering was updated in July 2019 with an M-LOK compatible handguard and optional flip-up front sight,[9] while a refreshed pistol debuted in October 2019.[10]

The SAINT Edge variant was introduced in mid-November 2017, featuring a modular trigger system, mid-sized charging handle, and muzzle brake.[11] A year later, a pistol version of the Edge was added.[12] Two additional Edge pistols with different braces were announced in January 2020.[13]

The mid-range SAINT Victor variant, in rifle, pistol, and short-barreled rifle offerings, was announced in January 2019.[14] Models chambered for .308 Winchester were later announced; rifle in April 2019,[15] and pistol in January 2020.[13]

Variants[]

Springfield Armory contrasts the SAINT, SAINT Victor, and SAINT Edge rifle offerings as follows:[3]

Specification SAINT SAINT Victor SAINT Edge
Receiver Forged Billet
Trigger GI-style (curved) Single-stage Flat Single-stage Flat, Short-reset
Charging handle GI-style Mid-sized
Bolt carrier group M16 Enhanced M16
Handguard KeyMod M-LOK (long) M-LOK (shorter)
Sights A2 (fixed front) Flip-up
Safety selector Single-sided Ambidextrous
Weight 6 lb 11 oz (3.0 kg) 6 lb 9 oz (3.0 kg) 6 lb 3 oz (2.8 kg)

The following chamberings have been made available:

Type SAINT SAINT Victor SAINT Edge
Rifle 5.56 NATO[16] 5.56 NATO[17] / .308 Win[18] 5.56 NATO[19]
Short-barreled rifle — 5.56 NATO[20] 5.56 NATO[21]
Pistol 5.56 NATO[22] / .300 BLK[23] 5.56 NATO[24] / .300 BLK[25] / .308 Win[26] 5.56 NATO[27]

Items in italics have been discontinued.

Notes[]

  1. ↑ SAINT is consistently capitalized by Springfield Armory, Inc., although it is not known to be an acronym.

References[]

  1. ↑ Kurtenbach, Joseph L. (December 14, 2016). "Springfield Armory Saint Marches In". https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/12/14/springfield-armory-saint-marches-in/. Retrieved March 25, 2020. "It’s worth mentioning, though, that the Saint is entirely American-made, with parts coming from Springfield’s own Geneseo, Ill., factory, or other U.S. manufacturers." 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "SAINT AR-15 SERIES". https://www.springfield-armory.com/saint-series/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 springfield_inc (February 23, 2019). "See the key differences between the SAINT, SAINT Victor and SAINT Edge". https://twitter.com/springfield_inc/status/1099343305203159041. 
  4. ↑ "Springfield Armory Announces the Saint Personal Defense Rifle". November 1, 2016. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armory-announces-saint-personal-defense-rifle/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  5. ↑ "Springfield Armory introduces "The SAINT", a new AR-15 style rifle". November 5, 2016. https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/rifles/springfield-armory-the-saint/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  6. ↑ "American Rifleman's 2017 Golden Bullseye Winners". December 28, 2016. https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/12/28/american-riflemans-2017-golden-bullseye-winners/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  7. ↑ "Compact Powerhouse: Springfield Armory Introduces Saint AR-15 Pistol". November 1, 2017. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/compact-powerhouse-springfield-armory-introduces-saint-ar-15-pistol/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  8. ↑ "Springfield Armory SAINT Pistol In .300 BLK". April 30, 2018. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armory-saint-pistol-in-300-blk/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  9. ↑ "Springfield Armory’s New M-LOK SAINT Rifles". July 12, 2019. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armorys-new-m-lok-saint-rifles/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  10. ↑ "New Springfield Armory SAINT Pistol — Maximum Performance, Minimal Price". October 14, 2019. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/new-springfield-armory-saint-pistol-maximum-performance-minimal-price/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  11. ↑ "Out-Front AR-15: New Saint Edge From Springfield Armory". November 15, 2017. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/out-front-ar-15-new-saint-edge-from-springfield-armory/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  12. ↑ "Springfield Armory’s New SAINT Edge Pistol". November 15, 2018. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armorys-new-saint-edge-pistol/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Springfield Armory Announces Three New SAINT Pistols for Spring 2020". January 17, 2020. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armory-announces-three-new-saint-pistols-for-spring-2020/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  14. ↑ "Springfield Armory SAINT Victor Rifles and Pistols". January 17, 2019. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armory-saint-victor-rifles-and-pistols/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  15. ↑ "Springfield Armory SAINT Victor in .308". April 24, 2019. https://www.springfield-armory.com/press-releases/springfield-armory-saint-victor-in-308/. Retrieved March 23, 2020. 
  16. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint/
  17. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-victor/
  18. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-victor-ar-10-308/
  19. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-edge-ar15-5-56/
  20. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-victor-ar-15-sbr-5-56/
  21. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-edge-ar-15-sbr-5-56/
  22. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-ar-15-pistol-5-56/
  23. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-ar-15-pistol-300-blk/
  24. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-victor-ar-15-pistol-5-56/
  25. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-victor-ar-15-pistol-300-blk/
  26. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/saint-victor-308-pistol-coming-soon/
  27. ↑ https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/saint-edge-ar-15-pistol-5-56/

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