Springfield Armory SAINT explained

Springfield Armory SAINT
Origin:United States[1]
Type:Semi-automatic firearm
Is Ranged:yes
Design Date:c. 2016
Manufacturer:Springfield Armory, Inc.
Unit Cost: $919 (MSRP, SAINT)
$1073 (MSRP, SAINT Victor)
$1299 (MSRP, SAINT Edge)
Production Date:2016–present
Variants:Victor, Edge
Spec Label:SAINT Rifle
Weight:6oz11oz
Length:32.25–
Part Length:16inches
Cartridge:
Action:Gas-operated reloading
Rate:Semi-automatic
Feed:Detachable box magazine
Sights:Iron sights
Rail Integration System for optics
Ref:[2]

The Springfield Armory SAINT is a series of AR-15 style semi-automatic firearms manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc.[2] Introduced in November 2016,[3] 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 16inches barrel and chambered in 5.56 NATO, introduced in November 2016.[4] It was subsequently named the 2017 tactical gun of the year by American Rifleman magazine.[5] In November 2017, a pistol version including a forearm brace was introduced.[6] A pistol model chambered in .300 Blackout was added in April 2018.[7] The rifle offering was updated in July 2019 with an M-LOK compatible handguard and optional flip-up front sight,[8] while a refreshed pistol debuted in October 2019.[9]

The SAINT Edge variant was introduced in mid-November 2017, featuring a modular trigger system, mid-sized charging handle, and muzzle brake.[10] A year later, a pistol version of the Edge was added.[11] Two additional Edge pistols with different braces were announced in January 2020.

The mid-range SAINT Victor variant, in rifle, pistol, and short-barreled rifle offerings, was announced in January 2019.[12] Models chambered for .308 Winchester were later announced; rifle in April 2019,[13] and pistol in January 2020.[14]

Variants

In February 2019, Springfield Armory contrasted the SAINT, SAINT Victor, and SAINT Edge rifle offerings as follows:[15]

Specification SAINT SAINT Victor SAINT Edge
Forged Billet
GI-style (curved) Single-stage Flat Single-stage Flat, Short-reset
GI-style Mid-sized
M16 Enhanced M16
KeyMod M-LOK (long) M-LOK (shorter)
A2 (fixed front) Flip-up
Safety selector Single-sided Ambidextrous
Weight 6oz11oz 6oz9oz 6oz3oz

, the Springfield Armory website lists three different SAINT rifle offerings, each of which features an M-LOK handguard and M16 (non-enhanced) bolt carrier group; one has flip-up sights and two have an A2 (fixed front) sight.[16] [17] [18] Users of the SAINT have also noted older variants with an enhanced M16 bolt carrier group and no sights.

, there are 24 total variants listed on the Springfield Armory website:

The following chamberings have been made available:

Type SAINT SAINT Victor SAINT Edge
Rifle5.56 NATO[25] 5.56 NATO[26] / .308 Win[27] 5.56 NATO[28]
Short-barreled rifle5.56 NATO[29] 5.56 NATO[30]
Pistol5.56 NATO[31] / .300 BLK[32] 5.56 NATO[33] / .300 BLK[34] / .308 Win[35] 5.56 NATO[36]
Items in italics have been discontinued.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Springfield Armory Saint Marches In . Joseph L. . Kurtenbach . americanrifleman.org . December 14, 2016 . 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. Web site: SAINT AR-15 SERIES . springfield-armory.com . March 23, 2020.
  3. Springfield Armory Announces the Saint Personal Defense Rifle . springfield-armory.com . November 1, 2016 . March 23, 2020.
  4. Web site: Springfield Armory introduces "The SAINT", a new AR-15 style rifle . all4shooters.com . November 5, 2016 . March 23, 2020.
  5. Web site: American Rifleman's 2017 Golden Bullseye Winners . . December 28, 2016 . March 23, 2020.
  6. Compact Powerhouse: Springfield Armory Introduces Saint AR-15 Pistol . springfield-armory.com . November 1, 2017 . March 23, 2020.
  7. Springfield Armory SAINT Pistol In .300 BLK . springfield-armory.com . April 30, 2018 . March 23, 2020.
  8. Springfield Armory's New M-LOK SAINT Rifles . springfield-armory.com . July 12, 2019 . March 23, 2020.
  9. New Springfield Armory SAINT Pistol — Maximum Performance, Minimal Price . springfield-armory.com . October 14, 2019 . March 23, 2020.
  10. Out-Front AR-15: New Saint Edge From Springfield Armory . springfield-armory.com . November 15, 2017 . March 23, 2020.
  11. Springfield Armory's New SAINT Edge Pistol . springfield-armory.com . November 15, 2018 . March 23, 2020.
  12. Springfield Armory SAINT Victor Rifles and Pistols . springfield-armory.com . January 17, 2019 . March 23, 2020.
  13. Springfield Armory SAINT Victor in .308 . springfield-armory.com . April 24, 2019 . March 23, 2020.
  14. Springfield Armory Announces Three New SAINT Pistols for Spring 2020 . springfield-armory.com . January 17, 2020 . March 23, 2020.
  15. springfield_inc . 1099343305203159041 . See the key differences between the SAINT, SAINT Victor and SAINT Edge . February 23, 2019 . March 23, 2020.
  16. Web site: SAINT® 5.56, M-LOK® AR-15 RIFLE, PIC GAS BLOCK . springfield-armory.com . May 21, 2020.
  17. Web site: SAINT® 5.56, M-LOK® AR-15 RIFLE . springfield-armory.com . May 21, 2020.
  18. Web site: SAINT® 5.56, M-LOK® AR-15 RIFLE, B5 . springfield-armory.com . May 21, 2020.
  19. Web site: SAINT® AR-15 Rifles .
  20. Web site: SAINT® AR-15 Pistols .
  21. Web site: SAINT® Victor AR-15 Rifles .
  22. Web site: SAINT® Victor AR-15 Pistols .
  23. Web site: SAINT® Edge AR-15 Rifles .
  24. Web site: SAINT® Edge AR-15 Pistols .
  25. Web site: SAINT® AR-15 Rifles .
  26. Web site: SAINT® Victor AR-15 Rifles .
  27. Web site: SAINT® Victor .308 AR-10 Rifle .
  28. Web site: SAINT® Edge AR-15 Rifles .
  29. Web site: SAINT® Victor SBR 5.56 AR-15 Rifle .
  30. Web site: SAINT® Edge SBR 5.56 AR-15 Rifle .
  31. Web site: SAINT® AR-15 Pistols .
  32. Web site: SAINT® AR-15 Pistols .
  33. Web site: SAINT® Victor AR-15 Pistols .
  34. Web site: SAINT® Victor .300 BLK AR-15 Pistol .
  35. Web site: SAINT® Victor .308 Pistol .
  36. Web site: SAINT® Edge AR-15 Pistols .