{"id":521,"date":"2022-12-15T22:18:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T22:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=521"},"modified":"2022-12-15T22:18:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T22:18:02","slug":"first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=521","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Saint Victor Pistol Caliber Carbine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret, I\u2019ve been a fan of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/springfield\/firearms\/rifles\/?brand=Springfield&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint line of AR-15s<\/a> since the first introduction. I\u2019ve spent time shooting and reviewing the entire line, from the entry-level Saint to the Saint Edge. Each of which, I\u2019ve been impressed with given their respective price points.<\/p>\n<p>The Saint Victor builds off the base model and adds premium components such as a free-float M-Lok handguard, upgraded trigger, and forward blast diverter \u2014 to name a few. What\u2019s nice is that the price point only jumps by a couple hundred dollars. You\u2019d be hard-pressed to stay under that, even if you were adding the components yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Springfield Saint Victor 9mm PCC on a padded case\" class=\"wp-image-84780 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Springfield Saint Victor 9mm PCC on a padded case\" class=\"wp-image-84780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-1.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Springfield does one of the nicer jobs packaging its firearms in actual pistol\/rifle cases, as opposed to a standard cardboard box. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I doubt I\u2019m the only one, but I\u2019ve been waiting for a pistol caliber carbine (PCC) to join the Saint family\u2026 and now it\u2019s here!<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Unboxing and First Impressions<\/h2>\n<p>You almost have to do a double take as you open the Springfield branded soft rifle case, as the 9mm Victor is almost identical to the 5.56 Victor. The weight is also extremely close, to the point you likely wouldn\u2019t notice without a full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/magazines\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magazine<\/a> inserted in each. Keeping that in mind, you can tell from picking it up just how sturdy and well-built it is. The long free-float handguard makes a world of difference in feel compared to the shorter standard polymer ones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In addition to the gun itself, you\u2019ll find a 32-round Colt pattern magazine, disassembly\/assembly tool, and the typical lock and literature inside of the case. The PVC Saint patch that comes on the rifle case is always a nice bonus, especially for those of us who collect patches.<\/p>\n<h2>The Good Stuff: Features and Furniture<\/h2>\n<p>Not many things irritate me as much as spending several hundred dollars on a new gun and feeling the need to change a bunch of the furniture. Thankfully, that\u2019s not the case here, since the Springfield included almost all B5 Systems furniture. The grip, trigger guard, and stock are all B5 Systems and flow together nicely. They are an appreciated upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Upgraded furniture is fun and can improve certain aspects of your shooting, but the most important features are the ones that contribute to your gun going <em>bang!<\/em> Being that this is a 9mm, the bolt carrier group is direct blowback design, which is heavier to compensate for the lack of gas system parts. Then, when you add the 16-inch CMV barrel with a 1:10 twist to pair with it, you wind up with a smooth and reliable setup optimized for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/handgun-ammo\/9mm-luger-or-9x19mm\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9mm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" alt=\"recessed blast diverter on the Springfield Saint Victor\" class=\"wp-image-84786 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?resize=640%2C512&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?resize=640%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"recessed blast diverter on the Springfield Saint Victor\" class=\"wp-image-84786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-7.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Having the blast diverter recessed under the handguard is a nice touch, both from an aesthetic and durability standpoint. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Springfield iron sights are some of my favorite \u201cstock\u201d sights. I\u2019ve historically gone with the standard, polymer Magpul flip-up sights on other non-Springfield builds. I haven\u2019t had any issues with them, but these aluminum, Springfield flip-up sights feel significantly more durable and seem like they\u2019ll withstand more of a beating if it came down to it.<\/p>\n<p>These days, I expect to see most rifles\/carbines coming standard with ambidextrous controls. The Saint Victor does come with an ambidextrous safety, but not charging handle. It may seem like I have nothing negative to say, or only want to hype up this gun. While there are many great things about it, it\u2019s not without a few cons (in my book). With so many of the other components seeming to get attention, I\u2019m surprised the charging handle isn\u2019t ambidextrous. Charging handles are inexpensive and simple parts, I would expect to have seen an ambidextrous one on the entire Saint line.<\/p>\n<h3>Specifications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Caliber:\u00a0<\/strong>9mm<strong><br \/>Magazine Capacity:\u00a0<\/strong>32 rounds<br \/><strong>Length:\u00a0<\/strong>31.75\u201335 inches<br \/><strong>Sights:\u00a0<\/strong>Spring-loaded, adjustable, flip-up<br \/><strong>Safety: <\/strong>Ambidextrous<br \/><strong>Barrel:\u00a0<\/strong>16 inches, 1:10 twist<br \/><strong>Trigger:\u00a0<\/strong>Nickel boron coated, flat<br \/><strong>Upper and Lower Receiver: <\/strong>Forged 7075 T6 aluminum<br \/><strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>6 pounds, 15 ounces<strong\/><\/p>\n<h2>500 Rounds of Fun \u2014 Reliable and Accurate<\/h2>\n<p>Look, I get it, 500 rounds isn\u2019t enough to definitively say a gun is 100% reliable. In reality, no amount is enough to say that. But, out of the close to 500 rounds I\u2019ve ran through it, I could count on one hand the number of failures I had. I ran a mix of 115-grain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/winchester\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winchester<\/a> White Box FMJs, 124-grain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/blazer-ammunition\/ammunition\/?brand=BlazerAmmunition&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blazer<\/a> Brass FMJs, and 124-grain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/speer\/ammunition\/?brand=Speer&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Speer<\/a> Gold Dot JHPs, none of which happened to claim all the failures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"461\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Springfield Saint Victor 9mm PCC laying on a paper target\" class=\"wp-image-84781 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?w=461&amp;ssl=1 461w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?resize=150%2C187&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?resize=461%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"461\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?resize=461%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Springfield Saint Victor 9mm PCC laying on a paper target\" class=\"wp-image-84781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?w=461&amp;ssl=1 461w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Saint-Victor-2.jpg?resize=150%2C187&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>I cannot wait to throw an optic on top and see how far this Saint can really shoot. The above pictured shots were my first through the gun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Due to bad weather, I\u2019ve only had the chance to shoot it indoors and within 25 yards. Within that distance, it shot beautifully to where I was able to maintain couple-inch groupings, with the exception of a few high shots at 25 yards. Once I adjusted my aim though, I was able to land three or four shots as close as I was at 7\u201310 yards. I completed all shooting with the stock flip-up sights and never wound up mounting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Even if I didn\u2019t already own a Saint chambered in 5.56, this 9mm Victor would be high on my Christmas list. With the enhanced internals, upgraded features, and the reliability you\u2019d expect from Springfield, you can easily see the value in adding one of these to your collection. Even if PCCs aren\u2019t necessarily your style, I would find it very difficult to believe you wouldn\u2019t have a ton of fun with one of these Saint Victor 9mm Carbines at the range.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pistol caliber carbines have become increasingly more popular over the last couple of years. How would a Springfield Saint Victor fit in your collection or home defense plan? Share your answers in the comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=first-look-saint-victor-pistol-caliber-carbine\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret, I\u2019ve been a fan of the Saint line of AR-15s since the first introduction. I\u2019ve spent time shooting and reviewing the entire line, from the entry-level Saint to the Saint Edge. Each of which, I\u2019ve been impressed with given their respective price points. 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