A 9mm AR-pattern carbine, of course!

And this new pistol-caliber Victor, the SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine, continues this tradition.

The forged 7075 T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers are designed specifically for the 9mm cartridge.

springfield armory 9mm carbine

The SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine takes the proven Victor platform and adapts it to the 9mm round.

The lower has a 9mm-specific magwell designed specifically for the 32-round magazine that comes with the gun.

Furthermore, the double-stack, double-feed design is extremely simple to load.

You simply press the rounds down, rather than stacking and pushing like most modern handgun magazines.

32 round 9mm magazine for springfield 9mm carbine

The Springfield Armory magazine is made of steel for the ultimate in durability and holds 32 rounds of 9mm.

Also, the carbine is designed tolock open when the magazine is empty.

If you are familiar with ARs, you know that they operate on a direct gas impingement system.

The SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine therefore can employ a simplified bolt assembly with no rotating bolt head.

springfield armory new saint 9mm carbine

The 9mm carbine features dedicated upper and lower receivers designed around the 9mm cartridge.

So, you get a simplified system with few moving parts.

Lets dive into some detail on the specific features of the carbine.

The stock is slim, rock solid and easily adjustable, with comfort from the no-slip cushioned buttpad.

blowback bolt in springfield 9mm carbine

The carbine employs a simple and robust straight blowback system of operation. A keen eye can quickly spot the differences between the 9mm BCG (above) and a typical 5.56 BCG.

Springfield included their spring-loaded, flip-up iron sights, which is always a welcome feature.

For the muzzle machine, Springfield added their Forward Blast Diverter.

The blast diverter is designed to maximize control and reduce muzzle flip.

springfield armory 9mm saint

In addition to running flawlessly, the Springfield Armory 9mm carbine is a good-looking rifle with manytop-shelf accessories.

Without the magazines inserted, you would be hard-pressed to tell any difference.

The manual of arms is all the same, so your reps will translate to your 5.56mm AR perfectly.

The 9mm SAINT Victor is a quite pleasant shooter with the pistol-caliber chambering and the Forward Blast Diverter.

blast forward muzzle device on springfield 9mm carbine saint

The threaded muzzle of the 16” barrel is topped with Springfield’s Forward Blast Diverter that is partially recessed under thefree-floated handguard.

The SAINT Victor 9mm carbine is a great way to introduce new shooters to the world of the AR.

Another great feature of the 9mm AR is the ability to carry more ammunition.

Two of these mags will fit where a single .223 magazine fits in my gear.

9mm magazine for the springfield saint carbine

The 9mm offers a number of benefits when compared to standard 5.56 NATO chambered guns. Training is less expensive due to lower ammunition costs, for example.

This keeps you downrange longer and increases your practice time.

The SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine is also an option for home defense.

The ability to add a light on the rail aids in dark environments for target identification.

springfield 9mm saint carbine with mro and muzzle device

The 32-round magazines used in the SAINT 9mm carbine are extremely reliable with many decades of proven performance.

The good capacity and minimal muzzle blast ensure a great deal of confidence in an emergency situation.

And lastly, a 9mm AR also makes for a great suppressor host.

This allows the addition of a grip, flashlight, sling, bipod, etc.

grip on springfield 9mm saint carbine

The B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip offers a comfortable grip that provides good control. Note the ambidextrous safety selector.

For the rail, I selected a Surefire Scout Pro with a push-button tailcap.

Directly behind that, I attached a QD for my sling.

For my modified C-clamp grip, I have fallen in love with the BCM Mod 3 Vert Grip.

testing the springfield 9mm carbine on the range

The author ran the SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine on the range and was impressed with its performance and reliability.

I dont use it for a vertical grip, heck I dont know anyone with hands that small.

For the sling, I chose the GrovTech two-point padded Sentinel Sling in black.

These slings are super lightweight and durable, and come with QD swivels.

testing the springfield 9mm carbine with different ammo

The SAINT 9mm is designed for the 9mm cartridge with a proper lower and upper for maximum performance.

Getting out on the range, I was very curious to experience the recoil impulse of the carbine.

I loaded up some Remington 9mm ammo into the mags and stepped out for some fun.

Everything was perfectly familiar from my other SAINT rifles, even the loading procedure.

shooting the 9mm carbine saint on the range

Cheaper ammunition means more time on the range. And more time on the range is what everyone is looking for.

One little change that I really appreciated was the new 45-degree selector on my test model.

The first few shots put a wide smile on my face.

The flat-faced trigger made for a comfortable and smooth trigger pull no matter where my finger ended up.

SAINT® Victor Carbine

After a couple hundred rounds I really came to appreciate the slim Bravo stock.

It makes the rifle feel tighter, and has less bulk on the stock.

Im looking forward to more range sessions to get reps in for half the cost of .223 ammo.

Grovtec QS 2-Point Sentinel Sling

Bravo Company BCMGUNFIGHTER Vertical Grip Mod 3

SureFire Scout Light Pro

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