Springfield Armory is back at it, say hello to the new Saint Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol—a compact, purpose-built AR-pattern pistol that delivers big on performance without taking up much real estate. Chambered in 9mm and rocking an 8.5-inch barrel, this little firecracker is built to punch paper and steel with authority, all while looking cooler than your cousin’s tricked-out Camaro.
Saint Victor 8.5″ Pistol First Look
At first glance of the Saint Victor 8.5″ Pistol, it’s everything you’d expect from the Saint Victor family—lean, mean, and mission-ready. But look a little closer, and this 9mm bruiser shows off its street smarts. It comes in forged 7075 T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers, dedicated to 9mm and ready to run hard. Under the hood, a rugged direct blowback operating system handles business with the simplicity and reliability of a brick—just a lot faster and way more fun.
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The Melonite-treated 8.5-inch barrel is short enough to stay agile in tight spaces, but long enough to squeeze out solid performance from your favorite 9mm loads. And if you’re wondering about that muzzle device—yep, that’s the SA Muzzle Drum, tucked nicely beneath the free-floated handguard with M-LOK slots galore. Want to bolt on a light, laser, or tactical marshmallow roaster? Go for it. Springfield even threw in an M-LOK handstop to help keep your digits where they belong.
Additional Details
Speaking of details, the SAINT Victor 8.5″ Pistol runs on good ol’ Colt-pattern 32-round magazines, so you’ve got plenty of pews before you need to reload. An adjustable SBA3 brace keeps things stable, while B5 Systems steps in with a Type 23 P-Grip and polymer triggerguard to round out the ergonomics. And yes, there’s a 45-degree ambi safety so you can run it lefty or righty without a hiccup.
Whether you’re looking to beef up your home defense setup or you just want to sling brass at the range, this pistol delivers. It’s compact, controllable, and dressed to impress.
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Steve Kramer, Springfield Armory’s VP of Marketing, summed it up best: “Combining compact dimensions with full-throated 9mm ballistic performance, this new 9mm pistol stands ready for self-defense or a great time on the range.”
Price tag? $1,099 MSRP. Not bad for a compact blaster with serious attitude and proven pedigree. The Saint Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol might just be the most fun you can have with your pants on—and your hearing protection on.
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