The Springfield Armory Saint Victor STV916556BLC-B5 delivers precision engineering in a direct impingement AR-15 platform chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. This rifle combines proven reliability with modern enhancements for competitive shooting, tactical applications, and sporting use.
What Makes This Different
The Saint Victor features Springfield's proprietary Accu-Tite tension system that eliminates upper and lower receiver play for enhanced accuracy. The mid-length gas system reduces felt recoil and extends component life compared to carbine-length systems. The Melonite-treated CMV barrel maintains sub-MOA accuracy through extended firing schedules while resisting corrosion and wear.
Key Features
- 16-inch chrome moly vanadium barrel with 1:8 twist rate optimized for 55-77 grain bullets
- B5 Systems SOPMOD buttstock with multiple sling attachment points and battery storage compartments
- Mid-length gas system with pinned low-profile gas block for reliable cycling
- M-LOK compatible aluminum handguard with full-length Picatinny top rail
- Nickel boron coated GI trigger with crisp 5.5-6.5 pound pull weight
- Type III hard coat anodized receivers with enhanced corrosion resistance
- Forward assist and dust cover for enhanced reliability in adverse conditions
Field testing demonstrates consistent 1.5-2 MOA accuracy with quality ammunition across temperature ranges from -20°F to 140°F. The mid-length gas system cycles reliably with both M193 and M855 military specification loads. The free-floating handguard maintains zero during rapid fire sequences and supports accessories up to 2 pounds without poi shift.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington
- Barrel Length: 16 inches with 1:8 twist rate
- Overall Length: 32.25-35.5 inches (stock collapsed/extended)
- Weight: 6.11 pounds unloaded
- Magazine Capacity: 10+1 rounds (compliant configuration)
- Handguard: 13-inch M-LOK aluminum free-float
- Stock: B5 Systems SOPMOD with 6-position buffer tube
- Finish: Type III hard coat anodized black
- Manufactured: Geneseo, Illinois, USA
Springfield backs this rifle with their lifetime warranty and customer service network. The Saint Victor represents proven AR-15 technology refined through decades of military and civilian use.