The ATF Thinks This Pistol Is Too Big | Springfield Saint Victor .308 Pistol

Published on February 9, 2021
Duration: 10:17

This review of the Springfield Armory Saint Victor .308 Pistol highlights its capabilities as a short-barreled AR-10 platform. The presenter discusses the pistol's performance with its 10.3-inch barrel, comparing its muzzle velocity to other calibers and barrel lengths, and addresses potential ATF concerns regarding pistol braces. The review also details the firearm's features, including its blast diverter, Midwest Industries handguard, melonited bolt, and SB Tactical pistol brace, concluding it's a fun and practical option for various applications.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Saint Victor .308 Pistol features a 10.3-inch melonited barrel with a 1:10 twist rate. Despite its short length, the .308 Winchester caliber provides significant muzzle velocity, comparable to 7.62x39mm from a 16-inch barrel, ensuring effective performance for defensive applications. It includes a blast diverter, MLOK handguard, and an SB Tactical SBA3 pistol brace, offering good value for its price.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Intro & Bear Story
  2. 01:42Springfield Saint Victor .308 Pistol Introduction
  3. 02:22Short Barrel Ballistics Discussion
  4. 03:33Caliber Comparisons
  5. 04:38Victor Line Features
  6. 05:03Muzzle Device & Handguard
  7. 05:57Bolt & BCG
  8. 06:14Magazine & Trigger
  9. 06:32Optics Setup
  10. 06:59Pistol Grip & Buffer
  11. 07:15Pistol Brace & ATF
  12. 08:01Shooting Demonstration
  13. 08:30Weight & Handling
  14. 08:45Overall Assessment & Value
  15. 09:19Outro & Support TNVC

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key technical specifications of the Springfield Armory Saint Victor .308 Pistol?

The Springfield Armory Saint Victor .308 Pistol features a 10.3-inch melonited barrel with a 1:10 twist rate. It includes a two-piece blast diverter, a Midwest Industries MLOK handguard, a melonited bolt and carrier group, and an SB Tactical SBA3 pistol brace. It comes with one 20-round PMAG and has a flat-faced GI-style trigger.

How does the .308 Winchester perform from a short barrel on the Saint Victor pistol?

Despite its 10.3-inch barrel, the .308 Winchester caliber maintains significant muzzle velocity, comparable to or exceeding 7.62x39mm from a 16-inch barrel. This ensures effective tissue damage and maintains velocities above 2000 fps out to at least 125 yards, depending on ammunition.

What is the current legal status of pistol braces like the one on the Saint Victor?

As of the video's recording, pistol braces are generally still legal. While the ATF has indicated willingness to press charges in certain circumstances, no significant changes have been enacted that would make them broadly illegal. However, the ATF's stance can evolve.

Is the Springfield Saint Victor .308 Pistol considered a good value for its price?

With an MSRP of $1400, the Springfield Armory Saint Victor .308 Pistol is considered a good value due to its superb build quality and the inclusion of numerous accessories that would typically be aftermarket purchases, such as the handguard, brace, and muzzle device.

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