Springfield SAINT Victor V2 — New for 2025
September 11, 2025
Springfield’s refreshed SAINT Victor V2 lineup (5.56 and 7.62) rolls in with upgraded barrels, controls, and furniture—aimed at home-defense AR buyers and range regulars who want premium touches without boutique prices.
Springfield Armory announced on September 2, 2025 a broad update to the SAINT Victor family—now commonly referred to as the V2 update. The refresh spans multiple SKUs (11.5″, 14″, and 16″ in 5.56; 16″ and 20″ in 7.62/.308), bringing enhanced components across the board and MSRPs that stay in the same ballpark as the outgoing generation. If you’ve been waiting for a from-the-factory “done right” AR that doesn’t require a parts-bin rebuild, this drop is the one to watch.
Key Specs
Representative model shown: SAINT Victor V2 5.56 16″ Rifle (the lineup includes several barrel lengths and .308 options).
| Platform | Rifle |
| Action | Semi-auto, DI gas |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Rem) |
| Barrel length / Weight | 16 in / — |
| Capacity | 30 (state variants available) |
| Overall length | — (stock adjustable) |
| MSRP / Street | $1,249–$1,279 (model-dependent) |
Notes: Pistols (11.5″) and .308 rifles (16″/20″) are also offered; see model list and MSRPs in the announcement.
What’s New vs. Prior Model
- Receivers & Fit: Forged 7075-T6 upper/lower with Accu-Tite tension system for a snug, accuracy-friendly receiver fit.
- Controls: Radian Raptor-LT ambi charging handle standard; 45° ambi safeties across rifles.
- Barrel Package: 4150 CMV, tapered profile, nitride finish, pinned/welded device on the 14″ 5.56 to legal 16″; gas lengths tuned by model.
- Handguard: Free-floated aluminum with full top Pic rail, T-slot markings, M-LOK throughout, plus four integrated QD cups.
- Bolt Carrier Group: M16-pattern carrier, 9310 bolt (HP/MPI), nitride, hard-chromed firing pin, properly staked key.
- Furniture & Trigger: B5 SOPMOD stock, Type 23 P-Grip, low-pro flip-ups, nickel boron-coated trigger; .308 and color variants (Black, Coyote Brown, Tungsten Gray) added.
- Lineup Size: Broad rollout (~16 SKUs) across 5.56 and 7.62 families.
Use Cases
If you want a defensive AR that’s ready on Day 1, the V2 checks boxes: reliable BCG, quality barrel steel, ambi charging handle, and practical furniture out of the gate. For home defense, the 11.5″ pistol/SBR configurations keep things compact; for range or patrol carbine roles, the 14″/16″ 5.56 models balance recoil, velocity, and handling. Hunters or .308 fans can lean into the 7.62 variants for heavier hitting power with tuned gas lengths. (Translation: you don’t have to play armorer the minute it arrives.)
SAINT Victor 5.56 SBR 11.5″ AR-15 Rifle
Alternatives to Consider
- Daniel Defense — Premium AR builds known for cold-hammer-forged barrels and rock-solid handguards if you want to step up in price/features.
- Ruger — Value-oriented AR-556 and SFAR lines that cover both 5.56 and .308 use cases at approachable prices.
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