SHOT 2023: Springfield Rolls Out Saint Victor 9mm Carbine

SHOT 2023: Springfield Rolls Out Saint Victor 9mm Carbine
At SHOT Show 2023, Joe Woolley, Contributing Editor for Gun Tests Magazine, interviewed Michael Humphries, Media Relations Manager for Springfield Armory, to learn about the company's new Saint Victor 9mm Carbine.
The Saint Victor 9mm Carbine is a PCC (pistol caliber carbine) whose bolt carrier group features a direct blowback system designed specifically for the 9mm cartridge. Built on a dedicated 9mm lower receiver, the Saint Victor Carbine eliminates the need for magwell adapters and accepts Colt-pattern 32-round magazines. Constructed of steel, this Saint’s magazines interface with the dedicated lower and deliver smooth, reliable operation. MSRP $1299 for Model Number STV91609B
Features include a full-length free-floated handguard with M-Lok slots, forged upper and lower receivers designed around pistol-caliber cartridges, and a B5 Systems Grip and five-position adjustable stock.
To allow use on either shoulder, the Saint Victor 9mm Carbine features an ambidextrous thumb safety.
The Saint Victor 9mm Carbine's Forward Blast Diverter is recessed under the full-length handguard.
Flip-up sights come standard on the Saint Victor 9mm Carbine. The red dot shown in the video is not standard equipment on the gun.
Model Number
STV91609B
CALIBER
9mm
COLOR
Black
BARREL
16" CMV, Melonite, 1:10
SIGHTS
Low Profile Spring-Loaded Adjustable Flip-Up
UPPER RECEIVER
Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, Type III Hardcoat Anodized
LOWER RECEIVER
Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, Type III Hardcoat Anodized, Accu-Tite Tension System
BOLT CARRIER GROUP
9mm Blowback
HANDGUARD
Aluminum Free Float w/ SA Locking Tabs, M-Lok
STOCK
B5 Systems Bravo
TRIGGER
Nickel Boron Coated Flat
MUZZLE DEVICE
SA 9mm Forward Blast Diverter
RECEIVER EXTENSION
6-Position Adjustable
RECEIVER END PLATE
QD
CHARGING HANDLE
Standard
SAFETY SWITCH
Ambidextrous
TRIGGER GUARD
B5 Systems, Polymer
GRIP
B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip
MAGAZINES
(1) 32-Round
WEIGHT
6 lbs 15 oz
LENGTH
31.75" - 35"

[@toddparsons2980]

So glad they went with Colt pattern SMG mags 👍

[@KPad87]

Should of been Glock mags

[@truss6282]

I agree with the the colt mags

[@richardmmarcus1]

Colt SMG mags been in production since 1982. Thompson Sub Machine Gun [SMG] They are Steel, available.

[@larrywem2137]

Is the muzzle device able to removed to run a suppressor?

[@ricktilbury9690]

Own one. I am stocking up on magazines. Great gun! Very fun.

[@cameronknox9438]

Anychance you’ve tried the offbrand colt mags and know if they’re and good or not?

[@dandaman2753]

But because it does not take Glock magazines that are definitely more widely available and already owned than those Colt metal magazines, it won't really the accepted and eventually they'll stop making it. Kind of a shame.

[@Chris_the_Dingo]

I get your point, but not everyone owns or cares about Glock magazines. Pistol magazines have proven to be problematic with carbines. Just my opinion, but this would be a great companion rifle for anybody wanting to simplify to a 9mm rifle/pistol combo...regardless of their chosen pistol.