NEW Springfield Armory SAINT SBR & Edge SBR

We are less than one week away from NRA Show 2018 held down in Dallas, Texas. What many gun enthusiasts know this means is more NEW firearms are about to be unveiled to the shooting industry. Its nearly the 2nd coming of Christmas (if there was such a joyous thing). Springfield Armory has begun to show us what they plan to exhibit with the announcement of 2 NEW Short-Barreled Rifles. They are the SAINT SBR and SAINT Edge SBR chambered in 5.56mm.

The SAINT SBR is a new iteration of their SAINT M-LOK Free-Float Handguard rifle in 5.56mm, but in a much smaller yet feasible package for close quarters. The SAINT SBR is as rock solid as its rifle counterpart and has an equally solid resume.

Barrel: 11.5” CMV Melonite Finish Internally & Externally, A2 Flash Hider, 1:8” Twist
Trigger: SA Proprietary, Nickel Boron Coated GI Style
Upper Receiver: SA Forged Type III Hard Coat Anodized Aircraft Grade 7075 T6 Aluminum Flat Top w/ Forward Assist & M4 Feed Ramps
Lower Receiver: SA Forged Type III Hard Coat Anodized Aircraft Grade 7075 T6 Aluminum w/ Accu-Tite^™ Tension System & Receiver End Plate w/ QD Swivel Attachment
Handguard: Full Length Aluminum Free Float Handguard w/ M-LOK Attachment Points
Gas System: SA Proprietary Low Profile Carbine Length Adjustable Gas Block

Receiver Extension: Mil-Spec Carbine, 7075 T6 Type III Hard Anodized Aluminum
Bolt-Carrier Group: Enhanced M16 Melonite Finish, MPT w/ 9310 Steel Bolt
Buffer Assembly: Carbine “H” Heavy Tungsten Buffer
Stock: Bravo Company Gunfighter
Safety Switch: Single-Sided, 90^° Throw
Length: 27.5” (Collapsed) / 30.75” (Extended)
Weight: 6 Lbs. (Without Magazine)

The MSRP for the SAINT SBR rolls in at $1,049 placing it at the same retail pricing as the SAINT M-LOK Free-Float Handguard rifle.

The SAINT Edge SBR kicks it up a notch even further when it comes to quality and durability.

Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 series expands to include the SAINT EDGE SBR… For those looking for light, tight and quick-handling short-barreled rifle with top quality features throughout, the SAINT EDGE SBR with its lightweight billet-lower receiver is the ultimate hard use combat carbine.

The secret sauce, if you will, to this SBR is laying the foundation for tremendous quality with its billet lower receiver. Something that is usually received for custom shop firearms, both the Springfield Armory SAINT Edge rifle and now the SAINT Edge SBR employ the much stronger, lighter and aggressively attractive billet lower receiver.

The complete specification listing for the SAINT Edge SBR, as provided by Springfield Armory, can be read below:

Barrel: 11.5” LW CMV Melonite Finish Internally & Externally, A2 Flash Hider, 1:8” Twist
Trigger: SA Proprietary. Modular Match-grade Short Reset Single Stage
Upper Receiver: SA Forged Type III Hard Coat Anodized Aircraft Grade 7075 T6 Aluminum Flat Top w/ Forward Assist & M4 Feed Ramps
Lower Receiver: SA Billet Type III Hard Coat Anodized Aircraft Grade 7075 T6 Aluminum w/ Accu-Tite^™ Tension System & Receiver End Plate w/ QD Swivel Attachment
Handguard: Full Length Aluminum Free Float Handguard w/ M-Lok Attachment Points
Gas System: SA Proprietary Low Profile Carbine Length Adjustable Gas Block
Receiver Extension: Mil-Spec Carbine, 7075 T6 Type III Hard Anodized Aluminum

Bolt-Carrier Group: Enhanced M16 Melonite Finish, MPT w/ 9310 Steel Bolt
Buffer Assembly: Carbine “H” Heavy Tungsten Buffer
Charging Handle: Mid-Size
Stock: Bravo Company Gunfighter, Mod 0 SOPMOD
Safety Switch: Single-Sided, 90^° Throw
Trigger Guard: Integral to Receiver
Pistol Grip: Bravo Company Gunfighter Mod 3
Length: 27.5” (Collapsed) / 30.75” (Extended)
Weight: 5 Lbs. 10 Oz. (Without Magazine)

The Springfield Armory SAINT Edge SBR catalogs at $1,299 for shooting enthusiasts.

NFA Disclaimer: These firearms are under regulation by the National Firearms Act (NFA). It is the buyer’s responsibility to comply with all NFA rules, restrictions and/or laws determined by your city or state. Please ensure you are up-to-date on all current legal terms regarding your purchase.

Adam Scepaniak