Springfield Armory Saint Edge Semi Automatic Pistol With Maxim Defense CQB Brace, 5.56 NATO, 10.3" Barrel, 30 Round Capacity, Black Finish
The SAINT™ Edge Pistol combines the most popular features of the most premium SAINT™ in the lineup with the compact shootability of a pistol platform.
With the same features that make the SAINT™ Edge a premium rifle, the SAINT™ Edge Pistol in 5.56 allows for maximum portability and ease of use in close quarters. The lightweight billet-machined lower receiver compliments the patent-pending full-length free float handguard, and the 10.3” lightweight 1:8 twist CMV barrel creates a comfortable, quick-handling and versatile platform. The rugged Maxim Defense CQB adjustable pistol brace reduces size, stabilizes recoil, and enhances accuracy in one or two-handed operation.
The lower receiver is machined, rather than forged, from aircraft grade 7075 T6 billet aluminum, and features Springfield Armory’s proprietary adjustable Accu-Tite™ tension system, designed to eliminate movement between the upper and lower receivers. A crisp SA match short reset trigger system provides the feel of a competition trigger in a tactical platform. The flat-top upper receiver is Type lll hard-coat anodized 7075 T6 aluminum, with a forward assist and M4 feed ramps for reliable cycling. The enhanced M16 bolt carrier group is finished with super-hard Melonite® and carries a premium 9310 HPT/MPI steel bolt, superior to Mil-Spec. The charging handle is Springfield Armory’s exclusive mid-size design for enhanced operation.
The patent-pending slim free-float aluminum handguard is M-Lok compatible to give you an almost unlimited choice of accessories, with multiple mounting points for slings, lights and other equipment. An aluminum forward hand stop is included to keep your support hand clear of the muzzle. Under the handguard, a carbine-length, multi/mode adjustable gas block allows for tuning to specific ammo or suppressor use, and is pinned to the barrel for reliable operation, eliminating the concern of the block coming out of alignment. Unlike other “optics ready” pistols that are unusable out of the box, the Edge Pistol comes complete with front and rear spring loaded flip-up sights, allowing you to take this SAINT™ immediately to the range. The ½ MOA windage adjustable dual aperture rear sight, and ½ MOA elevation-adjustable front sight can be folded down or used to co-witness with optics.
The compact SAINT™ Edge Pistol is the perfect companion for personal defense. At just 24.6” with the brace collapsed, and weighing only 5 lbs, 11.5 ounces, the newest SAINT™ pistol from Springfield Armory delivers a lot of power in a small package.
Caliber: 5.56x45mm (.223 REM)
Length: 24.6" Collapsed / 28.5" Extended
Weight: 5 lbs 11.5 oz
Upper Receiver: Forged Type III Hard Coat Anodized, 7075 T6 Aluminum
Lower Receiver: 7075 T6 Billet w/ Accu-Tite™ Tension System
Barrel: 10.3" Lightweight Profile CMV, 1:8 Twist, Melonite®
Gas System: Carbine Length .625, SA Low-Profile Adjustable Gas Block
Trigger: SA Match Single Stage w/ Short Reset
Sights: Front: SA Spring Loaded Flip-Up, 1/2 MOA Elevation Adjustable, Rear: SA Spring Loaded Low Profile Flip-UP, Dual Aperture Sight, 1/2 MOA Windage Adjustable
Trigger Guard: Integral to Receiver
Pistol Grip: Bravo Company Mod 3
Handguard: M-Lok Aluminum SA Patent Pending Free Float w/ SA Locking Tabs & Forward Hand Stop
Forearm Brace: Maxim Defense CQB, Adjustable 4-Positions
Buffer Assembly: Maxim System
Receiver Extension: Integral w/ Maxim System
Charging Handle: SA Mid-Size
Bolt Carrier Group: Enhanced M16, Melonite®, HPT/MPI 9310 Steel Bolt
Magazine: 1 - 30 Round Magpul Pmag Gen M3
Case: Soft Pistol Case
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles.
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Craig Boddington
