Longer Barrel, Better Results! Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 8.5″ 9mm

Springfield Armory has announced another iteration to their SAINT Victor Pistol lineup with a new 8.5″ 9mm offering, which brings the collection to a total of three. You have your choice of a 5.5″ or 8.5″ 9mm if you want a pistol cartridge, or you can opt for a 11.5″ 5.56 NATO if you so choose. All three options are listed on Springfield’s website for your viewing pleasure, and for potential addition to your gun collection.

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Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol

The Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 8.5″ 9mm Pistol (SKU: STV98509B) is benchmarked at an MSRP of $1,099, which still keeps affordable for most gun owners being roughly around that $1K price point. This newer, longer barreled 9mm pistol hailing from the SAINT Victor lineup is going to have similar traits as the ones that have come before it with its specific technical specs listed below as presented by Springfield Armory:

Cartridge: 9mm
Barrel: 8.5″ CMV, Melonite®, 1:10
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
Pistol Brace: SB Tactical SBA3
Trigger: Nickel Boron Coated Flat
Muzzle Device: SA Muzzle Drum

Receiver Extension: 3-Position Adjustable
Receiver End Plate: QD
Charging Handle: Standard
Safety Switch: 45-degree Short-Throw Ambidextrous
Trigger Guard: B5 Systems, Polymer
Grip: B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip
Magazines: (1) 32-Round
Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz
Length: 23″ – 25.5″

A Word from Springfield Armory on the SAINT Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol

Geneseo, Illinois – July 8th, 2025 – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the SAINT® Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol, the newest addition to the Victor line of AR-pattern firearms. This 9mm-chambered AR-pattern pistol with an 8.5” barrel adds a new level of capability to the popular SAINT Victor series.
The SAINT Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol is designed to deliver a highly capable 9mm with all the performance and capability you have come to expect from the SAINT Victor line.
“The SAINT Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol is an appealing new addition to the SAINT Victor family,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “Combining compact dimensions with full-throated 9mm ballistic performance, this new 9mm pistol stands ready for self-defense or a great time on the range.”

Final Thoughts

The utility that a 9mm AR-style pistol can have is quite expansive. You could deploy it for leagues or competitions, it could be a home defense firearm, and it could even be a “truck gun” for your 4-wheeler, UTV, or pickup truck. If you snagged one of these new SAINT Victor 8.5″ 9mm Pistols, what would you do with it? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and their new SAINT Victor 8.5” 9mm Pistol in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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