About the Springfield Saint Victor PDW

The Springfield Saint Victor PDW 5.56 NATO AR-15 Pistol with Maxim SCW Brace represents a significant evolution in compact firearm design. Built on Springfield Armory’s proven Saint Victor platform, this pistol combines a shortened gas system with the proprietary Maxim Defense SCW brace system to deliver a firearm that is remarkably short, fast-handling, and reliable. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, it provides the ballistic performance of a carbine in a package that measures just over 24 inches collapsed. This is not a compromise weapon; it is a purpose-built tool for operators who demand maximum mobility without sacrificing terminal performance.

Overview

The Springfield Saint Victor PDW 5.56 NATO AR-15 Pistol with Maxim SCW Brace is engineered around a 5.5-inch chrome-moly steel barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, optimized for stability with both 55-grain and 77-grain loads. The Maxim SCW brace uses a captured buffer system housed within a two-position buttstock tube, reducing overall length to 24.5 inches collapsed and 27.25 inches extended. The upper receiver features a free-float M-Lok handguard with a continuous top Picatinny rail, allowing direct mounting of optics and accessories. The lower receiver includes an enhanced trigger with a crisp 4.5-pound pull and an ambidextrous safety selector. Each pistol is factory-tested for accuracy and function, with a durable Melonite finish on the barrel and bolt carrier group.

Features & Specs

• Barrel and Gas System: 5.5-inch chrome-moly steel barrel, 1:7 twist, Melonite finish; carbine-length gas system with a low-profile gas block; pinned and welded flash hider.
• Maxim SCW Brace: Proprietary Maxim Defense SCW brace with a two-position tube; integrated captured buffer system; collapsed length of 24.5 inches; adjustable cheek rest.
• Receiver and Handguard: Forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers; Type III hard coat anodized; 7-inch free-float M-Lok handguard with full top Picatinny rail.

• Fire Control Group: Single-stage enhanced trigger, 4.5-pound pull weight; nickel-boron coated trigger and hammer; ambidextrous safety selector.
• Bolt Carrier Group: Full-auto profile bolt carrier; chrome-lined carrier interior; shot-peened and MPI-tested bolt; Melonite finish.
• Weight and Dimensions: 5.3 pounds unloaded; 24.5 inches collapsed, 27.25 inches extended; 1.5-inch width across safety selector.

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO (compatible with .223 Remington).
• Magazine: Accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines; ships with one 30-round magazine.
• Twist Rate: 1:7 inches, optimized for 62-77 grain projectiles.