Springfield Armory is completely unapologetic about redefining what an entry level defensive rifle should be. The SAINT Edge is loaded with features you would expect to find on rifles costing hundreds of dollars more. The ultimate refinement of the AR-15 form, the SAINT features the Accu-Tite receiver mating system. The optics ready flat top receiver come equipped with a Springfield Armory low profile flip up aperture sight with 1/2 MOA adjustment. A new Spring Field Armory exclusive Full Length M-LOK Compatible free float hand guard allows you to mount all of your favorite accessories. The Bravo Company butt stock rides a Mil-Spec receiver extension tube. The rifle has a comfortable-to-shoot mid length gas system and comes with a Magpul PMAG magazine.
Specifications and Features
Springfield Armory SAINT Edge AR-15 Semi Auto Rifle STE916556BC
5.56 NATO (also accepts .223 Remington)
Mid-Length Gas System
16" Lightweight Profile CMV barrel with Melonite finish
1:8" twist
10 rounds capacity
Magpul PMAG magazine
7075-T6 upper and lower receivers
Mil-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail
M4 Feed Ramps
Low Profile Multi/Mode Adjustable Gas Block
Accu-Tite receiver mating system
Springfield low profile flip up rear dual aperture sight; 1/2 MOA Windage adjustment
Springfield Flip Up Front Sight; 1/2 MOA Elevation adjustment
Springfield Armory Unique Proprietary Patent-Pending Full Length Aluminum Free Float Hand Guard (SA Locking Tabs) M-LOK compatible
Bravo Company Mod 3 Pistol Grip
Bravo Company Mod 0 SOPMOD Stock
Mil-Spec receiver extension
GI Charging Handle
Springfield Armory Proprietary Modular Match Short Reset Single Stage Trigger
Integral Trigger Guard
Carbine H Heavy Tungsten Buffer
MIL-SPEC Dimension Carbine Receiver Extension
Springfield Armory Proprietary Mid Size Charging Handle
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
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. — Craig Boddington
