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Springfield Armory Saint 5.56mm NATO 16in Black Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 10+1 Rounds
5.56 NATO8" barrel1:8 twistNFA Status: Verify with retailerCA Compliant
Short Barrel: Verify Classification
72/ 100

Outfitters Score™

Good

Springfield Armory scores as a unrated build with excellent value pricing and a bare-bones configuration.

Our proprietary rating combines brand tier, price percentile within the caliber, feature completeness, barrel versatility, retailer availability, caliber practicality, and use-case fit.

Brand Quality12/25
Value20/20
Feature Completeness5/15
Barrel12/15
Availability8/10
Caliber10/10
Use Case Fit5/5
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Short Barrel: Verify Classification

This firearm has a barrel under 16 inches. It may be classified as an AR Pistol (with brace) or an SBR (with stock, NFA regulated). Check with the retailer to confirm classification before purchasing.

Description

Springfield Armory Saint Flip Up Sight 5.56mm NATO 16in Black Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 10+1 Rounds - This California-compliant SAINT offers superlative defensive capabilities in a package that satisfies that state's DOJ requirements. A 1:8" twist Melonite-treated 16" chrome moly vanadium barrel affords maximum ammunition versatility. A fixed Magpul stock provides a solid foundation for precision shooting, while the carbine "H" heavy tungsten buffer tames recoil. Top-tier tactical features like nickel boron-coated fire controls and included flip-up iron sights make this SAINT a must-have. The Strike Industries California-compliant pistol grip offers positive control while remaining within California DOJ guidelines.; The Magpul fixed stock combines an optimized length of pull with a reliably comfortable cheek weld.; An ambidextrous safety comes standard, so the SAINT works equally well on either shoulder.; A padded rifle case is included with each SAINT. The foam shell and adjustable interior Velcro straps ensure the rifle and any mounted optics are protected during transportation. The case also features two exterior magazine pouches for standard pattern AR-15 magazines.; 4140 Chrome Moly Vandium Barrel; GI Style Charging Handle;

Features

Ambidextrous|Ambi

Full Specifications

Overview

BrandSpringfield Armory
ModelST916556BMCAS
SKU1616335
Rifle Typesemi auto
PlatformAR15
Caliber5.56 NATO
UPC0706397927080

Barrel

Barrel Length8"
Barrel Material4140 CMV
Barrel Finishnitride
Barrel Profileheavy
Twist Rate1:8

Receiver

Forward AssistNo
Dust CoverNo

Handguard

Free FloatNo

Furniture

Stock Typefixed

Muzzle

Suppressor ReadyNo

Sights & Optics

Sights Includedflip-up
Optic ReadyYes

Finish

Finishgray

Compliance

CA CompliantYes
ClassificationShort Barrel: Verify Classification
NFA ItemVerify with retailer

What's Included (Complete Rifle)

This is a complete, ready-to-shoot firearm.

Upper Receiver

Lower Receiver

Barrel

8" 4140 CMV

Bolt Carrier Group

Handguard

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Stock / BraceVerify with retailer

Grip

Trigger

Muzzle Device

Charging Handle

Gas Block

Gas Tube

Buffer Tube

Iron Sights

flip-up

Optic

Stock / Brace: Verify with retailer

We cannot confirm from available data whether this firearm includes a stock or brace. This distinction determines its legal classification.

Springfield Armory

Saint 5.56mm NATO 16in Black Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 10+1 Rounds

ST916556BMCAS

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$959.99

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