{"id":123587,"date":"2020-02-02T13:34:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T18:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=123587"},"modified":"2020-02-02T13:34:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T13:21:34","slug":"springfield-armory-saint-edge-pdw-shot-show-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-armory-saint-edge-pdw-shot-show-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory&#8217;s SAINT Edge PDW &#8211; SHOT Show 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/D20E1246-BD56-43B0-9B20-4C71CF61BB6A-e1580605375955.jpeg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123588\" \/><figcaption>The SAINT Edge PDW is packed with features that are all kept in a tiny little package.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m0NxU3rAWmA&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-armory-saint-edge-pdw-shot-show-2020\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/saint-edge-pdw-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/saint-edge-pdw-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/saint-edge-pdw-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/saint-edge-pdw-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/saint-edge-pdw-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/saint-edge-pdw.jpg 1236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Springfield has brought several compact self-defense-purposed weapons to SHOT 2020. Among them, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/saint-edge-pdw-coming-soon\/\" campaign=\"SHOT_2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">SAINT Edge PDW<\/a> is maybe the most balanced personal defense weapon (PDW) in terms of size, firepower and deployment speed. This 5.5&#8243; barreled, 5.56 NATO-chambered AR-style pistol is a sweet little package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8CA2E06C-7084-4F12-97C1-B78514A4B8B3-e1580605472551.jpeg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123589\" \/><figcaption>Saint Edge PDW with Maxim Defense SCW brace extended.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were able to talk one-on-one with Springfield Armory Media Manager Mike Humphries at SHOT about this new product, so check out the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>We were really impressed by the compactness of the Edge PDW after handling it in person. It would slide under nearly any vehicle&#8217;s front seat, inside a nightstand, or even in a bathroom drawer. And all you have to do in order to start dispensing freedom is rip open the brace, flick the safety off and start squeezing the trigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>5.56x45mm NATO<\/li><li>5.5&#8243; CMV Melonite barrel<\/li><li>1:8 twist<\/li><li>1\/2&#215;28 TPI muzzle threads<\/li><li>Maxim Defense HateBrake<\/li><li>Enhanced nickel boron coated single-stage flat trigger<\/li><li>Enhanced M16 Melonite BCG<\/li><li>7075 T6 aluminum (forged) upper and (billet) lower<\/li><li>Accu-Tite upper receiver tensioning system<\/li><li>M-LOK handguard<\/li><li>Edge forward hand stop<\/li><li>Maxim Defense SCW brace<\/li><li>Reptilla CQG pistol grip<\/li><li>5 lbs. 10.7 oz.<\/li><li>18.75&#8243; &#8211; 23.5&#8243; long<\/li><li>$1,699 MSRP<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/C04B797A-C156-482C-9A98-2EEFE7FA20C7-e1580605540695.jpeg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123592\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re told that the SAINT Edge PDW should be coming out in the near future with an MSRP of $1,699.  We&#8217;ll definitely have one in for review as well so stay tuned.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or for updates on its official release date visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/saint-edge-pdw-coming-soon\/\" campaign=\"SHOT_2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Springfield-Armory.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8B3DAEB4-7885-44A2-BC25-C2B27D2BDD96-e1580605596817.jpeg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123591\" \/><figcaption>Maxim Defense Hate Brake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B8E393ED-704E-4BB8-8E91-A7AA7B58AE42-e1580605635554.jpeg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123590\" \/><figcaption>Brace in the extended position.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/C3497CD3-EA06-46AA-ACFB-4613B0790D86-e1580605665417.jpeg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123593\" \/><figcaption>The brace from the rear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/91DF2338-2A72-4EE6-8579-1E8C14461446-e1580605694290.jpeg\" alt=\"Radically Compact &amp; Exceedingly Portable: Springfield Armory's SAINT Edge PDW - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-123594\" \/><figcaption>SAINT Edge PDW bolt closeup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>***<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/\" campaign=\"SHOT2020_BuySellGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica! 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