Springfield Armory Saint Opinions

'88Scrat · February 9, 2020, 04:58 PM

There is some info out there and on here on them but I was hoping for a current opinion of the Saint AR-15. I wasn't planning on buying one, in fact I've been saving to buy a Winchester 1873 in 44-40. However, a friend of mine who bought one a month ago that has all of 30 rounds through it was recently offered a job in Colorado where such rifles are generally frowned upon. He doesn't want to take it with him.

He offered to sell it to me at a stupid low price so long as I didn't sell it right away for a profit and he gets to shoot it when he is back in town every so often.

It's a vanilla Saint AR, so far as I know it's the basic model though he did add a sling. Not what I was planning on, I'm not really a huge black rifle guy, but I think I'd be stupid to pass up the price.

Thoughts on the Springfield platform of AR?

Thanks!

50 shooter · February 10, 2020, 12:37 AM

Basically you get a tuned up AR that you pay a little extra for. If you can build your own, you could do exactly what they have done. Only you could do it cheaper.

Price it on a few different big box stores and Gun Broker, then ask yourself if the price your friend is asking is worth it.

If you're both happy, buy it.

'88Scrat · February 10, 2020, 01:28 AM

$450

He wants $450, though it's purely speculation I think his wife may have had a say in him parting with it. There's more to that story but I'll leave it alone.

Told ya it was stupid low...

50 shooter · February 10, 2020, 02:12 AM

If that's what he wants for it, do it tomorrow and run like hell!!!

Don't argue, haggle, think about it... put the cash in his hand and shake the other while you're leaving. If that's what he wants for it, you're stealing it!

Buy a case of ammo or two with the leftover cash that you'll have. Then hit the range and post some pics of your new toy.

'88Scrat · February 10, 2020, 12:01 PM

Called him up earlier and its done.

My 44-40 can wait for another month or two.

Kreyzhorse · February 10, 2020, 02:10 PM

I think you did ok if you snagged if for $450. Even building your own, it's hard to beat that price and the Springfield might have some upgraded parts over what you might buy building your own to hit that price point.

ms6852 · February 10, 2020, 02:35 PM

The cheapest I found online for the Saint AR is $688 brand new. So you've done well. Now you can sell it and add the profit towards your Winchester .

Sharkbite · February 10, 2020, 02:52 PM

I live in Colorado...i’ll buy it right NOW for that price.

Old 454 · February 13, 2020, 01:08 PM

I have the ar15 saint... damn good shooting ar15..... I have had mine since they came out and have thousands of rounds through mine and not one problem

stephen426 · February 13, 2020, 07:32 PM

Great deal on a nice rifle. I think it will grow on you even if you intended to buy a lever gun first. Shoot it and enjoy it. .223/5.56 is pretty affordable to shoot so enjoy the great deal you got.

As for people offering to buy the rifle at the price you got it, they either didn't read your entire post (specifically about keeping the gun and not flipping it) or they don't respect friends.

February 9, 2020, 04:58 PM	#1
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Springfield Armory Saint Opinions There is some info out there and on here on them but I was hoping for a current opinion of the Saint AR-15. I wasn't planning on buying one, in fact I've been saving to buy a Winchester 1873 in 44-40. However, a friend of mine who bought one a month ago that has all of 30 rounds through it was recently offered a job in Colorado where such rifles are generally frowned upon. He doesn't want to take it with him. He offered to sell it to me at a stupid low price so long as I didn't sell it right away for a profit and he gets to shoot it when he is back in town every so often. It's a vanilla Saint AR, so far as I know it's the basic model though he did add a sling. Not what I was planning on, I'm not really a huge black rifle guy, but I think I'd be stupid to pass up the price. Thoughts on the Springfield platform of AR? Thanks! __________________ BOOM

February 10, 2020, 12:37 AM	#2
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Basically you get a tuned up AR that you pay a little extra for. If you can build your own, you could do exactly what they have done. Only you could do it cheaper. Price it on a few different big box stores and Gun Broker, then ask yourself if the price your friend is asking is worth it. If you're both happy, buy it. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

February 10, 2020, 01:28 AM	#3
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	$450 He wants $450, though it's purely speculation I think his wife may have had a say in him parting with it. There's more to that story but I'll leave it alone. Told ya it was stupid low... __________________ BOOM

February 10, 2020, 02:12 AM	#4
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	If that's what he wants for it, do it tomorrow and run like hell!!! Don't argue, haggle, think about it... put the cash in his hand and shake the other while you're leaving. If that's what he wants for it, you're stealing it! Buy a case of ammo or two with the leftover cash that you'll have. Then hit the range and post some pics of your new toy. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

February 10, 2020, 12:01 PM	#5
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Called him up earlier and its done. My 44-40 can wait for another month or two. __________________ BOOM

February 10, 2020, 02:10 PM	#6
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I think you did ok if you snagged if for $450. Even building your own, it's hard to beat that price and the Springfield might have some upgraded parts over what you might buy building your own to hit that price point. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

February 10, 2020, 02:35 PM	#7
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	The cheapest I found online for the Saint AR is $688 brand new. So you've done well. Now you can sell it and add the profit towards your Winchester . __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

February 10, 2020, 02:52 PM	#8
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	I live in Colorado...i’ll buy it right NOW for that price.

February 13, 2020, 01:08 PM	#9
Old 454 Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Chesterton Ind. Posts: 822	I have the ar15 saint... damn good shooting ar15..... I have had mine since they came out and have thousands of rounds through mine and not one problem

February 13, 2020, 07:32 PM	#10
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	Great deal on a nice rifle. I think it will grow on you even if you intended to buy a lever gun first. Shoot it and enjoy it. .223/5.56 is pretty affordable to shoot so enjoy the great deal you got. As for people offering to buy the rifle at the price you got it, they either didn't read your entire post (specifically about keeping the gun and not flipping it) or they don't respect friends. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!