It's been shipped!
Quick update. I ended up buying this model:
https://www.springfield-armory.com/saint-victor-556-ar-15-pistol-b5/
It's been shipped and should arrive at my FFL today. Next step is to send the gun for review.
After talking with my FFL...they agreed the Saint Victor 7.5" Pistol doesn't appear to be on the current "banned list".
However, I would need to get it reviewed, approved and listed on the MD handgun changed to reflect "approved" for this model before I could take possession...