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Citadel Taipan X Pump Action .223 Rem 16.5"

$1,124.69 Out of stock

Pump-action rifle combining AR-15 ergonomics with manual operation. Uses standard AR magazines, features adjustable stock, full-length rail, and threaded barrel. Ideal for sport shooting, training, and defense.

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The Citadel Taipan X: AR Ergonomics Meet Pump Action Reliability

The Citadel Taipan X represents a thoughtful departure from the semi-automatic rifle platform, offering shooters the familiar ergonomics of the AR-15 in a manually operated pump-action design.

Design and Operation

This rifle employs a spring-assisted pump mechanism that requires manual operation of the bolt for each shot. The design combines the best of two worlds: the intuitive controls and handling characteristics that have made the AR-15 platform the standard for American shooters, paired with the mechanical simplicity and reliability of pump-action operation.

Practical Features

  • Magazine Compatibility: Accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines, eliminating the need to invest in proprietary ammunition storage
  • Selector Switch: Uses the same safety lever profile as AR-15 rifles, reducing the learning curve for experienced shooters
  • TSP X Stock: Adjustable buttstock allows customization for different shooter preferences and body types
  • Full-Length Picatinny Rail: Integrated top rail accommodates any standard optic mounting system
  • Threaded Barrel: 16.5-inch barrel with threading for suppressors or muzzle devices
  • Caliber: .223 Remington, the most common rifle cartridge in America

Ideal Applications

The Taipan X excels as a training platform for new shooters, a reliable sporting rifle, and a practical defensive tool. The manual operation encourages deliberate shot placement while maintaining the ergonomic familiarity shooters expect from modern rifle design.