Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 Pistol: Compact Power and Precision
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 Pistol represents a thoughtful approach to short-barreled rifle design, chambered in the versatile .223 Wylde cartridge. This platform delivers the reliability and modularity of the AR-15 in a compact package suitable for home defense, sport shooting, and tactical training.
Key Features
Caliber and Barrel
- .223 Wylde chamber accepts both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition
- 7.5" heavy barrel with 1:8 twist rate for excellent stability
- 4150 CRMOV steel with nitride finish for durability and corrosion resistance
- 1/2 x 28 muzzle threads with included muzzle brake
Construction and Handling
- 7075 aluminum upper and lower receivers for strength and light weight
- 6061 aluminum handguard with full-length picatinny rail for optics and accessories
- M4 feed ramps ensure reliable feeding
- Mil-spec polymer grip provides comfortable control
- Overall length of 23.5" and weight of 5.0 lbs make this an easy-handling platform
Reliability
- 0.750" gas block with black oxide finish
- Pistol-length gas tube for proper cycling
- Milspec trigger with 5.5-6 lb pull
- Semi-automatic action
What's Included
- One 30-round magazine
- Pistol buffer tube (brace not included—add your preferred stabilizing brace separately)
- Muzzle brake pre-installed
This is a solid foundation for a compact AR-15 pistol build, offering the accuracy and reliability shooters expect from the platform.