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.

Attributes

Barrel Length: 7.5"
Barrel Type: Nitride
Caliber: .223 Wylde
Color: Bronze
Type: AR-15 Pistol
Type: Pistol