Our AR Pistol Builds represent the easiest, most affordable way to build and own your very own, top-tier pistol for pennies on the dollar. Configurations are available for AR9, AR-15 and 300 Blackout pistols. Our 100%-made-in-the-USA builds feature mil-spec Chromoly or Stainless Steel barrels for MOA accuracy.
What is an AR-15 Pistol?
An AR-15 pistol is like an AR-15 rifle, except unlike a short-barreled rifle (SBR), it doesn’t have a buttstock. Instead, AR pistols are either built with only an exposed buffer tube, or they’re equipped with something called a pistol stabilizing brace. AR pistols use a barrel shorter than 16″, and they can be chambered in different calibers that take advantage of this compact profile. Because of its ability to use a short barrel (7″ or less) and because it can cycle without a conventional gas system, the AR9 chambered in 9mm is a popular variant of the AR-15 often built as an AR pistol.
IMPORTANT! Never install a buttstock on an AR-type pistol without first being approved to build a short-barreled rifle. See AR-15 Pistol vs SBR: What’s the Difference?
What’s Included?
Regardless of caliber/chamber, each AR Pistol Build we sell includes a fully-built upper with gas system (except 9mm, which requires no gas tube), threaded muzzle with muzzle device, stripped M4-type upper, M-Lok, Keymod, or Picatinny handguard, M16 BCG or 9mm BCG with charging handle, and a lower parts kit with complete buffer system and pistol brace. All uppers feature Picatinny rails and M4 feed ramps.
Building With an 80% Lower
To complete your build, you can (in most states) purchase an 80% lower ,sold separately. You can opt to buy a stripped AR-15 lower receiver, which is considered a firearm under federal law and requires an FFL transfer.
AR Pistol Build Specifications
All barrels are forged from MIL-B-11595 E steel (4150 or Chromoly Vanadium)
All stainless barrels forged from Crucible 416R steel, offering sub-MOA accuracy
- All BCGs are M16 in profile with chrome lining and properly staked gas keys
- All stripped upper receivers forged from mil-spec 7075 T6 aluminum
- All buffer assemblies and lower parts kits are mil-spec in fit and finish
- All barreled uppers are test-fired to ensure proper assembly
State Laws Vary
Some states have banned 80% lowers and certain firearm parts, or have otherwise restricted the sale and ownership of products we sell. So, be sure to check your local and state laws. We can’t ship our products to certain states. Please check our Shipping & Return Policy before placing an order.
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