Shop AR pistols by caliber
- 5.56 AR Pistols
- 9mm AR Pistols
- 300 Blackout AR Pistols
- AR-10 Pistols
- 7.62x39 AR Pistols
- 5.7x28 AR Pistols
- 10mm AR Pistols
- 45 ACP AR Pistols
Shop AR pistols by barrel length
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Pick a caliber
| Caliber | Why people pick it | Ammo |
|---|---|---|
| 5.56 / 223 Wylde | Cheap to feed, flat shooting, takes standard AR mags. | Rifle Ammo |
| 300 Blackout | Built for short barrels and runs well suppressed. | Rifle Ammo |
| 9mm | Low recoil, inexpensive practice, often uses Glock-pattern mags. | Handgun Ammo |
| 308 and 8.6 Blackout | Full-power rounds on a larger AR-10 receiver. | Rifle Ammo |
| 7.62x39 | The AK round, with AR controls. | Rifle Ammo |
| 5.7x28 | Small, fast and very light on recoil. | Handgun Ammo |
| 10mm | More punch than 9mm, and a longer barrel adds speed. | Handgun Ammo |
| 45 ACP | Big bullet that is subsonic in most loads. | Handgun Ammo |
Mags are in AR Magazines, and most AR pistols wear a red dot. Want a 16 inch barrel and a stock? See AR Rifles.
AR Pistols FAQ
What makes an AR pistol a pistol?
A barrel under 16 inches and no shoulder stock. Adding a stock to one turns it into a short-barreled rifle under the National Firearms Act. Check federal and state law before you change one.
Will 5.56 and .223 both work?
A 223 Wylde or 5.56 chamber fires both. A chamber marked .223 Remington only should be fed .223. Go by the marking on the barrel.