The Patriot Ordnance Factory Minuteman in 5.56x45mm NATO (brand part no. 02046) is a semi-auto AR-platform rifle finished in Tungsten Cerakote, built around a 13.75-inch black steel threaded barrel fitted with a pinned Dead Air muzzle brake. Patriot Ordnance Factory pairs the barrel with a mid-length low-profile direct impingement gas system and a 13-inch Renegade Rail M-LOK handguard. The rifle ships with a 30-round Magpul PMAG. Among semi-auto carbines in the AR rifles category, the Minuteman favors shooters who want a compact, pinned-brake 5.56 platform with a distinct Tungsten finish.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
• Barrel has a 1:7-inch rate of twist.
• Built on a semi-auto AR-platform action.
• Features a 13.75-inch barrel with a pinned Dead Air muzzle brake.
• Runs a mid-length, low-profile direct impingement gas system.
• Wrapped in a 13-inch Renegade Rail M-LOK handguard.
• Receiver is finished in Tungsten Cerakote.
• Feeds from a detachable magazine with a 30+1 capacity.
• Ships with a 30-round Magpul PMAG.
• Overall length is 45 inches.
• Ships at approximately 9.55 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the muzzle brake pinned? Yes, the Dead Air muzzle brake is pinned to the 13.75-inch barrel.

What magazine does this rifle ship with? A 30-round Magpul PMAG.

What finish does this rifle have? Tungsten Cerakote on the receiver.

Buy the Patriot Ordnance Factory Minuteman 5.56 NATO

A compact, pinned-brake 5.56 AR rifle with a distinct Tungsten finish is exactly what the Minuteman delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.