Although it is listed under semi-auto rifles, the DPMS Kitty Cat (brand part no. DP51655207131) is actually an AR-pattern pistol, built on a 7.5-inch barrel with an adjustable brace rather than a shoulder stock. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, it pairs a forged 7075-T6 upper and lower with a DPMS quad-rail free-float handguard for a compact, maneuverable package. It suits shooters who want AR-15 ergonomics and firepower in a smaller, easier-to-store platform for home defense or the range. Every major component is finished to Mil-spec tolerances for reliable operation.

Key Specifications

• This is a pistol-format firearm, not a rifle, despite its listing here; it ships with a brace instead of a stock.
• Chambered in 5.56 NATO for widely available, effective ammunition.
• Rifling twist of 1:7 inches stabilizes a broad range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• The 7.5-inch barrel is chrome-moly-vanadium steel with a black phosphate finish for durability.
• Uses a pistol-length gas system paired with an M4 barrel extension.
• The DPMS quad-rail handguard free-floats the barrel and pairs with a .750 low-profile gas block and A2-style flash hider.
• The upper receiver is forged 7075-T6 aluminum, hard-coat anodized to Mil-spec.
• The bolt carrier group uses a shot-peened Carpenter 158 steel bolt with a staked gas key, parkerized outside and chrome lined inside.
• The lower receiver and brace pair a forged 7075-T6 lower with an A2 grip and a DPMS adjustable CAR-style brace.
• Ships with one 30-round DPMS aluminum magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a rifle or a pistol? It is a pistol. The 7.5-inch barrel and adjustable brace, not a shoulder stock, classify it as an AR-pattern pistol.

What is the twist rate good for? The 1:7 twist stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights, from lighter varmint loads to heavier match projectiles.

What comes included? One 30-round DPMS aluminum magazine ships with the pistol.

Buy the DPMS Kitty Cat 5.56 NATO Pistol

Compact, capable, and built on Mil-spec components, this Kitty Cat pistol is ready to ship. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more DPMS firearms and other semi-auto rifles while you are here.