The Retay RA1522 .22 LR pistol in the 25-round version is a lightweight rimfire built on the AR layout (brand part no. RA1522PST-BLK-MLOK). Retay USA gives it an aluminum M-LOK forend, a black polymer frame and a foldable brace, plus flip-up front and rear sights. The barrel is 8.5 inches long and uses a blowback action with a thumb safety. At 4.74 pounds, it is light enough for all-day plinking. It is a good match for training, recreational shooting and small-game practice.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 LR, a quiet, inexpensive cartridge for training and plinking.
• Magazine capacity is 25 rounds, which means fewer reloads on the range.
• The barrel is 8.5 inches long, a compact length for a rimfire pistol.
• The barrel is a dead straight deep bore drilled design, which Retay says is stronger and more accurate.
• The barrel finish is black chrome, a hard, corrosion-resistant coating.
• The forend is aluminum with M-LOK slots, which accepts lights, grips and other accessories.
• The frame is black polymer, which helps hold the weight to 4.74 pounds.
• The rear support is a foldable brace, which makes the pistol more compact to store and carry.
• The sights are flip-up front and rear, so the pistol is usable without an optic.
• The controls include a thumb safety on a semi-automatic blowback action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does the magazine hold? This version uses a 25-round magazine, which Retay lists as the standard capacity for the RA1522.

How much does it weigh? Retay lists the RA1522 at 4.74 pounds.

Is the forend aluminum or polymer? On this pistol, the M-LOK forend is aluminum. The frame is black polymer.

Buy the Retay USA RA1522 .22 LR AR-Style Pistol, 8.5-Inch Barrel, M-LOK, 25-Round

Cheap ammunition and a 25-round magazine make the RA1522 a natural range-day pistol. The aluminum M-LOK forend gives you room to add a light or grip as you like. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more AR pistols while you are here.