The Franklin Armory CA7 5.56 pistol (brand part no. 00-30018-BLK) is a bolt-action repeater built on the familiar AR pattern, so it handles like the AR-15 it resembles while cycling by hand. Franklin Armory fits it with a 7.5-inch medium contour barrel, a 7-inch FST handguard and an A2 muzzle device. A salt bath nitride bolt carrier, an A2 grip and a pistol buffer tube with a foam cheek pad complete the black rifle-style package, and the sights are optics ready. It is a compact, straightforward 5.56 for the range or for shooters who want AR ergonomics with a manual action.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56 NATO, a common cartridge with abundant ammunition.
• The barrel is a 7.5-inch medium contour design, which keeps the pistol short without a thin barrel profile.
• Rifling is a 1:9 twist, a rate that stabilizes typical 5.56 bullets.
• The action is a bolt-action repeater, which cycles by hand and feeds from a detachable magazine.
• The handguard is a 7-inch FST M-LOK compatible unit, which gives room to mount accessories.
• The sights are optics ready, so a red dot or other optic can be mounted without further modification.
• The muzzle device is an A2-style unit, a familiar pattern that controls flash and rise.
• The bolt carrier is salt bath nitride, which adds wear and corrosion resistance.
• The grip is an A2 pattern and the pistol buffer tube carries a foam cheek pad, a classic and comfortable AR setup.
• The magazine is a detachable 10-round unit, with Franklin Armory listing 10 or 20-round and Magpul 10-round options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CA7 a semi-automatic? No. Franklin Armory lists the CA7 as a bolt-action repeater, so each round is cycled manually, although it uses AR-style controls and a detachable magazine.

Does it accept optics? Yes. Franklin Armory lists the sights as optics ready, and the 7-inch FST handguard is M-LOK compatible for mounting accessories.

What magazine does it use? It uses a detachable magazine, and Franklin Armory lists the options as a 10 or 20-round magazine or a Magpul 10-round magazine.

Buy the Franklin Armory CA7 5.56 NATO Bolt-Action AR Pistol, 7.5-Inch, Black, 10-Round

The CA7 is an unusual take on the AR pistol, with all the familiar controls and a manually operated bolt. If you are curious how an AR-style pistol shoots when you run it by hand, this is the one to try. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more AR pistols.