The Great Lakes GLFA .223 Wylde AR-15 Pistol in Blue Titanium with a nitride 7.5-inch barrel (brand part no. GL15223PBLU) is a complete pistol from Great Lakes, built around a heavy barrel and a factory muzzle brake. It runs a 1:8 twist, ships with one 30-round magazine and weighs 5.0 pounds with a 23.5-inch overall length. A Blue Titanium Cerakote coat over 7075 aluminum gives it a look of its own. It ships with a pistol buffer tube only, with no brace, which leaves the choice of setup to the buyer. Expect a short, light pistol for the range or the truck.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .223 Wylde, which Great Lakes states shoots both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.
• The barrel is 7.5 inches long, a short pistol length that keeps the gun compact.
• The barrel is 4150 CrMoV steel with a nitride finish, a finish chosen for wear and corrosion resistance.
• A muzzle brake is included, set six degrees forward and wrench tightened without Loctite, to tame muzzle rise.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, so standard AR muzzle devices fit.
• The finish is Blue Titanium Cerakote, a hard coating applied by Great Lakes.
• The upper and frame are 7075 aluminum, a strong, lightweight alloy.
• The handguard is a 7.125-inch 6061 aluminum unit with a full Picatinny rail for lights and accessories.
• The gas system is a 0.750 gas block with a pistol-length gas tube, matched to the short barrel.
• Capacity is 30 rounds, and one magazine is included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it shoot both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO? Yes. Great Lakes states that the .223 Wylde chamber shoots both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.

Is this a nitride barrel model? Yes. This version has a 7.5-inch barrel of 4150 CrMoV steel with a nitride finish. Great Lakes also offers the same pistol with the other barrel finish, so check it when you compare listings.

Does it come with a brace or stock? No. Great Lakes ships it with a pistol buffer tube only, with no brace included.

Buy the Great Lakes GLFA .223 Wylde AR-15 Pistol, 7.5-Inch Nitride Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Blue Titanium

Built, finished in Blue Titanium and ready for your own optic, it needs only your choice of sights. Our Lubbock, Texas gun shop ships it, insured, to your FFL. More AR pistols are a click away.