The Patriot Ordnance Factory Minuteman in 5.56x45mm NATO (brand part no. 02045) is a semi-auto AR-platform rifle 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, all built on a black anodized aluminum receiver. 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 for home defense or range use.

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.
• Built on a black anodized aluminum receiver.
• 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 gas system does this rifle use? A mid-length, low-profile direct impingement system.

Buy the Patriot Ordnance Factory Minuteman 5.56 NATO

A compact, pinned-brake 5.56 AR rifle built for home defense and the range is exactly what the Minuteman delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.