The Shark Coast Tactical A-10 Warthog (brand part no. 300-254-1000-20) is a themed AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO, built as a tribute to the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II with military-inspired styling laid over a fully functional modern sporting rifle. A rugged, distressed grey Cerakote finish covers the receivers, matched with a distressed brown Cerakote handguard for a bold, worn-in look, while WWII fighter plane-style engravings are etched on both sides of the receivers for authentic vintage flair. The 16-inch barrel and 30-round capacity keep it just as capable on the range as it is eye-catching in the safe. This is a rifle built for shooters who want a genuine statement piece that still performs.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, one of the most widely available calibers.
• Built around a 16-inch barrel.
• Rifled with a 1:7 twist.
• Feeds from a 30+1 capacity magazine.
• Finished in a distressed grey Cerakote on the receivers for a worn-in, tribute-inspired look.
• Wrapped in a matching distressed brown Cerakote handguard.
• Features WWII fighter plane-style engravings etched on both sides of the receivers.
• Runs a semi-automatic action in a standard AR-15 layout.
• Barrel is nitride-treated and threaded for durability and muzzle device compatibility.
• Wrapped in a 15-inch M-LOK handguard for accessory mounting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inspired the A-10 Warthog theme? The rifle pays tribute to the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, with distressed Cerakote and WWII fighter plane-style engravings carrying the theme through.

Is the finish just cosmetic? The distressed Cerakote finish is both a styling choice and a durable coating, applied the same way as Shark Coast’s standard finishes.

What magazine capacity does it use? It ships set up for a 30-round magazine.

Buy the Shark Coast Tactical A-10 Warthog AR-15

Order the Shark Coast Tactical A-10 Warthog in 5.56 NATO from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL. Shark Coast Tactical builds themed rifles that stand out on the range, part of our full semi-auto rifles lineup.