The Shark Coast Tactical Pillager 5.56 NATO rifle (brand part no. 300-169-1000-04) is a complete AR-15 build finished in Shark Coast Tactical‘s custom Pillager Cerakote pattern with engraving on the receiver, setting it apart from a standard black build. It shares the Holmes platform’s core hardware — a 16-inch black nitride threaded barrel, aluminum receiver set with Picatinny rail, M-LOK handguard, and Magpul collapsible stock and MOE grip — while adding the distinct Pillager finish and branding. With 30+1 capacity, it’s a ready-to-run rifle rather than a build project. Among AR rifles, the Pillager suits shooters who want Shark Coast Tactical’s signature style along with a complete, name-brand AR-15.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO.
• Barrel length is 16 inches, black nitride finished and threaded.
• Magazine capacity is 30+1 rounds.
• Finished in Shark Coast Tactical’s custom Pillager Cerakote pattern with receiver engraving.
• The receiver is aluminum with a full-length Picatinny top rail.
• The handguard is M-LOK compatible.
• The stock is a Magpul collapsible polymer stock.
• The grip is a Magpul MOE pistol grip.
• Action type is semi-automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Pillager different from Shark Coast Tactical’s other 5.56 builds? It carries their custom Pillager Cerakote finish with engraving on the receiver, while sharing the same core barrel, handguard, and furniture as their other complete AR builds.

Is this rifle chambered in 5.56 or .223? It’s chambered in 5.56 NATO, which also safely fires commercial .223 Remington ammunition.

Does it ship complete and ready to shoot? Yes, it ships with the stock, grip, and handguard already installed — no additional parts needed to run it.

Buy the Shark Coast Tactical Pillager 5.56 NATO Rifle

A custom-Cerakoted, fully assembled AR-15 with a threaded 16-inch barrel gives you Shark Coast Tactical’s distinctive style in a ready-to-run rifle. As a firearm, it ships to your FFL — order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and we’ll get the transfer started as soon as it’s ready to ship.