Franklin Armory 5.56 NATO AR Pistol – 8" Nitrided Barrel, Free-Float M-LOK Handguard, 40-Round Mag
This ultra-compact AR pistol from Franklin Armory delivers full-power 5.56 NATO performance in a maneuverable 8-inch package. Built on hard-coat anodized 7075-T6 receivers and paired with the company’s free-float FST M-LOK handguard, it offers a rigid, lightweight platform ready for customization. A factory-installed Triumvir three-vent flash hider, foam-covered buffer tube, and 40-round PMAG round out a feature set tailored for shooters who value compact firepower and modularity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few small superficial scratches on the receiver and handguard, none of which affect function or finish integrity. The Triumvir flash hider shows faint handling marks. Overall fit and finish remain consistent with light range use.
What’s Included
- Franklin Armory hard case
- Magpul 40-round PMAG polymer magazine
- Franklin Armory California Pistol Owner’s Safety Manual (Revision 2.0, 2020)
Franklin Armory machines the upper and lower receivers from 7075-T6 aluminum and protects them with a Type III hard-coat anodized finish for abrasion resistance and corrosion control.
The 8-inch nitrided steel barrel resists wear and fouling, while its 1/2-28 threads accept the included Triumvir three-vent flash hider or any compatible muzzle device. Despite the short length, the direct-impingement gas system keeps cycling reliable with standard 5.56 NATO ammunition.
A 7-inch FST free-float handguard with full-length Picatinny top rail and M-LOK slots along the sides and bottom provides ample mounting real estate for optics, lights, and other accessories without adding unnecessary weight.
The foam-covered pistol buffer tube supplies a comfortable cheek weld without being classified as a brace, keeping the pistol compact and compliant. A traditional A2 polymer grip and ambidextrous-ready lower marked “MULTI” reinforce the platform’s modular nature.
This package ships with a 40-round PMAG and factory hard case, making it range-ready as soon as the paperwork clears.