GQ Armory Paladin 10 8.6 Blackout SBR – 12" Ultra-Match Barrel, Fully Ambidextrous, 6 lb 6 oz
The GQ Armory Paladin 10 is a purpose-built, short-barrel rifle that brings the new 8.6 Blackout cartridge to the AR-10 platform. A 12" 416R stainless barrel with an aggressive 1:3 RH twist and SIG/Q taper maximizes sub-MOA potential while keeping overall length to just 28" collapsed. Weighing only 6 lb 6 oz thanks to faceted billet receivers and a minimalist stock, this limited-run SBR combines match-grade accuracy, full ambidextrous controls, and suppressor-ready threading in a single, compact package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – shows only faint evidence of prior handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror-bright, with sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Only minimal handling marks are present; no mechanical or cosmetic issues were observed.
What’s Included
- GQ Armory Paladin 10 SBR
- 1 × Magpul PMAG 25 LR/SR GEN M3 25-round magazine
Built on lightweight 7075-T6 billet receivers, the Paladin 10 features a fully ambidextrous control suite: safety, magazine release, bolt catch, and charging handle are mirrored for either hand. The receivers wear a durable Type III hard-coat anodized finish, matching the 11" free-float M-LOK handguard.
The 12" ultra-match barrel is cut from 416R stainless, given a black-nitride finish, and threaded 5/8-24 with a Rearden FHD fast-attach muzzle brake. The fast-attach taper interface lets shooters add a compatible suppressor without additional adapters.
A JP Silent-Capture recoil system and a 3-lb, flat-face single-stage trigger provide a smooth shooting cycle and clean break. The minimalist, six-position stock and spiral-rib textured pistol grip keep weight down while maintaining solid ergonomics.
This Paladin 10 carries the QC10- serialized prefix reserved for a limited production run, making it an appealing choice for shooters who want cutting-edge 8.6 Blackout performance in a collectible, factory-registered SBR configuration.