Ruger AR-556 Pistol 5.56 NATO, 10.5 in, American Flag Cerakote, Free-Float M-LOK, SBA3 Brace (08573)
This Ruger AR-556 Pistol stands out with its distressed American Flag Cerakote finish over forged 7075-T6 receivers and a feature-rich AR-15 platform build. It combines a 10.5-inch cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly barrel, carbine-length gas system, and a 9-inch free-float M-LOK handguard with a continuous 1913 top rail. Built in Mayodan, North Carolina in 2019, it includes an SBA3 adjustable brace and a durable 9310 bolt with chrome-plated carrier and gas key interiors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape overall. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- 1x 30-round Magpul PMAG GEN M2 MOE (windowed) polymer magazine
- Ruger AR-556 Pistol instruction manual
- Factory Ruger box (SKU 08573 label shown)
- Ruger logo decal
The 10.5-inch barrel is cold hammer-forged from 4140 chrome-moly steel with a 1:8 RH twist to stabilize a wide range of 5.56 NATO loads. It is threaded 1/2x28 and fitted with an A2-pattern flash suppressor. The carbine-length gas system provides reliable cycling in this compact pistol configuration.
The free-float 9-inch aluminum M-LOK handguard features M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock and a continuous 1913 top rail. The flat-top upper includes a forward assist, ejection-port cover, and brass deflector for duty-ready function.
Forged 7075-T6 receivers are Type III hard-coat anodized beneath the Cerakote for added durability. The bolt is 9310 steel, and the carrier and gas key interiors are chrome-plated with a properly staked gas key to enhance longevity and reliability.
The SBA3 adjustable pistol stabilizing brace allows quick length-of-pull adjustments, and the polymer grip offers a secure hold. The pistol uses the standard AR-15/STANAG magazine interface and comes with a 30-round Magpul PMAG GEN M2 MOE (windowed) magazine.
This model is Ruger catalog number 08573, made in the United States, with manufacturing in Mayodan, North Carolina. Capacity is 30+1, and the distressed American Flag Cerakote finish gives it a distinctive, protective exterior.