B&T APC223 PRO .223 Rem, Swiss-Made, 12.5 in Piston System, Two-Tone, Right-Folding Gear Head Works Tailhook Brace, 1/2x28 Threaded Barrel, Flip-Up Sights, 30+1
This B&T APC223 PRO stands out with its Swiss manufacture, short-stroke gas piston system, and PRO-series ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles. It features a 12.5-inch barrel threaded 1/2x28 with a B&T four-prong flash hider and a distinctive two-tone finish: olive-green upper and handguard paired with a tan polymer lower and grip. The rifle-length top rail, M-LOK handguard, and included flip-up iron sights round out a versatile, well-appointed configuration.
Controls are fully ambidextrous, including the magazine release, safety levers, bolt catch, and charging handles. The 3-position adjustable gas regulator supports tuning for varied conditions, while the multi-lug rotating bolt head complements the piston operation. It feeds from STANAG/AR-15 magazines and includes a Wilson Combat polymer magazine marked for 223/300 CAL.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- B&T factory soft case
- Zippered pouch with bore brush and cloth
- One 30-round Wilson Combat polymer AR-15 pattern magazine marked "223/300 CAL"
The APC223 PRO uses a short-stroke gas piston system with a 3-position adjustable gas regulator and a multi-lug rotating bolt head. This layout is designed for consistent cycling and clean operation with .223 Rem ammunition.
The 12.5-inch barrel is threaded 1/2x28 and factory-fitted with a B&T four-prong flash hider bearing the B&T logo. The setup is compatible with standard AR-15 muzzle devices using the same thread pattern.
PRO-series features include ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles and mirrored controls: safety levers, magazine release, and bolt catch are all ambidextrous. The platform accepts STANAG/AR-15 magazines, and this example ships with a Wilson Combat magazine.
The two-tone build pairs an olive-green aluminum upper and handguard with a tan polymer lower and grip. A right-folding Gear Head Works Tailhook brace, flip-up front and rear sights, a continuous full-length top Picatinny rail, and an M-LOK handguard with bolt-on rail sections at 3 and 9 o'clock provide flexible setup options.
Markings include "APC223 Cal. .223 Rem." with the B&T cross on the receiver and "APC223/300" on the rear trunnion. Proof and import stamps read B&T USA, Tampa FL, and Thun, Switzerland.