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The Franklin Armory CA7 takes the AR pistol formula and does something genuinely different with it. Instead of a standard semi-auto setup, the CA7 runs as a straight pull bolt action repeater. You fire a round, pull the charging handle to cycle the action, and you're back on target. It sounds unusual on paper, but in hand it feels immediately familiar because everything else about this gun is pure AR. The controls sit where you expect, the grip is a classic A2, and the mag release drops the included 10 round magazine free just like any other AR pattern pistol.
Franklin Armory built this one on forged aluminum upper and lower receivers with a hardcoat anodized finish, and the 7.5 inch medium contour stainless barrel wears a black nitride treatment for corrosion resistance and easy cleanup. The 1:9 twist rate handles a wide range of common 55 to 62 grain 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem loads without fuss, and the A2 muzzle device keeps the front end settled. The bolt carrier group gets a salt bath nitride finish, which means smoother cycling and less scrubbing after a long range day. Up front, the 7 inch FST free float handguard is M-Lok compatible, so lights, hand stops, and sling mounts bolt right on.
The flat top upper ships optics ready, and this platform rewards a good setup. A red dot makes fast work of steel and plinking targets, while a low power variable turns the manual action into a fun precision exercise at 100 yards and beyond. The pistol buffer tube comes wrapped in a foam cheek pad for a comfortable index point, and a manual thumb safety keeps operation simple and familiar.
There is something satisfying about running a straight pull action. Every shot is deliberate, follow through matters, and new shooters tend to build better fundamentals with a gun that makes them slow down just a little. Between the build quality, the compact footprint, and the novelty of the action itself, the CA7 earns its spot as one of the more interesting AR pistols you can put in the case.
The CA7 has no gas system, so it does not cycle itself like a typical AR. After each shot you pull the charging handle fully to the rear and release it, which ejects the spent case and chambers the next round from the magazine. It takes a magazine or two to build the rhythm, and after that it becomes second nature.
Yes, the CA7 ships optics ready with a railed flat top upper. A red dot is the most popular route for close range plinking, while flip up iron sights or a low power variable scope also work well. The 7 inch M-Lok handguard gives you room for lights and other accessories up front.
It does. The CA7 is chambered for 5.56 NATO, which safely handles both 5.56 and .223 Rem ammunition. The 1:9 twist barrel stabilizes the most common bullet weights in the 55 to 62 grain range, so bulk range ammo runs great through it.
Yes, the CA7 feeds from a standard detachable magazine and comes with one 10 round mag in the box. The magazine drops free with the push of the mag release, just like any other AR pattern firearm, which keeps reloads quick and familiar.
| UPC | 818725011955 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00-30018-BLK |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | Black Nitride |
| Barrel Length | 7.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Length | 48 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 10 rd. |
| Package Height | 11.0 |
| Package Width | 7.0 |
| Product Type | Specialty Handgun |
| Safety | Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 11.0 |
| Sights | Optics Ready |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 10-Round |
| Model | |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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