Description
The Combat Armory CA-15 is a complete AR-15 pistol built around a 7.5-inch barrel and chambered in 5.56mm. Both the upper and lower are machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and wear a Type III hard-coat anodized finish, so the whole platform is tough enough to take a beating while staying light and quick on target. This is a stubby, short-barreled build meant for close-in work where length and weight matter, and the pistol-length gas system is tuned to cycle reliably out of that shorter barrel.
What Makes the CA-15 Pistol Tick
The barrel is 4140 chrome moly vanadium steel with a Melonite finish, cut to an M4 profile with a 1:7 twist rate and M4 feed ramps. That 1:7 twist handles the heavier 5.56 and .223 loads most folks reach for, and the Melonite treatment adds corrosion resistance inside and out. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and comes wearing a standard A2 flash hider, which keeps the setup simple and swap-friendly if you ever want to change muzzle devices down the road. A .750 low-profile gas block sits under the handguard and keeps the lines clean.
Handguard and Controls on the Combat Armory CA-15
Up front you get a 7-inch free-float handguard with a full-length Picatinny top rail and M-LOK slots around the rest, giving you a continuous sight plane plus plenty of room to mount lights, lasers, grips, or a hand stop wherever you like. The rest of the gun runs true MIL-STD parts: a MIL-STD charging handle, forward assist, dust cover, safety, and fire control group, all installed and ready to go. It rides on a pistol-length buffer tube.
If you're after a compact 5.56 platform that leans on familiar AR ergonomics and standard-spec internals, the CA-15 covers the bases without a lot of fuss. It feeds from standard AR magazines and ships with one 30-round mag to get you started.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
- Barrel Length: 7.5"
- Barrel Material: 4140 Chrome Moly Vanadium
- Barrel Finish: Melonite
- Barrel Profile: M4
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
- Gas System: Pistol Length
- Gas Block: .750 Low Profile
- Handguard: 7" Free Float M-LOK with Full Picatinny Top Rail
- Upper/Lower Receiver: Billet 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Anodized
- Buffer Tube: Pistol Tube
- Magazine Capacity: 30 Rounds
- Manufacturer Part Number: CA15.7FR.556P
- UPC: 789091896463
What’s Included
- Combat Armory CA-15 5.56mm AR pistol
- One 30-round 5.56 magazine
- A2 flash hider (installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
What barrel twist does the CA-15 pistol use and what ammo does it like?
The CA-15 runs a 1:7 twist barrel, which is the common choice for stabilizing heavier 5.56 and .223 bullet weights. It'll shoot lighter loads just fine too, but the 1:7 really shines with 62-grain and up. The chamber is cut for 5.56mm, so you can run both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington through it.
Is the barrel on the Combat Armory CA-15 threaded?
Yes. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard thread pitch for 5.56 AR barrels. It ships with an A2 flash hider installed, so if you ever want to run a different muzzle device it's an easy swap.
What kind of handguard comes on the CA-15 pistol?
It comes with a 7-inch free-float M-LOK handguard that has a full-length Picatinny rail running across the top. That gives you a continuous top sight plane for irons or optic accessories, plus M-LOK slots around the sides and bottom for mounting lights, grips, and other gear.
Does the CA-15 use standard AR-15 magazines?
It does. The CA-15 feeds from standard AR-15 pattern magazines and ships with one 30-round 5.56 mag. Any quality mil-spec AR magazine should run in it without issue.




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