Description
US Palm built its name on AK grips and magazines that refuse to quit, and the Storm CAT4 brings that same overbuilt mindset to the AR platform. Developed under the Century Arms umbrella, this 5.56 NATO rifle skips the usual bare-bones formula and ships with the kind of parts most folks end up buying separately. The 16 inch cold hammer forged barrel wears a 1:7 twist, so it stabilizes everything from light 55 grain plinking loads up to heavy 77 grain match ammo, and the muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and capped with US Palm's Hurricane device, a hybrid flash hider and compensator with prongs that spiral to match the rifling.
What Sets the Storm CAT4 Apart
The receivers are machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum with a hardcoat anodized finish, and small details show real thought, like a hardened steel case deflector and forward assist housing that hold up better than aluminum over high round counts, plus a flared magwell that speeds up reloads. The bolt and barrel extension get a DLC coating for smoother cycling and better corrosion resistance. Then there is the trigger. The Hiperfire EDT Designated Marksman is a crisp single stage that breaks light and resets fast, a genuine upgrade you would normally pay extra for, and it comes standard here.
Ambidextrous Controls Done Right
Every control on the CAT4 works from both sides. Safety selector, magazine release, and bolt catch are all fully bilateral, and the dedicated bolt catch lever sits right under the dust cover where your trigger finger can lock the bolt back without breaking your grip. Left-handed folks finally get a factory rifle that does not treat them like an afterthought.
Storm CAT4 Furniture and Setup
The free-floated Mono-Loc handguard gives you a full-length Picatinny top rail for optics and M-LOK slots for lights, lasers, or a hand stop. US Palm's reduced angle grip and an adjustable Magpul carbine stock handle the ergonomics, and a 30 round magazine comes in the box. It ships without sights, so pick your favorite optic and get to work.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Century Arms / US Palm
- Model: Storm CAT4
- MPN: RI0001000-1-AA-N
- UPC: 787450951532
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Barrel: 16" Cold Hammer Forged, Threaded 1/2×28
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Device: US Palm Hurricane Hybrid Flash Hider/Compensator
- Trigger: Hiperfire EDT Designated Marksman
- Receivers: Billet 7075-T6 Aluminum, Anodized
- Handguard: Mono-Loc M-LOK with Full-Length Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Adjustable Magpul DT Carbine Stock
- Controls: Fully Ambidextrous
- Capacity: 30+1
- Overall Length: 33.5" – 36.8"
- Sights: None, Optic Ready
What’s Included
- US Palm Storm CAT4 rifle
- One 30-round magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the US Palm Storm CAT4 come with iron sights?
No, the CAT4 ships without sights. The full-length Picatinny rail up top is ready for whatever you prefer, whether that is a red dot, an LPVO, or a set of backup irons. Most buyers pair it with an optic anyway, so you are not paying for sights you would replace.
What makes the CAT4 different from a standard mil-spec AR-15?
Quite a bit, really. You get billet 7075-T6 receivers instead of forged, a Hiperfire EDT trigger that breaks around 3.25 pounds, fully ambidextrous controls including a dedicated bolt catch lever, and a DLC coated bolt. Those are all parts people typically add to a basic AR after the fact, and here they come installed from the factory.
Can the Storm CAT4 handle a suppressor?
Yes. The barrel is threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard pattern for 5.56 muzzle devices and suppressor mounts. US Palm even developed its own line of flow-through suppressors alongside these rifles, though any quality 5.56 rated can with the right mount will work.
What ammo does the 1:7 twist barrel on the CAT4 shoot best?
A 1:7 twist is on the faster side, which means it stabilizes heavier bullets well. It will run 55 grain range ammo just fine, but it really shines with 62 to 77 grain loads. If you plan to shoot match-grade 77 grain ammo or defensive loads, this barrel is set up for it.





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