Description
There are plenty of AR pistols out there, but the FN SCAR 15P is a different animal. This is the genuine SCAR platform, piston system and all, shrunk down to a 19.75 inch package that tips the scales at only 5.65 pounds. The short-stroke gas piston runs cleaner and cooler than direct impingement, and FN pairs it with a low-mass bolt carrier and adjustable gas regulator that keep the recoil impulse soft and predictable, even with a barrel this short. That combination is a big part of why the SCAR name carries the weight it does with military and law enforcement units around the world.
What Sets the SCAR 15P Apart
The 7.5 inch barrel is cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined, free-floated inside the hard-anodized monolithic aluminum upper, and capped with a three-prong flash hider on 1/2×28 threads. The 1:7 twist stabilizes heavier 5.56 loads well, and the chrome lining means this barrel will digest round after round without complaint. Up top you get a full-length MIL-STD-1913 rail for your optic, with three more accessory rails for lights and lasers. The rear of the receiver carries a vertical Picatinny rail with a QD sling cup, which gives you a solid attachment point for a sling or accessories right out of the box.
Controls That Work From Either Side
Everything on the SCAR 15P is set up for ambidextrous use. The dual charging handles are non-reciprocating, so they stay put while the gun cycles, and they can even double as hand stops. The safety lever and magazine release work from both sides too, so lefties get the same experience as everyone else. FN ships this one in Flat Dark Earth with a 30-round steel magazine featuring a low-friction follower.
Why the FN SCAR 15P Earns Its Spot
For home defense, truck duty, or just having the coolest thing at the range, this pistol delivers real SCAR reliability in the most compact configuration FN has ever offered it. It is not an entry-level purchase, but nothing about it feels entry-level either. This is heirloom-grade hardware built to run.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: FN America / FN Herstal
- Model: SCAR 15P
- MPN: 38-101241
- UPC: 845737015237
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56x45mm NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto, Short-Stroke Gas Piston
- Barrel Length: 7.5", Cold Hammer-Forged, Chrome-Lined, Free-Floating
- Muzzle Device: 3-Prong Flash Hider, 1/2×28 Threads
- Twist Rate: 1:7"
- Capacity: 30+1
- Overall Length: 19.75"
- Weight: 5.65 lbs
- Receiver: Hard-Anodized Monolithic Aluminum
- Controls: Fully Ambidextrous, Non-Reciprocating Dual Charging Handles
- Sights: None, Optics Ready
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth
What’s Included
- FN SCAR 15P 5.56 NATO pistol
- One 30-round steel-body magazine
- Zippered soft carry case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the FN SCAR 15P come with a brace or stock?
No, this configuration ships without a brace or stock. It does have a vertical Picatinny rail at the rear of the receiver with a QD sling cup, which gives you a mounting point for accessories or a single-point sling. FN offers separate braced versions of the 15P under different part numbers if that setup interests you.
Does the SCAR 15P have sights included?
It does not ship with iron sights. The full-length MIL-STD-1913 top rail is ready for a red dot, holographic sight, or backup irons of your choosing. Most owners run a compact red dot on this platform since it plays to the pistol's fast-handling, close-range strengths.
Is 5.56 still effective out of a 7.5 inch barrel?
You do lose velocity compared to a 16 inch barrel, but chronograph testing shows 55 grain loads still leaving the SCAR 15P around 2,350 fps, which is plenty for defensive work at realistic distances. Choosing quality soft point or bonded ammo designed to expand at lower velocities gets the most out of a barrel this short. Expect a healthy muzzle blast, so double up on ear protection indoors.
Can I suppress the FN SCAR 15P?
The barrel is threaded 1/2×28 behind the factory three-prong flash hider, so mounting a suppressor is straightforward. Just make sure your can is rated for short-barreled 5.56 use, since the higher pressure and heat from a 7.5 inch barrel is harder on suppressors than a full-length rifle. The adjustable gas regulator helps the gun run properly with a can attached.





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