Description
Great Lakes Firearms has been quietly earning a reputation for turning out American-made ARs that look like custom shop builds without the custom shop wait. This 7.5 inch pistol is a good example of why. The tungsten grey Cerakote is sprayed in house by GLFA's own certified applicators, so the finish is even, durable, and gives the gun a look you won't mistake for another black rifle on the rack. Underneath the good looks is a straightforward, well-built AR pistol assembled in Michigan with American-made parts.
Why the .223 Wylde Chamber Matters on This Great Lakes Pistol
The .223 Wylde chamber is a smart pick for a gun like this. It handles 5.56 NATO pressures without complaint while holding tighter tolerances than a standard 5.56 chamber, so you get better accuracy out of .223 Remington too. Feed it whatever brass or steel case ammo you find on sale and it keeps running. The 7.5 inch heavy profile barrel wears a slick 4150 CRMOV black nitride treatment, spins bullets with a 1:8 twist that stabilizes most common weights, and comes threaded 1/2×28 with a ported compensator installed. M4 feed ramps, a .750 low profile gas block, and a pistol length gas system round out a barrel setup that runs reliably across a wide range of loads.
Built on Forged 7075 Receivers with Room to Grow
The upper and lower are forged 7075 T6 aluminum, and the free float aluminum M-LOK handguard lines up with the flat top upper for an uninterrupted Picatinny rail across the top. That gives you plenty of real estate for a red dot, backup sights, a light, or whatever else you want to hang on it. No sights come installed, so plan on adding an optic before your first range trip. One thing worth knowing up front: this pistol ships with a bare pistol buffer tube and no brace, which keeps the cost down and lets you set it up your way. At right around five pounds, it makes a handy truck gun, home defense option, or just a fun way to burn through a range day. A 30 round magazine is included in the box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition (GLFA)
- Manufacturer Part Number: GL15223P TNG
- UPC: 638457789355
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Caliber: .223 Wylde (fires .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO)
- Barrel: 7.5" 4150 CRMOV heavy barrel, black nitride finish
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle: 1/2×28 threads with ported compensator
- Gas System: Pistol length with .750 low profile gas block
- Receivers: Forged 7075 T6 aluminum
- Handguard: Free float aluminum M-LOK with full length Picatinny top rail
- Finish: Tungsten grey Cerakote, applied in house
- Capacity: 30 rounds
- Sights: None (optics ready flat top)
- Weight: Approximately 5 lbs
- Feed Ramps: M4
What’s Included
- Great Lakes AR-15 pistol with tungsten Cerakote finish
- One 30 round magazine
- Pistol buffer tube (brace not included)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Great Lakes AR-15 pistol come with a brace?
No, it ships with a bare pistol buffer tube only. That keeps the price down and gives you a blank slate to configure the rear end however you prefer. Most standard pistol buffer tube accessories will fit right on.
Can I shoot both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO through this pistol?
Yes, that is exactly what the .223 Wylde chamber is designed for. It safely handles 5.56 NATO pressures while keeping tighter tolerances than a standard 5.56 chamber, which typically improves accuracy with .223 Remington loads. Run whichever ammo you have on hand.
Does the Great Lakes .223 Wylde pistol come with sights?
No sights are included. The flat top upper and full length Picatinny rail across the handguard give you plenty of room to mount a red dot, magnifier, or flip-up backup sights. Plan on grabbing an optic before your first range session.
Where are Great Lakes Firearms AR pistols made?
GLFA builds these in Michigan using American-made parts, and they apply their Cerakote finishes in house as a certified applicator. That is a big part of why the tungsten grey finish on this pistol looks more like a custom job than a factory production gun.



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