Description
Big-bore power in a small-bore package is the whole idea behind the POF Revolution DI. Patriot Ordnance Factory built this .308 around AR-15 sized components, including the bolt carrier, charging handle, cam pin, buffer, and heat sink barrel nut, so the receivers stay the same footprint as a standard 5.56 gun. The result is a 7.62 NATO pistol that weighs right around 6.3 pounds and stretches just 29.5 inches overall. Pick one up next to a traditional AR-10 pattern gun and the difference is immediately obvious.
Why the Revolution DI Handles Like a 5.56
The 12.5-inch match-grade barrel is machined from 4150 CrMoV steel with deep fluting to shave weight and help shed heat, and the 1:10 twist stabilizes the full range of common .308 bullet weights. Up front, POF's triple-port muzzle brake takes real bite out of recoil, which matters on a short-barreled .308. The star of the show might be the 9-position Dictator adjustable gas block riding on a rifle-length gas tube. Running suppressed? Shooting light loads? Dial the gas to match and keep the gun running smooth instead of overgassed and snappy.
Billet Receivers and Fully Ambidextrous Controls
Both receivers are billet-machined aluminum with a clean black anodized finish, and the Gen 4 lower brings ambidextrous controls throughout, including the bolt release, magazine release, and safety selector. Lefties get a proper setup here, not an afterthought. The 11.5-inch Renegade M-LOK handguard gives you plenty of real estate for lights, lasers, and grips, plus QD sling mounting points where you want them.
Feeding the POF Revolution DI Pistol
It ships with a single 20-round Magpul PMAG and runs SR-25 pattern magazines, so feeding it is simple and affordable. Between the tunable gas system, the weight-saving barrel work, and controls that favor both hands, this is one of the most refined short .308 platforms on the market. POF backs it with a limited lifetime warranty, and there really isn't much left on this gun to upgrade out of the box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA)
- Model: Revolution DI Pistol
- MPN: 01599
- UPC: 847313015990
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Barrel: 12.5" Match-Grade Fluted 4150 CrMoV, Nitride Finish
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Gas System: 9-Position Dictator Adjustable Gas Block
- Handguard: 11.5" Renegade M-LOK Rail with QD Mounts
- Muzzle Device: POF Triple-Port Muzzle Brake
- Receivers: Billet Aluminum Upper, Gen 4 Ambidextrous Lower
- Capacity: 20+1
- Overall Length: 29.5"
- Weight: 6.3 lbs
- Finish: Black Anodized
What’s Included
- POF Revolution DI .308 Win pistol
- One 20-round Magpul PMAG
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the POF Revolution DI .308 pistol use?
It ships with one 20-round Magpul PMAG and feeds from SR-25 pattern magazines. That's the most common .308 AR magazine standard out there, so spares are easy to find and reasonably priced. Magpul LR/SR PMAGs in various capacities will run without any fuss.
How is the Revolution DI the same size as a 5.56 AR?
POF engineered it around AR-15 sized parts, including the bolt carrier, charging handle, cam pin, buffer, and handguard, which keeps the receiver set at standard AR-15 dimensions. The end result is a .308 that weighs about 6.3 pounds and handles like a much smaller gun. It's a genuinely different feel from a typical AR-10 pattern build.
Can I run the Revolution DI with a suppressor?
That's exactly what the 9-position Dictator adjustable gas block is for. You can dial gas flow down to compensate for the added back pressure a can creates, keeping the action from running overgassed. The barrel is threaded, so swapping the factory triple-port brake for a suppressor mount is straightforward.
What's the effective range of a 12.5 inch .308 barrel?
You give up some velocity compared to a 16 or 20 inch barrel, but a 12.5 inch .308 still delivers serious energy well past 400 yards with quality ammo. The 1:10 twist match-grade barrel stabilizes everything from 147 to 175 grain loads. For a compact platform, it hits far harder at distance than any short 5.56 ever will.




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