Description
Plenty of AR pistols leave the factory looking like carbon copies of each other. The Shark Coast Tactical Military takes a different route, wearing a two-tone Flat Dark Earth Cerakote over its aluminum receiver set that gives the whole build a clean, purposeful look. Shark Coast Tactical is a Florida-based shop known for its custom Cerakote work, and it shows here. This is a finish applied by people who do it every day, not an afterthought sprayed on at the end of the line.
What the Military 5.56 Brings to the Table
Under the finish is a straightforward, well-sorted 5.56 NATO pistol build. The 10.5 inch barrel gets a black nitride treatment, which hardens the steel and adds serious corrosion resistance both inside the bore and out, so cleanup stays easy and barrel life stays long. The muzzle comes threaded, leaving the door open for a different flash hider, brake, or comp down the road. Up top you get a full-length Picatinny rail for optics, and the free-floating M-LOK handguard keeps weight down while giving you plenty of real estate for lights, hand stops, and sling mounts.
Why the SBA3 Brace Matters on This Shark Coast Pistol
The SB Tactical SBA3 is one of the most popular pistol braces on the market for good reason. It rides a standard carbine buffer tube, adjusts to five positions, and includes an integrated QD sling socket, so you can dial in the fit instead of settling for a fixed length. Combined with the 10.5 inch barrel, the whole package stays short and quick-handling, which makes it a natural fit for truck storage, tight quarters, or just a fun range day where a full-size rifle feels like more than you need.
With a 30+1 capacity and the kind of standard AR controls everyone already knows, the Military FDE is an easy pistol to pick up and run. It feeds from common AR-15 magazines, takes the same accessories as any other M-LOK and Picatinny equipped build, and looks better doing it than most.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Shark Coast Tactical
- Model: Military
- Manufacturer Part Number: SCC07428MILFDE-P
- UPC: 810188107428
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 30+1
- Barrel Length: 10.5"
- Barrel Finish: Black Nitride
- Muzzle: Threaded
- Receiver: Aluminum, 2-Tone FDE Cerakote
- Rail Type: Picatinny / M-LOK
- Brace: SB Tactical SBA3, Polymer
- Platform: AR Pistol
What’s Included
- Shark Coast Tactical Military 5.56 AR pistol
- One 30-round magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Shark Coast Tactical Military AR pistol shoot both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO?
Yes. This pistol is chambered for 5.56 NATO, and a 5.56 chamber safely handles both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition. That gives you flexibility to run whatever range ammo is cheapest or step up to heavier defensive loads without a second thought.
Is the SBA3 brace on this pistol adjustable?
It is. The SB Tactical SBA3 rides on a standard carbine buffer tube and offers five adjustment positions, so you can tune the length of pull to your build and shooting style. It also has an integrated QD sling socket, which saves you from buying a separate sling mount.
Can I swap the muzzle device on the Military 5.56?
Yes, the 10.5 inch black nitride barrel comes threaded from the factory, so changing to a different flash hider, muzzle brake, or compensator is a simple job. Just match the thread pattern of your new device and use a proper armorer's wrench when you make the swap.
Will standard AR-15 accessories and magazines work with this Shark Coast pistol?
They will. The pistol feeds from standard AR-15 magazines and ships set up for a 30+1 capacity. The full-length Picatinny top rail handles optics and iron sights, while the M-LOK handguard accepts the huge range of M-LOK lights, grips, and sling hardware already on the market.



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