AR-57
Semi-automatic rifle (civilian variant) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The AR-57, also known as the AR Five Seven, is available as either an upper receiver for the AR-15/M16 rifle or a complete rifle, firing 5.7×28mm rounds from standard FN P90 magazines.[3][4]
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AR-57 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic rifle (civilian variant) Personal defense weapon Submachine gun |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 2019–present |
Wars | Venezuelan crisis |
Production history | |
Designed | 2008–2016 |
Manufacturer | AR57 LLC |
Unit cost | US$1,099 |
Produced | 2008–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 7.45 lb (3.4 kg) (AR-57 PDW)[1] |
Length | 30 in (762.0 mm) (AR-57 PDW)[1] |
Barrel length | 16 in (406.4 mm) (AR-57 PDW)[1] |
Cartridge | FN 5.7×28mm[2] |
Caliber | .224 |
Feed system | FN P90 detachable box magazines[2] |
Sights | M1913 Picatinny rail[2] |
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It was designed by AR57 LLC.[5]