ArmaLite M-15 Pistol 5.56x45 NATO 30+1 11.5" Black
The M-15 11.5 Pistol, chambered in 5.5645 NATO, is designed to excel in various applications, including home defense, tactical operations, and range shooting. Its compact size ensures ease of transport and handling in confined spaces, while the 5.56 NATO round provides advanced power and precision. Standard features of the M-15 Pistol include the ArmaLite Pistol Tube, which enhances maneuverability while remaining compliant with regulations. Additionally, the M-15 Pistol is equipped with an M-LOK handguard, tactical muzzle brake, ambidextrous safety selector and charging handle, and flip-up sights. These features ensure smooth, reliable firing and allow for a wide range of accessories to meet any users needs.
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
