“Ordered the kit and had it in two days. Built it using a ShootersGate lower — everything fit the way it should. Put about 200 rounds through it with zero malfunctions. Solid kit, no shortcuts taken. I’d recommend it without hesitation.”
“This was my first build, and it went together pretty easily thanks to the step-by-step guidance provided on the ShootersGate website.”
“Best value for the money. Easy to assemble and far better organized than many other kits I’ve worked with. Lightweight, nicely balanced, and feels great once everything is together.”
“Bought this for my first AR build and have to say it’s a great kit for the price. I was honestly surprised by how good it looks and how smoothly everything went together. They even included some helpful extras — a sling, a gun mat, and an armorer’s wrench.”
“Overall, a really good experience. Shipping was fast and everything showed up as expected. I had a quick question for customer service and they were easy to deal with. I’d buy from ShootersGate again and would recommend them to friends.”
“This works great. Seems to be good quality and all of the pieces fit perfectly.”
“Great product. Fast shipping. Everything fit together with ease. Fired beautifully at the range. Very happy with my purchase. Price was extremely reasonable.”
“Great kit — first time building an AR-15. Went together easy and shoots good.”
“This was my first kit, and assembly was very easy. Everything came neatly organized in separate bags, which made the process straightforward. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone considering one.”
“Great rifle at a great price. Shipped extremely fast and no problems assembling.”
“Everything was as described. Fit and finish was perfect. Easy to install.”
Choosing between a 7.5”, 10.5”, or 16” 5.56 NATO upper depends on how you balance size and performance. The 10.5 inch barrel is widely considered the most versatile option for pistol builds, offering improved reliability and velocity over ultra-short setups while remaining compact.
| Barrel Length | Best Use | Advantages | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5” | Ultra-compact pistol builds | Shortest overall length, extremely maneuverable | Reduced velocity, increased muzzle blast and flash |
| 10.5” | Balanced pistol configuration | Better reliability and velocity than 7.5”, proven all-around performance | Slightly longer than ultra-short setups |
| 16” | Rifle-length builds | Highest velocity, improved effective range and control | Not suitable for pistol configurations |
| Upper Receiver | Black Forged 7075-T6 Mil-Spec Stripped upper receiver |
| Barrel | 10.5" 5.56 Nato barrel |
| Dust Cover & Forward Assist | Black or Matched-color dust cover Black or Matched-color forward assist |
| Gas System | Gas Block (diameter varies depending on the barrel) Gas Tube (length varies depending on the barrel) |
| Muzzle Device | A2 Bird Cage Flash Hider with crush washer (Our Round Muzzle Brake will be attached to uppers going to California to comply with local laws). Muzzle device will be parkerized or stainless steel (it will match the barrel material). |
| Handguard | Black or Matched-color M-LOK Free Float Handguard For 10.5" Uppers there will be a 10" handguard |
| Bolt Carrier Group & Charging Handle | Full-auto bolt carrier group, made in the USA Black standard charging handle |
| Twist Ratios | 5.56 Nato Barrels are 1:7 Twist |
| Stripped Lower Receiver | You will still need an AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver (FFL & Background Check required) |
| Magazine | You will also need a magazine that is suitable for your desired caliber. |
| ● | A fully unassembled Upper with the following components: |
| ● | Black Forged 7075-T6 Mil-Spec Stripped upper receiver |
| ● | 10.5" 5.56 Nato barrel |
| ● | Black or Matched-color dust cover |
| ● | Black or Matched-color forward assist |
| ● | Gas Block (diameter varies depending on the barrel) |
| ● | Gas Tube (length varies depending on the barrel) |
| ● | A2 Bird Cage Flash Hider with crush washer (Our Round Muzzle Brake will be attached to uppers going to California to comply with local laws). |
| ● | Muzzle device will be parkerized or stainless steel (it will match the barrel material). |
| ● | Black or Matched-color M-LOK Free Float Handguard (For 10.5" Uppers there will be a 10" handguard) |
| ● | Full-auto bolt carrier group, made in the USA |
| ● | Black standard charging handle |
| ● | Black lower parts kit |
| ● | Black Pistol Tube |
| ● | Black castle nut |
| ● | Black end plate |
| ● | Black Pistol Tube Foam |
| ● | Buffer Spring |
| ● | Buffer |
Shooters Gate is now proud to offer the AR-15 Unassembled Pistol Build Kit. With this build kit, you will be able to have almost all of the necessary components to build your very own AR-15 Pistol!
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Just received, looks great as pictured. Will order from again.
Fit and finish were excellent, shoots great!!
Awesome site.Received everything as described.
