The large format pistol really took off in 2014 and continues to be a best-seller. A large format pistol gives you a little extra, be it at the range or protecting what's most important to you, which explains their continuing popularity with American gun owners.
Arsenal Inc. | SAM7K-44
The SAM7K-44 is an evolution of Arsenal Inc.’s SAM7 rifle, but in pistol form. While other milled receivers are machined from bar stock, Arsenal receivers are made in Bulgaria from hot-dye, hammer-forged receiver blanks, producing stronger and finer-grained steel for added durability and reliability.
▶Threaded front-sight block
▶Rail on rear of receiver
▶Optional 40-round magazine
▶Ambidextrous safety lever
Specifications
Caliber: 7.62x39 mm
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 8.5 inches
Overall Length: 18 inches
Weight: 94 ounces
MSRP: $1,949
(702) 643-2220 arsenalinc.com
Bersa | BAR15 MFT
Made in Bersa’s new Georgia facility, the BAR15 MFT is a large-format, AR-based pistol incorporating highly regarded Mission First Tactical furniture. It is just part of the newly introduced Bersa BAR lineup, which includes carbines and large-format pistols in both rifle and pistol calibers.
▶MFT pistol grip
▶MFT trigger guard
▶Birdcage muzzle device
▶M-Lok fore-end
Specifications
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Barrel Length: 7.5 inches
Overall Length: 23.3 inches
Weight: 84 ounces
MSRP: $795
(833) 476-1547 bersa.com
CMMG | Dissent 6.5-inch MK57
This large-format pistol feeds from FN Five-seveN magazines and utilizes CMMG’s patent-pending Compact Action along with the company’s Radial Delayed Blowback operating system to create a versatile, stowable, reliable package. It ships with two magazines, so you’re ready to go out of the box.
▶Triggertech AR-D two-stage trigger
▶Non-reciprocating charging handle
▶M-Lok handguard
▶Ambidextrous safety and magazine release
Specifications
Caliber: 5.7x28 mm
Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
Barrel Length: 6.5 inches
Overall Length: 14.7 inches
Weight: 78.4 ounces
MSRP: $2,199
(660) 248-2293 cmmg.com
ET Arms | Plum Crazy AR15 Pistol
Compact and feature-laden, the Plum Crazy AR15 Pistol offers M-Lok attachment points on the 7-inch-long fore-end for lights, lasers and/or other accessories as desired. Lightweight and affordable, this is a great choice for range time or home defense.
▶Polymer lower receiver
▶Flip-up sights included
▶Enlarged trigger guard
▶Birdcage flash hider
Specifications
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Barrel Length: 7.5 inches
Overall Length: 23.5 inches
Weight: 76.8 ounces
MSRP: $499
(888) 491-3150 etarms.us
Standard Manufacturing | Jackal
Not every new gun has to be super tactical; sometimes, it’s great just to have a fun range rimfire. With a 50-round drum magazine available, the Jackal is built to tackle the toughest of plinking chores.
▶Optics rail
▶Top-mounted charging handle
▶Hand stop
▶Finger grooves
Specifications
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 16.5 inches
Weight: 40 ounces
MSRP: $550
(860) 225-6581 stdgun.com
