AR-57
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| AR-57 | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic carbine |
| Place of origin |  United States |
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| Weight | 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] |
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| Cartridge | FN 5.7×28mm [2] |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic [1] |
| Feed system | FN P90 detachable box magazines [2] |
| Sights | M1913 Picatinny rail [2] |
The AR-57, also known as the AR Five-seven, is an upper receiver for the AR-15/M16 rifle lower receiver, firing FN 5.7×28mm rounds from standard FN P90 magazines. It was designed by Rhineland Arms, Inc[3] and is currently produced by AeroPrecision, Inc of Tacoma, Washington, USA. The AR-57 PDW Upper is a new design on an AR15/M16 platform, blending the AR15/M16 lower with a lightweight, monolithic upper receiver system chambered in FN 5.7×28mm. This model is also sold as a complete rifle, supplied with four 50-round P90 magazines.[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e "AR Five-seven Rifles: AR57A1 PDW Carbine". http://57center.com - AR Five-seven Official Website. http://www.57center.com/6.html?m8:cat=/Rifles&sm=103160. Retrieved 2010-04-05.
- ^ a b c "AR Five-seven Image Gallery". http://57center.com - AR Five-seven Official Website. http://www.57center.com/18.html?sm=68015. Retrieved 2010-04-05.
- ^ "History of the AR-57". Rhineland Arms, Inc. Official Website. http://www.troupsystems.com/ar57%20history.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-05.
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