The Great Lakes GL-15 HGA is a semi-automatic AR-style pistol built for compact handling and reliable function. Chambered for .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO (marketed as .223 Wylde), it pairs a short 7.5-inch barrel with a 30-round magazine for applications that favor compact zero-offset platforms. The pistol ships in an olive drab/OD green finish and uses a billet upper and lower for an enhanced fit and finish.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO (.223 Wylde) for broad ammunition compatibility.
- The barrel measures 7.5 inches and is described as a nitride-treated heavy barrel with a 1:8 twist.
- Action is Semi-Auto, based on standard AR-15 operating design.
- Magazine capacity is 30 rounds and the pistol includes one 30-round Magpul PMAG.
- Handguard is a 7.125-inch aluminum M-LOK style with a full Picatinny rail section.
- Finish is an OD green Cerakote coating over billet upper and lower components.
- Muzzle is threaded 1/2 x 28 and ships with a muzzle device designed to be wrench-tightened.
- Gas system uses a .750 gas block and pistol-length gas tube.
- Trigger is mil-spec, approximately 5.5–6 lb pull.
- Weight is listed as 80 oz (5.0 lb).
This GL-15 HGA configuration delivers a compact, feature-rich AR pistol platform suitable for range use and compact carriage where permitted. Its combination of a short nitride barrel, M-LOK handguard, and included high-capacity magazine make it a practical option for shooters seeking a no-nonsense, hard-use AR pistol setup.
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