The Patriot Ordnance Factory Minuteman is a direct-impingement AR-style rifle engineered for mobility and reliable extraction. It features a 16.50 inch match-grade, nitride-treated barrel in a mid-length gas configuration and includes POF’s E2 dual-extraction technology. The design emphasizes practical controls, a lightweight profile, and compatibility with common AR optics and accessories.
Key Specifications
- The rifle is chambered in .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
- The barrel measures 16.50 inches and is described as match-grade and nitride treated.
- The capacity is 30 + 1 rounds, and it ships with one 30 rd Magpul PMAG.
- The action is Semi-Auto.
- The gas system is mid-length for balanced recoil and reliability.
- The muzzle is fitted with a 3-prong flash hider.
- The rifling has a 1:8 rate of twist.
- The unloaded weight is 6.20 lbs.
- The stock is a 6-position MFT minimalist stock.
- The rifle includes POF E2 dual-extraction and an anti-tilt buffer tube for consistent extraction and carrier support.
With match-grade components, a practical mid-length gas system, and features aimed at consistent extraction and carrier support, the Minuteman is well suited for range use and general field applications. Its configuration supports common optics and accessories, delivering a capable, no-nonsense platform for shooters who value reliable, well-considered design.
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