Great Lakes GL15223SSPTNG | .223 Wylde 7.5in Pistol

The Great Lakes GL15223SSPTNG is a compact AR-15 style pistol chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO with a 7.5-inch stainless barrel and a tungsten Cerakote receiver. It ships with a 7″ M-LOK aluminum handguard, a single 30-round Magpul PMAG, and a Picatinny optic footprint for straightforward sight mounting. The pistol configuration and 1:8 twist barrel make it suitable for common varmint and target loads while retaining AR ergonomics in a compact package. For a robust optic under $1,000 that pairs well on the Picatinny rail, consider a Vortex Viper PST 1-6x for fast target acquisition and repeatable zero.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is listed as Great Lakes.
• The model/part number is GL15223SSPTNG.
• The UPC is 638457789362.
• The caliber is .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 7.5 inches and is stainless.
• The barrel twist is 1:8.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2 x 28.
• The handguard is a 7-inch M-LOK aluminum unit.
• The optic footprint is Picatinny.
• The listed magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
• The package includes one 30-round Magpul PMAG.
• The finish is described as Cerakote (Tungsten).
• The receiver uses a billet upper and lower and the frame material is listed as alloy.
• The weight is listed as 80 ounces (per source data).

This GL15223SSPTNG AR pistol is built for shooters who prioritize compact handling and modular optics options. The short stainless barrel and M-LOK handguard keep the package maneuverable on the range while the Picatinny footprint provides simple mounting for magnified or red-dot optics. Its features suit disciplined range training and practical competition where a short, accurate AR platform is preferred.

Customers commonly praise this model for its accuracy and value; feedback has included statements that it is “extremely accurate, affordable, and made in Michigan,” and that “this thing is a tack driver!”

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