Spikes Tactical Rare Breed Crusader | 11.5″ 5.56 Pistol

The Spikes Tactical Rare Breed Crusader is an AR-pattern pistol built around a 7075 T6 aluminum receiver and a cold hammer forged 11.5″ barrel. It ships with a 10″ M-LOK handguard, an SB Tactical SBA3 pistol stabilizing brace, flip-up sights, and a distressed Crusader finish. This configuration is intended for accurate, controllable shooting in short-barrel AR platforms.

Recommended optic: a rugged red-dot such as a Holosun HS510C pairs well for quick target acquisition on a short-barrel AR pistol while staying well under typical optic-budget ceilings.

Applications: range training and practical/competition shooting where compact handling and fast target transitions are prioritized.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Spikes Tactical.
• The model name is SPIKES TACT RARE BREED CRUSADER 11.5″ 5.56 PISTL 10″ M-LOK W SB3 BRACE & R2.
• The caliber/gauge is listed as .223 REM/5.56 NATO.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel length is 11.50″.
• The barrel description is Cold Hammer Forged.
• The barrel finish is Black Phosphate.
• The rate of twist is 1:7″.
• The thread pattern is 1/2″-28 tpi.
• The muzzle device is listed as Muzzle Brake.
• The handguard is a 10″ M-LOK rail.
• The stock/brace is a Maxim Defense Pistol Brace (SB Tactical SBA3 pistol stabilizing brace).
• The stock material is SYNTHETIC.
• The finish color is Crusader Distressed.
• The sights are Flip Up Front & Rear.
• The weight is listed as 6 lbs.
• The overall length is 27.75″-30.50″.
• The capacity is listed as No Magazine.
• The trigger is Mil-Spec.
• The UPC is 815648028961.

The Rare Breed Crusader is a compact, purpose-built AR pistol that balances low weight and short overall length with a durable 7075 T6 aluminum receiver and a cold hammer forged barrel. The 10″ M-LOK handguard provides modular attachment points while the SBA3-style brace helps manage recoil for follow-up shots. Built for shooters who want a short, controllable AR platform for range work or competition, this model pairs well with a robust red-dot optic and a quality mount for repeatable sighting.

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