DPMS DP-15 Kitty Kat 5.56 NATO 7.5″ | DP51655164074

The DPMS DP-15 “Kitty Kat” is a compact AR-style pistol built on a C7 carry-handle upper and furnished with a DPMS CAR-style adjustable pistol brace. It features a short 7.5-inch chrome-moly-vanadium barrel and a pistol-length gas system that suit close-range precision and quick handling. This configuration is well suited to range training and short-range AR-style competition. A robust, under-$1,000 optic that pairs cleanly with this platform is the Aimpoint PRO for fast, reliable red-dot aiming.

Product Specifications

• The barrel measures 7.50 inches.
• The caliber is listed as .223 REM/5.56 NATO.
• The capacity is 30 + 1 rounds.
• The barrel material is Chrome Moly Vanadium.
• The barrel profile is a Heavy Barrel.
• The rate of twist is 1:7.
• The gas system is Pistol-Length.
• The barrel is described as threaded and uses a 1/2"x28 thread pattern.
• The muzzle device is an A2 Flash Hider.
• The upper receiver is a Forged 7075-T6 C7 AR upper (carry handle).
• The receiver finish is Hardcoat Anodized.
• The bolt is Carpenter 158 steel and the carrier is 8620 steel, chrome lined.
• The trigger is a Single-Stage Mil-Spec fire control group.
• The stock is an Adj CAR-style pistol brace fitted to a 6-position mil-spec buffer tube.
• The UPC is 810141220867.

This DPMS DP-15 “Kitty Kat” pairs compact handling with familiar AR controls and a carry-handle upper for users who want a short, service-pattern platform for the range or close-course competition. Its forged 7075-T6 receivers and Carpenter 158 bolt offer durability consistent with service-pattern designs, while the DPMS CAR-style brace provides a stable cheek weld for aided shooting. If you want a compact AR-platform pistol that retains conventional ergonomics and a robust parts pedigree, the Kitty Kat is a straightforward, capable option.

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