Great Lakes GL-15 GL15223P | .223 Wylde | 7.5in

The Great Lakes GL-15 (GL15223P) is an AR-style pistol finished in Flat Dark Earth Cerakote and built on billet 7075 receivers. It uses a .223 Wylde chamber that is specified to shoot both .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO, and it ships with a 30‑round Magpul PMAG. The pistol features a 7.5‑inch barrel with a 1:8 twist and an M‑LOK equipped 7.125″ handguard for accessory mounting. For a practical optic option under $1,000, consider a compact red-dot like the Holosun HS503CU for fast target acquisition without adding significant weight.

Common applications for this configuration include precision-oriented range work and AR pistol competition or training where compact handling and controllable follow-up shots are important.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer part number is GL15223P.
• The caliber is specified as .223 Wylde (shoots .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO).
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The barrel measures 7.5 inches and features a 1:8 twist.
• The barrel material/finish is listed as 416R stainless or 4150 CRMOV with nitride/Cerakote options.
• The handguard is 7.125 inches of 6061 aluminum with M-LOK and a full Picatinny rail.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds and it ships with one Magpul PMAG.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and a muzzle brake is included.
• The receiver material is 7075 aluminum billet upper and lower.
• The finish is Flat Dark Earth Cerakote.
• The grip is mil-spec polymer.
• The gas system uses a 0.750 gas block with a pistol-length gas tube.
• The trigger is mil-spec (approx. 5.5–6 lb); the overall length is 23.5 inches and weight is 5.0 lbs (80 oz).
• The optic footprint is Picatinny and no sights are installed.
• The UPC is 638457789294.

This GL-15 configuration aims to deliver a compact, well-appointed AR pistol platform with an emphasis on robust materials and modular mounting options. The billet receivers, M-LOK handguard, threaded muzzle and included high-capacity magazine make it a straightforward choice for shooters wanting a short-barrel AR pistol that accepts common AR accessories and optics. Its Cerakote finish and documented component options provide corrosion resistance and flexibility for tailoring muzzle devices and optics to your setup.

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