Great Lakes GLFA 223 Wylde Braced Pistol | 7.5 in | GL15223PB

This Great Lakes GLFA AR-style braced pistol is built around a 7.5-inch heavy-contour barrel with a 1:8 twist and 1/2×28 muzzle threads. Chambered in .223 Wylde to accept both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, it ships with a 30-round magazine and an adjustable G-Force Ace of Brace. For an optic under $1,000, a compact red-dot such as the Aimpoint PRO pairs well with the platform’s Picatinny-top rail for fast, reliable sighting.

Typical applications for this pistol include precision-focused range training and practical target shooting where a compact AR geometry is preferred.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Great Lakes.
• The model/MPN is GL15223PB ORC.
• The UPC is 638457795011.
• The caliber is .223 Wylde (accepts .223 Rem & 5.56 NATO).
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel length is 7.5 inches.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:8.
• The muzzle thread pitch is 1/2 x 28.
• The barrel finish/material is listed as see notes for inconsistent source data.
• The handguard specification is listed as see notes for inconsistent source data.
• The pistol includes a brace identified as G-Force GFAB001 Ace of Brace, adjustable 5-position.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds and the package includes 1 magazine.
• The optic footprint is Picatinny.
• The frame/upper & lower material is Aluminum 7075 (billet upper/lower).
• The weight is 5.0 lbs (80 oz).

This GLFA braced pistol blends compact handling with an AR-style control layout and a high-capacity magazine option. The Picatinny top rail and adjustable brace make it straightforward to set up a repeatable, fast sight picture, and the billet upper/lower construction supports a solid mounting platform for optics and accessories. Whether you prioritize precision work at the range or a compact, configurable AR platform for competitive/practical target drills, this pistol offers a focused feature set in an attention-grabbing finish.