Zenith ZF-56 | 5.56 | 12 in. | 30rd

The Zenith ZF-56 is a semi-auto pistol chambered in 5.56 with a 12-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and a roller-delayed blowback operating system. It features a full-length Picatinny rail, last-round bolt hold open, and a buffer-tube-compatible end cap. The package includes three 30-round AR magazines, a carrying case, and a limited lifetime warranty.

For optics, a rugged red-dot such as the Trijicon MRO pairs well with the ZF-56 for fast target acquisition and is widely used on similar pistols and short-barrel rifles without exceeding typical optics budgets under $1,000.

Applications: recreational range shooting and practical/competition-style target work.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 5.56.
• The operating system is roller-delayed blowback.
• The mode of fire is semi auto.
• The included magazine capacity is 30-round AR magazine.
• The trigger pull measures approximately 6-8 lbs.
• The safety is an ambidextrous manually actuated lever.
• The unloaded weight is 7 lbs.
• The barrel length is 12 in.
• The barrel is cold hammer-forged 4150 CMV.
• The barrel threading is 1/2 x 28 RH threaded.
• The rifling is 6 grooves, right-hand twist 1:10 in.
• The handguard is a M-LOK free-floating design with a heatshield.
• The firearm features a last-round bolt hold open system.
• The end cap is buffer tube compatible.
• The UPC is 850034726823.

The ZF-56 presents a straightforward, mechanically robust package for shooters who prefer a high-capacity 5.56 pistol with proven construction details like a cold hammer-forged barrel and a free-floating M-LOK handguard. Its roller-delayed action and last-round bolt hold open make it suitable for sustained range sessions or competition formats where quick follow-up shots and reliability matter. The included magazines and case simplify transport and immediate use.