Hands down AR pistols are the best firearms in the world... 99% of us are regular people defending our home were not shooting at 300 yard's!

I recently watched a velocity test of 7.5, 10.5, and 16 inch. The 16 was 3200fps and the 7.5 was 2400+. 2400 is more than enough to make a hole.

My 7.5 reaches out to 200yds with a descent group but not what it's for! It's for close quarters. I love it!

So far, after a couple of hundred rounds, my 7 1/2 inch barreled AR has been 100% reliable.

The size makes it ideal for inside home defense and it still beats by s significant margin the muzzle velocity of a 9mm which is the most common used pistol for home defense.

My wife is happy with 7 INCHES

I prefer the 10.5”. The lost muzzle velocity becomes less negligible. Love my PSA. 😆❤️

Excellent analysis my friend.....stay frosty 😎.

Beautifully explained! I have a 7.5 and a 10.5 chambered in 5.56 that works flawlessly... same thing with my 8.5 300 BO and my 5" KS47 chambered in 7.62x39.... I think most people follow the crowd and just say what they heard. Thanks for sharing. Just sub'd.

Good review. Keep mine under the seat of my truck. May come in handy one day. Load same mags, point and shoot. Whole lotta firepower in a compact space.

Great review nice AR pistol i would like to build one with a 8" barrel in 300 Blackout. I like the Aero precision complete upper.

I totally agree with every single word! Great video! I have a 10.5 inch for home defense from psa and i love it!

I was in the market for a pistol caliber carbine so I watched videos on 4.5" pistol barrel and 16.5" carbine barrel and the results were substantially different but by no means was either weapon without merit. I watched the same kinda video with the AR in .223. 10.5" vs 18" and again yes there was more power and better accuracy out of the 18" but the 10.5" was still a perfectly valid weapon punching a big hole at moderate distance.

Very nice sbr you got there especially with the 40 rounder magpul mags goes with it yes it can be deadly that’s just my opinion cheers

Well said. With a quality construct, especially, as you learned, the right barrel, cycling has proven to not be a problem. Shorter barrel ARs will always be more "violent," but recoil alone can be tamed with the proper spring/buffer, especially buffer. Even then, I have heard smarter gun guys than I say they even use the standard carbine (3 oz) buffer with ample function. Many places and sources, not the least of whom is ballistics expert Dave Emary, have stated that 2500 fps is the minimum lethal velocity for a standard (FMJ) .223/5.56 round. At that or above it tumbles and breaks up in human flesh. As you pointed out, a 7.5" barrel's velocity doesn't even come close. Yet, the ARs multiple round capability in a very short time, coupled with its accuracy at short distances, largely mitigates that. No one likes getting shot, even once. Multiple, well-placed rounds WILL be amply lethal. Having said that, I have a lot of experience with AR pistols. 10.5" is my shortest, with a carbine length gas system. Not at all the same. My fascination with 7.5-8.5" barrels grows, however, and I have done my homework. I have only now to purchase the parts and build.

I like them as well, But you better have hearing protection on if you are shooting out of a vehicle or indoors.

I like the 20 inch over the 16. I have no issues clearing houses with a good ole A2

I love my Saint AR pistol. I also put a Shockwave Blade on mine as well as a Trijicon RMR red dot. Awesome gun and a great addition to my Sig Sauer Custom Patrol rifle. 👍🏼

I believe a lot of people miss the point...for one, most people expect similar performance from pistols to rifles from the same round like XM193 or M855 ball....it don't work like that...sure you can use them as practice ammo, but when it comes to self defense, there are plenty of rounds that will perform and devestate a target out of an AR pistol...and since I've owned mine, I have found it to be very reliable, even with over a 1,000 rounds with no malfunctions, even with steel cased ammo. I run Black Hills 77 grain otm in my AR pistol as a home defense round...very nasty with lots of wound potential and is effective at lower velocities out to 100 meters or so vs a standard 55 grain fmj or 62 grain green tip which will need a higher velocity to fragment within it's target at those same ranges. The only reason Ibsee owning an AR with a longer barrel length is for longer distant shooting, otherwise anything for self defense wise, at those ranges an AR pistol is more than adequate to get the job done and still a lot more powerful than your common handgun calibers.

I got a 7.5 556 and a. 7.5 300 blackout And i love the 300 blackout

10.5" with a Carbine gas length is dependable. GI issue is 14", so 10.5" is fine for up close work.

People have to realize and correct me if I'm wrong but these type of weapons which I do own one is mostly for close-quarters

We have to remember that in a ar pistol it is not for distance it’s more for cqb if you want to engage targets at 200-300 yards go with a standard ar-15 16 inch barrel! For now my 7.5 inch barrel ar pistol is good for cqb/home defense if need be!

I like that muzzle brake

Good video.

I have a 7.5 and 10.5 never had a problem with them. 7.5 makes a great CQ and truck or car. But going room to room 7.5 makes for a faster run through room to room

Good video. Most of the people who whine about an AR pistol have never fired or trained with one. Personally I prefer the 10.5 inch barrel, but that's me. I have a reflex sight and I am accurate to 140m. I have a Thordsen cheek rest and really like it. Not a big fan of the Sig Brace. Lot cheaper and less hassle than the SBR route.

10.3" has been determined to be the absolute minimum barrel length for the 5.56 to be effective and tumble and fragment and still be reliable, with a 7.5" barrel the round wont tumble and frag it will just poke holes.

I went 7.62x39 for my pistol Already have the trade off of low velocity might as well get a larger round that doesn't require high velocity to be effective

I agree with most everything you said. I built my AR pistol as an off road vehicle gun, among other things. I'm very happy with it.

They can get expensive too, I have a 7.62x39 and have $2,000 grand in it..... and it's very reliable..... Magazines are a big part of reliability.... and also a good heavy buffer and spring....

These guns are usually used as close-range defensive arms or just range toys. For thoss uses the loss of velocity doesn't make a difference, neither does any potential loss of long range accuracy. And personally I wouldn't even mind if the bullets keyhole. The threat will still be neutralized.

an ar 15 pistol does an excellent job for a pistol category firearm , great video ;-)

Good video

Thank you for the well done presentation. couldn't agree more! Thumbs up for you too (#431) and another subscriber too! Its a shame there are so many ignorant, know it all's in the comment section that like to troll.

Ur speaking all facts love the video ❤

Where did you get your 7.5" AR PISTOL? and what's the name of it?

What Barrel did you to make sure it shot all the ammo

There's a lot of truth to what you said here. I think you hit home when you said an AR pistol is an "addition", not a "replacement" for the rifle. I do see a place for the PCC's too. Me personally, I like a "system". For example, I'm a Glock guy (like 'em, or not). I might carry a G-26 on my person, and have a bag close by with a G-34, an AR-9mm and a fist full of magazines that fit all of them. I also carry a G-27 on me, with a G-22, a Sub-2000 and a fist full of 40 cal. mags in a bag, which is another "system". But I also have a 10.5" AR-15 pistol (223/556) that has its place among other AR's, up to a 24" barrel. But all of my AR's chamber 223/556 because I don't like buying a bunch of different caliber rounds. I'd rather buy a lot of one kind, when it comes to defense. But again, that's just me. So, I guess I'd say that I don't like brussel sprouts, but I don't knock those who do. Good video with a lot of truth. Thanks.

Nice mag

what rail and muzzle you got on yours?

2500-2700-FPS 10.5 inch

I love my 7.5 ar pistol and it’s reliable and accurate. Someone on KZfaq did a penetration test at 100 yards it went threw 8 2x4s and at 200yards it went threw 8 2x4s and it’s accurate. Another video it went through level 2 body armor at 75 yards. So yes its deadly. Mine is strictly for home defense and truck gun. Yes a 12 gauge is best for home defense but if there are loved ones in the house I don’t want the spread to hit someone I love. I need pinpoint accuracy in the home. I don’t plan on using past 50 yards but I know if I need to go out a little further it’s capable to put someone down. If I’m going to war then I’m taking my 16.5”. Other than that the 7.5” is all I need. All I need now is a suppressor for it and I’m good to go.

I have a 7.5” barreled ar15 and I’ve never had any reliability issues. 1,000’s of rounds and all kinds of ammo. Zero issues.

I agree 100%

16 inch is not the most effective at all, 20 inch is the most effective

Ask anyone who says they are no good to stand down range and let you take some shots at them. Nuff said.

Sole purpose to me is for house clearing. If I go outside, I add length of barrel.

People missing the whole point EXACTLY

Sure you lose the potential velocity the cartridge was intended for but it’s still way faster than 22 lr or 22 magnum or even any pistol cartridge out of a gun that size.

Only need 1800 fps to expand reliably the modern 5.56 OTM or TMK rounds (as proved by Black Hills)! This happens at around 300 yards for the 7.5 inch barrel! How often do you shoot at this range to defend yourself? Do you want to go to jail?

What is the difference? The Ak-47 Pistol is short and ultimately reliable!

AMEN!!!!!

If anyone wishes to see factual,actual Proof of the performance capabilities of a 7 inch AR15 Pistol out to a literal whopping 200 yards go to Hot Brass and Bullets video right here on YT. She uses a 7 inch AR15 Pistol to demonstrate fairly accurate shooting capability as well as penetration to a bunch of wood including part of the target holder Out to 200 yards! AR15 Pistols are awesome they are the Ultimate Equalizer in a personal defense situation.

The ONLY issue with AR pistols in home defense is over penetration. The velocities even a 7.5" barrel can achieve will cause serious over-penetration. If you live anywhere you have neighbors, this immediately becomes an issue. It's a super effective round. But there are many options that also very effective and far more tailored to home defense. I think the absolute ideal setup would be a pistol caliber carbine, especially an AR-platform for those already used to AR controls/operation.

I'm a newby...simple question ? Can a AR Pistol be upsized to a regular size AR I suppose 16" or 20" ? Have best of both worlds from the same platform ?

Where did u buy it from

What gun is this exactly?

I need your helps

I’m a guy. I tell all my gfs that size doesn’t matter if it gets the job done

7.5” with muzzle brake shot indoors = one hell of a concussion grenade. Your ears will bleed lol

My PSA 10.5 is a bad ass not real hard to hide and still shoots very good, though the blast is a bitch! And just remember the US military using 11.5 inch in combat so the 223/5.56 out of a barrel seems to work very well and Im sure a lot of bad guys have taken dirt naps because of them

I have a pistol and right out the box sent 500 rounds not one issue .. Del ton lima ar15 pistol

Where can I get this type exactly? Or what’s the link??

Rant accepted, very good points! 👍

Yes they are the best

What sight do you have on that?

Do you have a suggestion for an entry level ar pistol?

Does this firearm require an SBR permit?

I also built one with a .450 bushmaster pistol for ohio hunting. When you buy a lower you have to register it as a pistol so it is for all intents and purposes it is a pistol which is leagle to use for hunting.

All for arpistols. Definitely will get the job done around the house

EASILY CARRIED, LIGHTER, EFFECTIVE, ACCURATE! I PREFER THE AR PISTOL, OVER THE RIFLE!

I agree that AR pistols beat pistol caliber carbines in every way.

People are buying the 9mm Carbines for ammo cost

What does the AR15 pistol cost

I would go with the 9mm for such a short barrel. Just my opinion.

You know people just shoot for fun right

Anything less than 10.5 inches sucks. To weak to loud to big fire ball. You shoot one without ear pro or a suppressor your gonna get permanent hearing damage. For velocity over 2500fps at the muzzle which is what you need to get that round to fragment you need minimum of 10.5 inch barrel.

I think people who buy ar15s for home defense are a little crazy. I'd take an AR Pistol any day.

You've convinced me to just stick to my pistols.

0:36 *3000+ fps... **#JustSaying* (source: ammo box itself)

Where da hell can you get an AR15 pistol for 300$ not possible I've never heard that 1 maybe a spoken mistake 🤔

Your comets on barrel leng to bullet speed sounds a bit off, there is no way you going to lose so mutch bullet speed. Go do your homework!

gun laws should be the last thing on our govs mind right now, but because they lead as such shitty examples, its hard for me to get caught up in silly specifics on shit at a time like now over everything else that actually makes sense, which by the way really shouldnt even matter to begin with....i say make what protects u, if youre a law abiding tax payer arent you good for that much trust in return? this gets really old waiting for "them" to change, if we dont start living regardless of what they always have to say we will worry our lives away, what is prob left of them for alot of people in the few years to come. theres common sense then theres bullshit. these folks r bullshit