The AR Pistol Afield. The AR pistol is a platform of many uses. Sure, they are a ton of fun at the range, teaching children how to shoot, and for use in defending the homestead, but consider them for ...

While some folks have written off the AR-15 pistol as nothing more than a range toy, others have chosen this semi-automatic pistol platform to serve as a primary or secondary defensive option.

I've enjoyed shooting AR-15 type pistols in a variety of calibers including .223 Rem., .300 BLK, 7.62x39 mm and even the thumpy .450 Bushmaster. But the Big Kahunas of the AR pistol set are built ...

At the high end of the AR pistol market is the Noveske Gen III Shorty.The Shorty is similar to Noveske’s line of rifles but with a shorter 10.5-inch barrel and a company marked SBA3 shoulder brace.