Product Description

The IPA Gladiator / Fort Honey Badger 556 NATO pistol comes with the Iron Pig Armament Forged Lower & "Fort Honey Badger Logo" (Property rights of Sonny Puzikas & Forward Training Concepts), https://www.sonnypuzikas.com, Forged Gen II Non-Forward Assist Upper, M-lok handrail, 12.3 inch 1:7 twist QPQ Hanson profile barrel with a pinned Carbine length gas system, Enhanced combat fire control group, M16 Bolt Carrier Group, Mil-Spec A2 Flash Hider, Magpul Grip, Magpul MBUS3 Sights, SBA3 Brace (black), Law Tactical folder, Ambidextrous Safety Selector, Ambidextrous Magazine release & Ambidextrous Charging handle. This design was specifically brought into production to have a AR Pistol that was both compact and hard use capable. This makes for a handy system that is not only rugged, reliable and accurate but also easy to transport in less permisive environments.

These builds are currently on a 2-3 week turn around from order placement until shipping. It is possible that you could receive your order sooner but no later at this time. Thank you for your support.

If you would like to customize a Gladiator 556 carbine in any way, please see our CUSTOM GLADIATOR 556M

BARREL

These barrels are properly air-gauge tested and individually checked for headspace. Our quality control system ensures they are dimensionally correct and bores fall well within their individual tolerance ensuring superior accuracy.

Length: 12.3″
Weight: 22.0 ounces
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Gas System: Pinned Carbine Length
Twist Rate: 1:7 RH
Gas Block Journal: .750″
Gas Port Size: .063″
Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28
Material: CrMoV
Profile: Hanson
Finish: QPQ Corrosion Resistant
Barrel Extension: M4
11° Target Crown
HP & MPI Tested

FORGED UPPER RECEIVER

Receivers are precision machined from high quality forgings and fit all standard Mil-Spec style AR15 lower receivers. They do not have dry film lube applied.

7075-T6 Aluminum Forging
Hard Coat Anodized
No T-Marks
100% American Made

M-LOK HANDGUARD

AR-15 Lightweight M-LOK Handguard w/ Full Rail

Finish: Type 3 Hard Coat Anodized
Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum
M-LOK
4140 Heat Treated Barrel Nut Torque Plate
Continuous MIL-STD Picatinny Top Rail
Integral QD Sling Mount
4140 Heat Treated

BOLT CARRIER GROUP

M16 BCG which is trusted by seasoned shooters and depended on by experienced builders. Our goal is to go above and beyond Mil-Spec expectations! Iron Pig Armament’s BCGs are made to perform for tens of thousands of rounds. This is to ensure long-term reliability and the utmost durability and improved lubricity for our BEST-IN-CLASS BCG that is 100% American Made!

Bolt (May or may not show HPT MPI SP on bolt)

Machined from Carpenter Technology No. 158 alloy.
Heat treated
Shot peened per ASTM B851/SAE AMS2430S
Individually High Pressure Tested (test fired)
HP proof testing, 100% using a high pressure M197 or SAAMI commercial equivalent, without evidence of failure
Individually Magnetic Particle Inspected after Initial Test Fire
Manganese Phosphate finish

Extractor

4140 Steel per ASTM A108, cold drawn and stress relieved BHN 187-22
Phosphate Finish
Extractor Spring
Black Extractor Insert
Viton O-Ring

Carrier

Machined from AISI 8620 aircraft quality alloy per ASTM A108/A322-13
Full Mass M16 Profile
Stress Relieved
Hard Chrome Bore

Gas Key

Machined from 4130 chromoly steel alloy per ASTM A108/A322-13
Grade 8 Hardware
Properly Staked
Hard Chrome Internal
Permatex sealed

FORGED LOWER RECEIVER

It all starts with a solid Forged billet of 7075-T6 aluminum and then precisely machine all of the critical features and dimensions of the AR15 lower to ensure that every receiver is perfectly in spec. The magazine well is broached for a perfect magazine fit, hand deburred, tumbled and Type 3 hard coat anodize. The result of the time and attention to detail is an AR15 lower receiver that will last you a lifetime and guarantee you worry-free quality. These receivers accept all Mil-Spec components.