Once thought of as just a range toy, the large-format pistol gained new life with the introduction of the pistol brace. While the final disposition of that device is up for grabs at the time of this writing, what’s not in contention is the popularity of these larger pistols.
Century Arms | AP51
Based on the iconic HK51 PDW, this large-format pistol packs a punch while staying true to its Cold War roots. Roller-lock operated, it sports a Navy-pattern ambidextrous safety selector. An included claw-mount rail makes adding modern optics a cinch, without losing that classic look.
▶Navy-style grip assembly
▶H&K-pattern front and rear sight
▶Cold-hammer-forged barrel
▶Birdcage-style flash hider
Specifications
Caliber: 7.62 NATO
Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
Barrel Length: 8.3 inches
Overall Length: 23.3 inches
Weight: 126.4 ounces
MSRP: $1,799.99
(561) 908-7993 centuryarms.com
CMMG | Banshee Mk4
A great option for home defense, this version of CMMG’s popular Banshee line is chambered in the new 338 ARC, which requires minimal tuning between suppressed and unsupressed shooting.
▶Ambidextrous controls
▶CMMG RipBrace
▶CMMG Zeroed pistol grip
▶Zeroed Linear Compensator
Specifications
Caliber: 338 ARC
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 10.5 inches
Overall Length: 15.7 inches
Weight: 75.2 ounces
MSRP: $1,799.95
(660) 248-2293 cmmg.com
Harrington & Richardson | Retro DOE
Drawing inspiration from the submachine gun once carried by the Department of Energy, the Retro DOE recreates it in semi-auto pistol form with a proprietary brace and fixed-sight receiver.
▶H&R HAR-15 pistol brace
▶Oversize brass deflector
▶A1 upper with carry handle
▶Colt magazine compatible
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
Barrel Length: 7.5 inches
Overall Length: 21.5 to 24.75 inches
Weight: 105.6 ounces
MSRP: $1,199
(877) 560-7229 palmettostatearmory.com
LWRCI | IC-9K
This “pistol-caliber pistol” feeds from Gen3 to Gen5 Glock mags of any capacity and operates off an extremely reliable, chamber-ring delayed-blowback system with a hydraulic buffer that slows the bolt’s speed, which reduces felt recoil.
▶SBA3 brace
▶LWRCI Ultra Combat Grip
▶M-Lok handguard
▶Fully ambidextrous controls
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 17 rounds
Barrel Length: 5.7 inches
Overall Length: 20 to 22.75 inches
Weight: 80 ounces
MSRP: $1,999
(410) 901-1348 lwrci.com
Maxim Defense | MD:905 CQB
The new MD:905 CQB pistol incorporates a roller-delayed-buffer system that allows gas pressure to drop prior to extraction, for a smoother action with less recoil.
▶Uses 9 mm Glock-pattern magazines
▶Monolithic-style handguard
▶Maxim Defense Hatebrake muzzle device
▶ALG Combat trigger
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 33 rounds
Barrel Length: 5.8 inches
Overall Length: 20 inches
Weight: 97.6 ounces
MSRP: $2,195
(239) 580-7800 maximdefense.com
