Lone Wolf Arms AlphaWolf PCC
Lone Wolf Arms · Carbine · Discontinued · 2018
Also known as: AlphaWolf Pistol Caliber Carbine, AlphaWolf PCC
Overview
The Lone Wolf Arms AlphaWolf is a pistol-caliber carbine introduced in 2018, distinct from the company's blowback G9 in that it uses a short-stroke gas piston operating system with a rotating, locking bolt rather than direct blowback - a design that reduces felt recoil and bolt mass. Offered in 9x19mm Parabellum or .45 ACP, the AlphaWolf feeds from Glock-pattern magazines through machined 6061-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers and is built around standard AR-15/M4 fire control components. The 16-inch 4140 chrome-moly barrel is threaded 0.578x28 and ships with a thread protector and an M-LOK handguard with a side-charging handle. With its collapsible stock the carbine measures 34.5 inches extended (32 inches collapsed) and weighs about 6.4 pounds unloaded.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2903 g (102.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 876 mm (34.49") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 420 m/s (1378 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 600 J (443 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
- .45 ACP — also known as .45 Auto, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Short Stroke Gas Piston, Rotating Locking Bolt, Side Charging Handle, Mlok Handguard, Threaded Barrel, Ar15 Fire Control Group, Collapsible Stock, Glock Magazine Compatible, Billet 6061 Aluminum Receiver
Production
Production years: 2018-2021
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP $1,174.95 (9mm or .45 ACP). Also offered with a 10-inch barrel. 100% US-manufactured. The gas-piston, rotating-bolt design distinguishes it from the simpler blowback G9. Listed as discontinued; no longer cataloged on the current Lone Wolf site.
Background
Most pistol-caliber AR carbines rely on heavy blowback bolts; the AlphaWolf adapted a rifle-style short-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt to a Glock-fed PCC, an unusual engineering approach aimed at softer recoil and cleaner operation.