SIONICS Weapon Systems · Carbine · In Production · 2015
| Weight (empty) | 3062 g (108.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 902 mm (35.51") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 914 m/s (2999 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1671 J (1232 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The SIONICS Patrol Rifle Three is a duty-oriented AR-15 carbine built by SIONICS Weapon Systems of Tucson, Arizona, aimed primarily at law enforcement patrol and civilian defensive use. It is built on a forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receiver set and centers on a 16-inch SIONICS Premium Barrel: a medium-contour, 41V50 steel, chrome-lined, air-gauged barrel with a NATO chamber and 1:8 twist, mated to a mid-length direct-impingement gas system. The rifle features a SIONICS free-floating M...
Country of Origin: United States