CM15 5.56 PDW 8″ – FDE Metallic Cerakote

Chattahoochee Munitions manufactures the CM15 5.56 PDW, a complete factory 8-inch 5.56 NATO AR15 in FDE Metallic Cerakote with Coyote B5 Systems furniture, offered as a pistol with an SBPDW brace or an SBR with a B5 Systems Bravo stock. It has a CrMV black nitrided 1:7 twist barrel threaded 1/2×28, a pistol-length gas system with a Superlative Arms adjustable gas block, an Odin adjustable buffer, a TriggerTech Duty trigger, ambidextrous controls and 7075-T6 billet receivers. It weighs 6 lb with an unloaded magazine and ships with one 30-round ETS magazine.

A Compact 5.56 PDW

A personal defense weapon (PDW) is a compact firearm that fires a rifle cartridge from a package close to the size of a submachine gun. The 5.56 PDW does that with an 8-inch 5.56 NATO barrel, a pistol-length gas system and an overall length of 24.31 to 26.81 inches.

As a 5.56 PDW, this CM15 ships as a pistol with an SBPDW brace or as an SBR with a B5 Systems Bravo stock after the NFA process. The 7.25-inch M-LOK handguard takes a weapon light, and the full Picatinny top rail takes an optic. It weighs 6 lb unloaded.

5.56 PDW Specifications

• Chambering: 5.56 NATO (also fires .223 Remington)
• Barrel: 8-inch CrMV, black nitrided, 1:7 twist, shouldered crown, .750 gas journal, 1/2×28 thread
• Gas system: Pistol-length, Melonite gas tube, Superlative Arms .750 adjustable gas block
• Receivers: CM15 upper and lower CNC machined from 7075-T6 billet aluminum, mil-spec dimensions, FDE Metallic Cerakote
• Handguard: CM15 LWS low-profile 7.25-inch M-LOK, QD sockets at 3 and 9 o’clock, full Picatinny top rail, Coyote B5 Systems rail covers
• Bolt carrier group: CM15 Low Mass, 9310 steel bolt, high-pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected, nitride coated
• Charging handle: CM15 ambidextrous, 7075 aluminum, made in collaboration with Breek Arms
• Controls: ambidextrous safety, magazine release and bolt release
• Trigger: TriggerTech Duty, single-stage straight, single-stage curved or two-stage straight, 3.5 lb
• Buffer: Odin adjustable buffer
• Brace or stock: pistol with SBPDW brace, or SBR with 6-position adjustable buffer tube and B5 Systems Bravo stock (Coyote)
• Grip: B5 Systems (Coyote)
• Muzzle: optional muzzle device selection or a thread protector
• Overall length: 24.31 to 26.81 inches
• Length of pull: 10.25 to 12.75 inches
• Weight: 6 lb with an unloaded magazine and no accessories (the listing’s weight and dimensions are for shipping)
• Magazine: one 30-round ETS magazine
• Warranty: limited lifetime, original purchaser

Pistol or SBR

Choose the configuration at checkout: a pistol with an SBPDW telescoping brace, or an SBR with a B5 Systems Bravo stock. An SBR is a short-barreled rifle regulated under the National Firearms Act, and state law varies, so confirm what applies to you before ordering the SBR option.

5.56 NATO and .223 Remington Ammunition

5.56 NATO is a low-cost target and training round, which makes this CM15 a natural place to start. When you want heavier bullets or subsonic performance, the same platform steps up to 300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC, 350 and 400 Legend and 338 ARC. This CM15 has a 5.56 NATO chamber, so it fires both 5.56 and .223 Remington. Never fire 5.56 in a firearm marked only .223 Remington. The 1:7 twist stabilizes 55 to 77 gr bullets. Read 5.56 vs 223, 5.56 twist rate and 5.56 ballistics.

Suppressor

The CM15 is gas operated and 5.56 NATO is supersonic, so Chattahoochee Munitions recommends a flow-through suppressor to limit back pressure. See 5.56 suppressor.

Other Lengths and Finishes

The same CM15 in other finishes: 5.56 Pistol, 5.56 Backpack Gun. Other lengths: 5.56 AR15 Rifle, 5.56 SBR. Complete uppers: 5.56 Pistol Upper, 5.56 NATO Upper, 5.56 AR15 Upper. See the full lineup at Garrison 5.56 and the CM15 5.56 NATO category.

Guides: What is 5.56 NATO?, 5.56 barrel length, 5.56 for home defense, 5.56 for coyotes and hogs and 5.56 suppressor.

5.56 PDW FAQ

Who makes the CM15 5.56 PDW?

Chattahoochee Munitions manufactures the CM15 5.56 PDW as a complete factory 8-inch 5.56 NATO AR15.

What is a 5.56 PDW?

A compact firearm firing the 5.56 NATO rifle cartridge from a short barrel, here 8 inches.

Is the 5.56 PDW a pistol or an SBR?

Either: choose the brace (pistol) or the stock (SBR, NFA regulated).

What twist rate is the barrel?

1:7, which stabilizes 55 to 77 gr bullets.

Can this CM15 shoot .223 Remington?

Yes. Its 5.56 NATO chamber fires .223 Remington safely.

What trigger does this CM15 use?

A TriggerTech Duty at 3.5 lb: single-stage straight, single-stage curved or two-stage straight.

How much does it weigh?

6 lb with an unloaded magazine and no accessories.

What magazine does it take?

Standard AR15 5.56 magazines. It ships with one 30-round ETS magazine; spares are the CM15 5.56 Magazine.

Can I suppress this CM15?

Yes. Use a flow-through suppressor rated for 5.56; the barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and the gas block is adjustable.

Is 556 the same as 5.56 NATO?

Yes. 556 is shorthand for 5.56 NATO.