[NRAAM 2023] Century Arms AP5L – NEW AP5 Rifle
Paul B. 04.20.23
![[NRAAM 2023] Century Arms AP5L – NEW AP5 Rifle](/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_5176-e1681919399753.jpg "[NRAAM 2023] Century Arms AP5L – NEW AP5 Rifle")
Century Arms showcased their new AP5L at NRAAM 2023 expanding their AP5 line of roller delayed 9 mm firearms, this one in rifle form with a 16-inch barrel and collapsible stock doing away with any need for an SBR tax stamp.
[NRAAM 2023] Century Arms AP5L
With pistol braces under fire, nearly every manufacture are looking for alternatives. Century Arms has done just that, this AP5 sporting a 16-inch barrel gives you the option to enjoy the firearm now and if you choose to do so, submit an ATF Form 1 and have it converted into an SBR later. This would be my preferred way, as shooting a MP5 style firearm without a brace or stock just is not that much fun. The collapsible stock included with the AP5L has a solid lock up and is comfortable in the shoulder.
The AP5 or “Apparatus Pistol”, is a roller delayed blowback firearm based and built off of the original and historic design from the 1970’s. The roller-lock platform has been widely respected as the preeminent design for over 50 years. Adopted for use across the globe, no other firearm of its type has been more successful. These firearms which are imported from the MKE manufacturing facility in Turkey are available in a full sized model designated simply as the AP5, a midsized version as the AP5-P, and a compact version as the AP5-M. All AP5 firearms are chambered in 9×19 mm and have a cold hammer forged barrel with a 1:9.8” twist. The AP5 and AP5-P barrel each have a 3-lug quick attachment and 1/2×28 threaded end for suppressor mounting options.
Price and availability are TBD, but I would expect to see them shipping to distributors soon and the price to be fairly close to other AP5 series firearms. AP5 product page can be found here. What do you think of this new AP5? Would you rather purchase a version without a stock and a short barrel, or is this one more desirable? Let us know in the comments section below.
