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The DPMS Kitty Cat 5.56 is a compact, purpose-built AR pistol that brings serious capability to a short-barreled platform. Built on a forged 7075-T6 lower and mil-spec upper receiver, this 7.5-inch 5.56 NATO carbine delivers the modularity and reliability AR shooters demand in a tight, maneuverable package. Whether you're building a truck gun, home-defense rig, or specialized training setup, the Kitty Cat's proven component selection and domestic manufacturing give you a solid foundation without the guesswork.
The heart of this build is a chrome-moly vanadium barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, phosphate-finished for corrosion resistance and paired with a carbine-length gas system. The free-floating quad rail handguard gives you the flexibility to mount optics, lights, or other accessories exactly where you need them, while the low-profile gas block keeps the upper rail clean and unobstructed. An A2-style flash hider comes installed and ready to run.
DPMS doesn't cut corners on internal hardware: the bolt is mil-spec shot-peened Carpenter 158 steel with a full-auto carrier profile, parkerized outside and chrome-lined inside for longevity. The gas key is staked per spec with grade 8 fasteners—the mark of a firearm built to last. The fire control group is a mil-spec single-stage trigger assembly, predictable and reliable out of the box.
The pistol brace is DPMS's adjustable CAR design, mounted on a 6-position buffer tube so you can dial in the fit you want. Comes ready to shoot with one 30-round aluminum magazine. If you need a short, handy 5.56 that respects the details, this is worth a close look.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Barrel Length | 7.5 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Heavy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Barrel Finish | Phosphate |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Barrel Extension | M4 |
| Gas System | Carbine length |
| Gas Block | Low-profile, .750 diameter |
| Muzzle Device | A2-style flash hider (1/2 x 28) |
| Upper Receiver | Forged 7075-T6, MIL-SPEC, hard-coat anodized |
| Lower Receiver | Forged 7075-T6, hard-coat anodized |
| Handguard | DPMS Quad Rail, free-float |
| Bolt Carrier Group | Mil-spec, full-auto profile; parkerized outside, chrome-lined inside |
| Bolt Material | Carpenter 158 Steel, shot-peened |
| Gas Key | Staked, grade 8 fasteners |
| Fire Control Group | Mil-spec single-stage |
| Grip | DPMS A2 grip, black |
| Buffer Tube | 7075-T6 aluminum, 6-position adjustable |
| Pistol Brace | DPMS adjustable CAR brace |
| Included Magazine | One 30-round DPMS aluminum magazine |
The Kitty Cat comes configured as an AR pistol with a pistol brace rather than a traditional stock. Check your local and federal regulations regarding AR pistols in your area before purchase.
Yes. The 5.56 NATO chamber accepts standard 5.56 and .223 Remington ammunition, and the pistol comes with one 30-round DPMS aluminum magazine. Any standard AR-15 magazine will work.
The Kitty Cat ships with one 30-round aluminum magazine. You'll need to source ammunition, a sling, and any optics or light rails separately.
Yes. The adjustable CAR brace is mounted on a standard mil-spec buffer tube, so you can replace it with other compatible braces if needed.

SKU: 198467773 • Weight: 7.5oz





Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The DPMS Kitty Cat 5.56 is a compact, purpose-built AR pistol that brings serious capability to a short-barreled platform. Built on a forged 7075-T6 lower and mil-spec upper receiver, this 7.5-inch 5.56 NATO carbine delivers the modularity and reliability AR shooters demand in a tight, maneuverable package. Whether you're building a truck gun, home-defense rig, or specialized training setup, the Kitty Cat's proven component selection and domestic manufacturing give you a solid foundation without the guesswork.
The heart of this build is a chrome-moly vanadium barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, phosphate-finished for corrosion resistance and paired with a carbine-length gas system. The free-floating quad rail handguard gives you the flexibility to mount optics, lights, or other accessories exactly where you need them, while the low-profile gas block keeps the upper rail clean and unobstructed. An A2-style flash hider comes installed and ready to run.
DPMS doesn't cut corners on internal hardware: the bolt is mil-spec shot-peened Carpenter 158 steel with a full-auto carrier profile, parkerized outside and chrome-lined inside for longevity. The gas key is staked per spec with grade 8 fasteners—the mark of a firearm built to last. The fire control group is a mil-spec single-stage trigger assembly, predictable and reliable out of the box.
The pistol brace is DPMS's adjustable CAR design, mounted on a 6-position buffer tube so you can dial in the fit you want. Comes ready to shoot with one 30-round aluminum magazine. If you need a short, handy 5.56 that respects the details, this is worth a close look.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Barrel Length | 7.5 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Heavy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Barrel Finish | Phosphate |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Barrel Extension | M4 |
| Gas System | Carbine length |
| Gas Block | Low-profile, .750 diameter |
| Muzzle Device | A2-style flash hider (1/2 x 28) |
| Upper Receiver | Forged 7075-T6, MIL-SPEC, hard-coat anodized |
| Lower Receiver | Forged 7075-T6, hard-coat anodized |
| Handguard | DPMS Quad Rail, free-float |
| Bolt Carrier Group | Mil-spec, full-auto profile; parkerized outside, chrome-lined inside |
| Bolt Material | Carpenter 158 Steel, shot-peened |
| Gas Key | Staked, grade 8 fasteners |
| Fire Control Group | Mil-spec single-stage |
| Grip | DPMS A2 grip, black |
| Buffer Tube | 7075-T6 aluminum, 6-position adjustable |
| Pistol Brace | DPMS adjustable CAR brace |
| Included Magazine | One 30-round DPMS aluminum magazine |
The Kitty Cat comes configured as an AR pistol with a pistol brace rather than a traditional stock. Check your local and federal regulations regarding AR pistols in your area before purchase.
Yes. The 5.56 NATO chamber accepts standard 5.56 and .223 Remington ammunition, and the pistol comes with one 30-round DPMS aluminum magazine. Any standard AR-15 magazine will work.
The Kitty Cat ships with one 30-round aluminum magazine. You'll need to source ammunition, a sling, and any optics or light rails separately.
Yes. The adjustable CAR brace is mounted on a standard mil-spec buffer tube, so you can replace it with other compatible braces if needed.
SKU: 198467773 • Weight: 7.5oz
