Overview
Overview

ADVANCED ARM, ACCURATE STRIKES
The CAR 817 AR is a centre-fire, gas-operated, rotating bolt system tactical rifle, chambered in 7.62x51 mm NATO (.308 WIN). It is a tactical weapon designed for the high-end use of law enforcement and military applications. The weapon is available in semi-automatic and select-fire configurations. The operating system is a short-stroke push-rod gas piston system. The gas systems are controlled by an adjustable gas valve with two positions. Position one is for normal operation. Position two is for normal operation with a sound suppressor affixed and allows cycling of the action. The weapon is available in various barrel lengths from 12.5”, 14.5” to 16” Carbine rifle.
CAR 817AR Standard Features
- 817AR operates on the new short-stroke piston system
- Semi-automatic only and select-fire models
- Multiple barrel lengths from 12.5” to 16”
- Full ambidextrous configurations
Specifications
Specifications
CARBINE 12.5"
CALIBRE | 7.62x51mm NATO / .308Win |
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
MODES OF FIRE | Safe, semi, and automatic |
OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED/COLLAPSED) | 35.4” (900mm)/ 32.3” (820mm) |
SIGHT RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 8.22 lbs (3.73kg) |
MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND. | 10/20 |
BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |

CARBINE 14.5"
CALIBRE | 7.62x51mm NATO / .308Win |
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
MODES OF FIRE | Semi-auto, full auto |
OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED/COLLAPSED) | 34.3” (870mm)/ 37.4” (950mm) |
SIGHT RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 8.42lbs (3.82kg) |
TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND. | 10/20 |
BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |

CARBINE 16"
CALIBRE | 7.62x51mm NATO / .308Win |
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
MODES OF FIRE | Semi-auto, full auto |
OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED/COLLAPSED) | 38.9” (988mm)/ 35.7” (908mm) |
SIGHT RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 8.62 lbs (3.91kg) |
TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND. | 10/20 |
BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |
