Derya Arms RAN Lever Action: M-LOK, Threaded Barrel, Ships Now

The Derya Arms RAN is a lever-action rifle built from the ground up with the features the modern lever community has been installing aftermarket: a factory-threaded barrel, an M-LOK forend, a Picatinny optics rail, and an adjustable stock, all present on the gun you take out of the box. Derya spent time collecting feedback from lever shooters before building the RAN, and the result is a production gun that skips the gunsmith queue.

Three models cover the lineup. The RAN Walnut has a 20-inch barrel, Turkish walnut furniture with integrated M-LOK slots, and a nickel finish on all metal, with a patented adjustable aluminum Ironwolf stock carrying QD sling mounts, M-LOK ammo slots, a height wheel, and a cheek rest. MSRP is $849. The RAN Ironwolf shares the same receiver on an 18-inch barrel with a full aluminum tactical chassis and a black Melonite finish at $999. The RAN-X condenses the same spec to a 12-inch barrel pistol with a Steelfang PSB Ironwolf grip system, weighing 5.48 pounds at an overall length of 22.83 inches, at $899.

All three chamber .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Long Colt. The .357 rifle holds 10 rounds of .357 or an equivalent count of .38 Special. The .44 and .45 rifles hold 9 rounds. The RAN-X pistol holds 5 rounds of .357 or 4 rounds of .44 and .45. Weight on the rifle models is 8.27 pounds across both the Walnut and Ironwolf; the Ironwolf's shorter barrel keeps it compact for vehicle or structure use.

The receiver on the RAN series is machined from a single block of steel, a construction choice that reduces the joints common on import-market lever actions and tightens cycling feel. The top ejection design loads through a side gate into a tubular under-barrel magazine. Safety is a cross-bolt in front of the hammer, backed by a rebounding hammer mechanism that prevents the firing pin from contacting the primer unless the trigger is pulled fully through its travel.

Every model ships with a fixed front iron sight and an adjustable rear sight mounted to the integrated Picatinny rail. The same rail accepts any standard 1913 optic mount, so a red dot or a short scout scope drops on directly. The M-LOK forend takes lights, laser units, and sling swivels without a separate adapter, and the 5/8x24 thread on the .44 and .45 models accommodates centerfire rifle suppressors rated for those calibers. The 1/2x28 thread on .357 covers pistol-caliber suppressors and most short rifle cans.

The Ironwolf aluminum stock on the tactical models carries QD swivel mounts at the rear, a height adjustment wheel for length-of-pull, and a adjustable cheek weld for varying optic heights. The same stock concept transfers to the RAN-X where it becomes a pistol grip with the Steelfang PSB, a pistol stabilizing brace-style grip that keeps the RANX classified as a pistol without a stock. See our muzzle device guide for more on pairing thread pitches to suppressors and muzzle devices.

A lever-action chambered in .357 Magnum running subsonic .38 Special is one of the most practical suppressed centerfire setups on the market. The action cycles by hand, meaning there is no semi-automatic bolt carrier bouncing against a buffer to manage. The only noise is the report from the muzzle and any supersonic crack from the projectile. Load subsonic .38 Special and both disappear under a standard centerfire pistol-rated suppressor.

The path to a suppressor is now substantially easier than the old conventional wisdom suggests. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, eliminated the federal making and transfer tax on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Machine guns and destructive devices are unchanged. ATF eForm 4 approvals on suppressors are currently processing in days to a couple of weeks rather than the months-long waits common before the eForm system matured. A background check, Form 4, fingerprints, and NFA registration still apply; the cost and wait that kept people away are largely gone. For a full breakdown of the process and a can shortlist, see our suppressor buying guide. If you want to spec a suppressed lever setup before you buy, the rifle builder has suppressors and optics across price bands.

The RAN-X compresses the lever-action platform to a 12-inch barrel and 22.83 inches overall, making it one of the more compact centerfire lever configurations on the current market. The Steelfang PSB Ironwolf grip replaces the buttstock and the pistol ships as a Title I handgun, not a short-barreled rifle, so no NFA paperwork is required on purchase. The trade-off is reduced capacity: 5 rounds of .357 Mag or 4 rounds of .44 and .45.

Ballistically, a 12-inch .357 Magnum barrel still produces meaningful velocity gains over a handgun. Full-power .357 Magnum loads exit a 12-inch barrel at roughly 300-400 fps faster than the same load from a 4-inch revolver, depending on powder burn rate and bullet weight. That gap closes on standard-pressure .38 Special, but a subsonic .38 from a 12-inch barrel combined with a pistol can is still a quiet, effective short-range package. The RAN-X is not California or Massachusetts compliant; Maryland compliance is listed as pending on the manufacturer's page. For a broader look at compact pistol-caliber defensive options, see our PDW pistol guide.

Lever-action rifles have been on a sustained growth run since roughly 2020, driven by a combination of nostalgia, state-level magazine-restriction workarounds in states that exempt tubular magazines, and the suppressed pistol-caliber use case that the Marlin revival made newly accessible. The Ruger-Marlin 1894 is the traditional benchmark, and Mad Pig Customs built a factory collaboration around it at $2,999. The Derya RAN addresses the same demand at roughly one-third that price by building the tactical features into a purpose-designed receiver from the start rather than adding them to a legacy platform. For that story, see our coverage of the Marlin Mad Pig Customs 1894.

The RAN's $849-$999 price point puts it against lever-action offerings from Henry and Rossi on the low end and the standard Marlin 1894 on the mid tier, but with no other domestic production model shipping a factory-threaded barrel and M-LOK handguard at that price. The closest competitors at the spec level typically require $200-500 in aftermarket upgrades on top of a base rifle to reach the same feature set. The RAN ships those features on a new-model platform with a lifetime warranty from the original purchaser.

All three RAN models are listed as in-stock and shipping to dealers as of the June 1, 2026 announcement. Derya distributes through Sports South, RSR Group, Lipsey's, and Bill Hicks and Co., which means dealer network coverage is broad. The full lineup in all three calibers is available through Derya-authorized dealers. Find a dealer or order direct through derya.us. Browse the catalog for suppressors, optics, and lights that pair with a pistol-caliber lever.

Derya built the RAN series for the buyer who wants a modern lever-action with factory M-LOK, a threaded barrel, and Picatinny rail, without sending a gun to a custom shop. At $849 for the Walnut and $999 for the Ironwolf, the price is accessible relative to the competition. The RAN-X pistol at $899 adds a compact 12-inch format for suppressed close-quarters use without an NFA paperwork requirement on the base purchase.

The suppressor angle is the strongest case for the RAN right now. A .357 Magnum lever running subsonic .38 Special is a uniquely quiet centerfire setup, and with no federal transfer tax on suppressors since January 1, 2026, and eForm approvals processing in days, the barrier to running a can is lower than it has ever been. If you are shopping for a suppressor host in this caliber range, the RAN is one of the few factory options that ships ready to thread one on. Read our suppressor buying guide before you commit to a can, or use the builder to spec a full suppressed lever setup.