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Geissele

Geissele Super Duty 12.5"

Premium 12.5" pistol balancing velocity and compactness with match-grade trigger

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Key Highlights

  • •Optimal 5.56 velocity in compact package
  • •Match-grade SSA trigger included

Specifications

Price
$1,999
Weight
6 lb 10 oz
Calibers
5.56x45mm
Rail Type
mlok
Best For
vehicle opshome defenseduty patrol

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patterntrigger: ar-fcginterface: picatinny-tophandguard: mlokbarrel: compact

Overview

The Geissele Super Duty MOD1 12.5-inch bridges the gap between compact carbines and full-size rifles, offering improved ballistics over 11.5" models while maintaining maneuverability. It features the same premium components and soft-shooting characteristics as the entire Super Duty line.

Key Features

  • ✓12.5" CHF chrome-lined barrel, 1:7 twist
  • ✓SSA-E X two-stage trigger with Lightning Bow
  • ✓Super 42 buffer with H3 buffer
  • ✓11.5" MK16 M-LOK handguard with center tab
  • ✓HUXWRX flash hider (suppressor-ready)
  • ✓Airborne charging handle (ACH)
  • ✓Geissele A17 grip
  • ✓Carbine gas system (.065" port)

Pros

  • +Optimal balance of size and ballistic performance
  • +Exceptionally soft shooting system
  • +Perfect suppressor host configuration
  • +Premium SSA-E X trigger included
  • +Improved velocity over 11.5" models
  • +Flawless reliability

Cons

  • −Premium pricing
  • −NFA item requiring tax stamp
  • −Limited street availability
  • −Slight weight penalty over 11.5" model

Detailed Specifications

caliber
5.56mm NATO
Barrel Length
12.5"
Overall Length
28.75" - 31.375" (pistol) / 30" - 33.25" (SBR)
weight
6.1 lbs (pistol) / 6.5 lbs (SBR)
Gas System
Carbine
railSystem
M-LOK (MK16 11.5")
Trigger
SSA-E X two-stage

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