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The Much Awaited FN SCAR 15P CQB Pistol Is Finally Here

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FN SCAR 15P CQB Pistol

The FN SCAR family continues to grow and for the past iterations, the releases were geared at providing a more compact version such as the SCAR-SC. FN Herstal goes even further with the release of the SCAR 15P, a CQB pistol that is also being called the “Baby SCAR” a designation that reminds us of the “Baby ArmaLite” a compact M16A1 made under licence by Elisco in the Philippines.

The SCAR 15P is a semi-automatic CQB pistol created due to a demand by civilian shooters of a compact FN SCAR for the civilian market after the release of the SCAR-SC. It fires 5.56x45mm round and has a barrel length of 7.5 inches. Its total length is less than 20 inches, making a handy compact that looks to be as concealable as an H&K MP5K.

As it is a CQB pistol, the SCAR 15P does not come with a buttstock but FN Herstal has installed at the rear a vertical Picatinny rail with sling QD cup to mount slings or even install a buttstock designed to be fitted in Picatinny rails or a pistol brace. But for turning it into an SBR, they will need to use the BATF Form 1 to do that.


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With the non-reciprocating charging handles (NRCH), shooters can switch the charging handles to either side of the SCAR 15P which makes ambidextrous. Just like its bigger siblings, it comes with rail mounts at the usual places for mounting aiming devices and other weapons accessories.


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Overall, the SCAR 15P as a concealed weapon for close-in/VIP protection, vehicles and for people who can handle compact weapons better than carbine-length ones is an ideal choice. Drawing on from the FN SCAR family lineage, it is a reliable weapon that can be a good go to weapon in tight spaces.

MSRP for the SCAR 15P is $3,699. There is no airsoft version yet, but for those looking a compact SCAR compact, they go to the Cybergun/BOLT Airsoft SCAR SC BRSS AEG.

Press release below:


Long Legacy, Small FN SCAR

FN Proudly Introduces the FN SCAR 15P Rifle-Caliber Pistol

(McLean, VA – December 13, 2022) Building on the heritage of the FN SCAR® family, FN America, LLC proudly introduces the long-awaited FN SCAR 15P rifle-caliber pistol. The 5.56 NATO-chambered pistol is an extremely lightweight and compact design, weighing in at 5.65 pounds unloaded and just under 20-inches in length with its 7.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel. Specifically developed with flexibility and mobility in mind, the SCAR 15P is an ideal choice for home and personal defense applications or for everyday range use.

“The release of the FN SCAR-SC in 2018 created excitement amongst SCAR enthusiasts who hoped that we would, one day, offer this configuration as a semi-automatic pistol to the U.S. firearms market,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. “With the FN SCAR 15P release, I am pleased to be able to deliver exactly what our consumers asked for – a pistol variant of the FN SCAR-SC – backed by the legendary reliability, durability and adaptability of the FN SCAR series.”

Machined from a single piece of aluminum, the receiver features a continuous M1913 Picatinny rail in the 12 o’clock position along with side rails at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions, providing ample rail space for a red dot, flashlight or angled foregrip. The rear of the receiver features a vertical Picatinny rail (VPR) with a quick-detach sling attachment for use with single-point slings. The trigger module that acts as the lower receiver is identical to the SCAR 16S, sharing a number of parts commonalities across the two systems. It offers an ambidextrous selector and magazine release along with compatibility with any AR-pattern magazine.

“The SCAR is renowned for its uncompromising reliability, durability and accuracy – the hallmark of FN’s quality. We are proud to say that the FN SCAR 15P meets those measures handily and delivers a shooting experience worthy of the name,” said Benjamin Voss, Senior Product Manager for FN America’s Long Guns. “This long-anticipated release carries the DNA of SCAR throughout from its short-stroke gas piston operating system, NRCH capabilities, cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined barrel, and so much more. We’re happy to deliver the FN SCAR 15P to our consumers who have eagerly anticipated this release.”

The ultracompact SCAR pistol is driven by the legendary and highly reliable short-stroke gas piston system at the heart of every SCAR. The pinnacle of reliability and durability, the pistol-length gas system runs cleanly, isolating spent gases from the moving parts group and giving you more rounds fired without stoppages. Its adjustable low-flash gas regulator and three-pronged muzzle device that reduce muzzle flash are especially appreciated in pistol configuration when firing repeated rounds down range from the fully free-floated 7.5-inch cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined barrel.

The pistol is equipped with the non-reciprocating charging handle assembly that reduces overall felt recoil due to the reduced mass of the bolt carrier, thus producing an extremely easy-to-manage system when shooting from a sling. The assembly includes the redesigned bolt carrier, charging handle sled and ambidextrous, reversible charging handles – one in a low-profile configuration and the other a 30-degree offset that enables the use of low-mounted optics and can act as a hand stop, if so desired. The low-profile charging handle is preinstalled from the factory and the 30-degree offset is included with the pistol as an available upgrade at the customer level.

Packaged in a discreet, soft-sided carry case color-matched to the pistol, moving from the home to the range and back has never been easier. With ample room within the case for spare magazines and other accessories, the FN SCAR 15P pistol case is an easy option to stow and go. The pistol is available in black or flat dark earth (FDE) and ships with one 30- or 10-round FN SCAR-L magazine. With its overall compact size, lightweight configuration and reliable FN SCAR operating system, the FN SCAR 15P is the perfect choice for a home or personal defense firearm and also an ideal addition to any FN SCAR collection.


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