Pws Mk114 Mod2-m 223wylde 14.45"pb

The Primary Weapons Systems MK114 Mod 2-M in .223 Wylde with a 14.45-inch pinned and welded barrel is a compact, purpose-built intermediate carbine designed for operators who demand a lawfully compliant weapon without NFA registration. The 14.45-inch barrel paired with a permanently affixed PWS FSC compensator achieves the 16-inch overall length threshold while delivering the ballistic efficiency of a true short-barrel platform. This configuration balances velocity retention with CQB-optimized maneuverability, making it a serious contender for patrol, training, and home defense applications where space is constrained and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable.

Core to the MK114 Mod 2-M's performance is the proven PWS long-stroke gas piston system, which cycles reliably across suppressed and unsuppressed fire without adjustment. The 13.5-inch M-LOK handguard provides ample real estate for modern ancillary mounting while keeping the overall package tight. Complementing the piston system are mil-spec-enhanced trigger discipline, a Radian Raptor ambidextrous charging handle for positive manipulation in either firing position, and a PWS-spec enhanced buffer tube paired with an H2 buffer to tune recoil impulse. The ambidextrous lower receiver and BCM stock round out an ergonomic platform built for serious shooters who operate from either shoulder. At 9.75 pounds, the platform delivers enough mass to manage recoil while remaining practical for sustained fieldwork.

This rifle serves law enforcement, military personnel, and civilian operators seeking a legally optimized short-barrel alternative without the tax stamp, Form 1 paperwork, or the ballistic compromises of a traditional pistol-caliber carbine. The .223 Wylde chamber accepts both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition, offering ammunition flexibility in the field. Operators running this platform typically appreciate piston reliability in harsh environments, the inherent velocity advantage of centerfire rifle ammunition in this barrel length, and the simplified regulatory posture compared to other short-barrel rifle platforms.