Extar EXP-556 Pistol Review

A range review of the Extar EXP-556 pistol, touted as the lightest 5.56/.223 pistol in the World.

Extar EXP Specs:

  • MFG: EXTAR
  • Model: EXP-556
  • Type: Semi Automatic Gas Operated Pistol
  • Caliber: .223 / 5.56 NATO
  • Magazine: Standard MILSPEC AR-15 Magazine
  • Weight (Unloaded): 2.98 Lbs (48 Oz)
  • Weight (Loaded W/ 30 Rd AR-15 Mag): 4.06 Lbs (65 Oz)
  • Overall Length: 18” (45.72 Cm)
  • Barrel Length: 8.25” (20.96 Cm)
  • Barrel Length Including Muzzle Device: 9.25” (23.50 Cm)
  • Barrel Twist: 1:9 Standard ½-28 Threaded Barrel With Included Recoil Reducing Muzzle Brake
  • Width: 2.25”
  • Fixed Sights: Sight Radius Of 12.38” (31.43 Cm)
  • Pistol Grip Screw: 3/16” Standard Hex Head

2 thoughts on “Extar EXP-556 Pistol Review”

  2. Hey whitey glad you like the Exp as much asI do! I just wanted to say I have a coupke tips on the disassembly that might be helpful. First the front take down pen dosent have to be opened to remove the upper , all you only have to remove the rear and slide it forward the front locator is a hook not a full loop. Second to remove the carrier group you dont have to remove the bolts as they are torque in with a high temp thread lock liquid , all you have to do is slide the charge handle all the way to the rear wiggle the handle and pull it out of the carrier and than the whole group will slide out the rear for cleaning ir service ! Hope thay was helpful ! Thanks for the reveiws keep em coming !

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