B&T APC223 PRO 5.56 NATO SBR w/ MBT Folding Stock 8.75" Barrel - 30 Rd

B&T APC223 PRO 5.56 NATO SBR w/ MBT Folding Stock 8.75" Barrel - 30 Rd

When military and law enforcement professionals around the world need a compact rifle platform that delivers without hesitation, they turn to Brügger & Thomet. The B&T APC223 PRO Short Barrel Rifle is the embodiment of that trust — a purpose-built, Swiss-engineered tactical platform that compresses the full performance envelope of a .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO rifle into one of the most refined, operator-ready packages on the market today.

At just 8.7 inches of barrel, the APC223 PRO achieves a level of maneuverability that conventional rifles simply cannot match — without sacrificing the reliability, accuracy, or terminal performance that professional applications demand. The short-stroke gas piston system keeps carbon and fouling out of the receiver, running cleaner and cooler than direct impingement alternatives under sustained or suppressed fire. A hydraulic shock-absorbing recoil buffer smooths the cycling impulse into a controlled, flat shooting experience that reduces fatigue and keeps the muzzle on target through every follow-up shot.

The cold hammer-forged barrel is engineered for a service life that outlasts the mission — delivering consistent accuracy and bore integrity round after round, year after year. AR-style controls with a fully ambidextrous safety selector mean any operator already proficient on an AR-pattern platform can transition to the APC223 PRO with zero retraining, while the adjustable MBT stock provides a customized length-of-pull for any shooter, any kit, and any environment. A Picatinny top rail and AR-magazine compatibility complete the package — keeping logistics simple and loadout options limitless.

Swiss Precision Short-Stroke Gas Piston System:
B&T's short-stroke gas piston operating system keeps propellant gases and carbon fouling out of the receiver entirely — running significantly cleaner, cooler, and more reliably than direct impingement alternatives.

Hydraulic Shock-Absorbing Recoil Buffer:
An integrated hydraulic buffer system actively dampens the cycling impulse, delivering a measurably smoother, flatter recoil stroke that reduces shooter fatigue.

8.7" Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel:
B&T's cold hammer-forging process compresses and aligns the barrel steel at the molecular level, producing a bore with superior hardness, dimensional consistency, and service life compared to conventionally rifled barrels.

Adjustable MBT Stock:
The purpose-built MBT adjustable stock provides multiple length-of-pull positions for a consistent, repeatable cheekweld across different shooters, body armor configurations, and operational environments.

AR-Magazine Compatible:
Accepts standard AR-type detachable magazines, simplifying logistics, cross-compatibility, and magazine sourcing for military, law enforcement, and civilian users.

Fully Ambidextrous Safety Selector:
Bilateral safety operation enables instinctive, fluid manipulation regardless of shooting hand.

Full-Length Picatinny Top Rail:
An uninterrupted Picatinny rail provides immediate compatibility with the full range of optics, red dots, magnified scopes, night vision devices, and thermal systems.

AR-Style Controls:
Familiar AR-pattern controls throughout the platform mean operators already proficient on standard AR-pattern rifles can deploy the APC223 PRO immediately and effectively.

Professional-Grade Swiss Manufacturing:
Every APC223 PRO is built to B&T's exacting Swiss manufacturing standards — the same standards trusted by military and law enforcement agencies across Europe & United States.

Specifications

• Caliber: .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO
• Capacity: 30 rounds
• Action Type: Semi-automatic
• Operating System: Short-stroke gas piston
• Barrel Length: 8.7 inches
• Barrel Type: Cold hammer-forged
• Stock Type: Adjustable MBT stock
• Trigger Type: 2-stage trigger
• Magazine Type: Detachable AR-pattern magazine
• Safety: Ambidextrous safety selector
• Scope Mount / Rail: Picatinny rail
• Buffer System: Hydraulic shock-absorbing buffer
• Controls: AR-style controls
• SKU: BT-361656-SBR-MBT