Q builds the Sugar Weasel as a deliberately stripped-down, lightweight take on the AR-15, and the design philosophy shows: nothing is on the rifle that does not earn its weight. The result is a gun that feels almost implausibly light in the hands compared with a conventional carbine.

This Shorty is a registered short-barreled rifle with a 13-inch barrel in 5.56mm and an FDE finish, sized to stay compact while retaining enough barrel to keep velocity reasonable. It is a natural host for a suppressor, which is exactly how most owners run one.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.