Introducing the AR-380 Katusha Series by Moriarti Arms—a minimalist pistol platform chambered in .380 ACP, designed for lightweight performance and simplicity. This 10.5" AR pistol is built for Glock-style magazine compatibility and delivers a smooth blowback operation ideal for recreational shooting, home defense, or range training.
At the heart of this build is a 10.5" 4150 CMV barrel with a medium profile and 1:16 twist, optimized for .380 Auto. The barrel is threaded 5/8x24 and finished with a faux suppressor-style thread-on shroud, giving it the aggressive aesthetic of a suppressed setup—without the added weight or complexity.
The upper features a slick-side A3 receiver with no forward assist or dust cover, reducing weight and creating a clean, minimalist profile. The 10" M-LOK free-floating handguard is constructed from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum and hardcoat anodized to military specs for long-lasting durability. This upper does not include Last Round Bolt Hold Open (non-LRBHO) and is built for straightforward blowback operation.
The lower receiver is Moriarti’s MA-9 Glock-style billet lower, machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and fully assembled with Mil-Spec fire control components, mag catch, bolt release, and ejector. Finished with an SBA3 adjustable brace, this pistol provides stability and comfort in a compact package.
Series: AR-380 Katusha – Minimalist Pistol Line
Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel Length: 10.5"
Barrel Profile: Medium
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
Twist Rate: 1:16
Muzzle Thread: 5/8x24
Muzzle Device: Thread-on Faux Suppressor Shroud
Operating System: Blowback
Upper Receiver: A3 Slick Side, 7075-T6 Aluminum, No Forward Assist or Dust Cover, Hardcoat Anodized
Handguard: 10" Free-Floating M-LOK, Lightweight Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Bolt Carrier Group: Ramped 9MM BCG (Included, blowback-optimized)
Charging Handle: Standard AR-15 Charging Handle (Included)
Lower Receiver: MA-9 Glock Style Billet Lower, 7075-T6 Aluminum
Lower Features: Mil-Spec Fire Control Group, Ejector, Bolt Release, Mag Catch, MultiCal Markings
Brace: SB Tactical SBA3 Adjustable Brace
Magazine: Not included; compatible with Glock-style magazines
LRBHO: Not included (Non-LRBHO)
Weight: Approx. 5 lbs
This pistol is configured for use with a forearm brace and is not designed to be shouldered. User is responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable federal and state firearm regulations.
This item must ship to a licensed FFL dealer. Please have your dealer email a signed copy of their FFL referencing your order number to: info@moriartiarmaments.com. Orders will not ship until the FFL is received.
Looking for other calibers? Explore the Moriarti AR-9 Glock-Compatible Pistols or check out our full line of AR-380 Upper Assemblies.
The series were designed and created in loving memory of the owners dog, a frech bulldog rescue - Katerina.
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