The DPMS DP-15 Kitty Kat is a semi-automatic AR-15 pistol chambered in .300 AAC Blackout with a 7.5-inch barrel. It has a 30+1 round capacity and includes a 4-inch knurled handguard, an A2 carry handle, and a CAR-style brace. This is a short-barreled AR-pattern configuration; transfer requires additional federal paperwork. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: DPMS 
• Model: DP-15 Kitty Kat 
• Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 30+1 
• Barrel Length: 7.5" 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 7.5-inch barrel in .300 AAC Blackout 
• 4-inch knurled handguard 
• A2 carry handle 
• CAR-style brace 
• Polymer grips

Owners of the DPMS Kitty Kat are drawn to the compact AR-15 pistol package in .300 AAC Blackout. The chambering is seen as well-suited to the short barrel, retaining meaningful terminal performance at the 7.5-inch length where .223/5.56 would fall short.

The included A2 carry handle and CAR-style brace draw mixed reactions. Some owners appreciate the retro-influenced look of the carry handle, while others swap it immediately for a flat top and optic. The 4-inch knurled handguard is considered functional if minimal.

Value is generally seen as acceptable for a budget-to-mid tier AR pistol. A common complaint is that DPMS customer service can be slow to respond. Reliability with quality .300 Blackout ammunition is considered adequate, though some owners report the need for buffer weight adjustments when running suppressed.