The DPMS Panther Arms Kitty Kat is an AR-15 pattern pistol chambered in .300 AAC Blackout with a 7.5-inch threaded barrel. It is configured with a C7 carry handle, FDE CAR brace, and A2-style grip, and accepts 30-round magazines. The 7.5-inch short-barreled configuration is sold as a pistol with a stabilizing brace; transfer follows standard pistol paperwork. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: DPMS 
• Model: Kitty Kat 
• Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 30 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Flat Dark Earth 
   

Detailed Features 

• 7.5-inch threaded barrel in .300 AAC Blackout 
• C7 carry handle with front sight block (FSB) 
• FDE CAR stabilizing brace 
• A2-style pistol grip 
• 30-round magazine capacity

Owners of the Kitty Kat tend to appreciate the compact, maneuverable package the 7.5-inch build delivers. The .300 AAC Blackout chambering is a draw for those who want subsonic capability alongside standard loads, and the FDE finish gets consistent praise for holding up to regular handling. Some buyers report that the C7 carry handle arrangement takes getting used to for optics mounting, as it limits low-profile sight options.

Ergonomics feedback on the Kitty Kat is mixed. The CAR brace works well for most arm sizes, but owners who have run the gun as a range toy note that the A2-style grip is fairly standard rather than a standout. Muzzle blast from the short barrel draws the most comment in reviews, making a suppressor or compensator a common first upgrade.

Value opinions track with what buyers expect from DPMS. Those drawn by the FDE color scheme and ready-to-run package see the Kitty Kat as good-value fun. Others feel the DPMS name carries less prestige than it once did and scrutinize quality control more closely than they might with other AR pistol makers.