The Troy PAR (Pump Action Rifle) is a 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington pump-action rifle with a 16-inch barrel, 10-round capacity, and a folding SAR stock. It weighs 6 lbs and ships in black. The threaded muzzle is 3/4"-24 tpi, the twist rate is 1:7 RH, and the platform accepts standard AR-pattern optics without modification. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: PAR (Pump Action Rifle) 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Weight: 6 lbs (96 ounces) 
• Finish Color: Black 
• Manufacturer: Troy Industries Inc. 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

The pump action is the defining characteristic. Cycling is manual, which sidesteps certain legal restrictions in states that regulate semi-automatics by action type. For jurisdictions where an AR-pattern semi-auto is restricted, this gives access to 5.56 NATO ballistics in a compliant format. 
 
The 1:7 twist handles heavier .223 and 5.56 loads well. The Troy BattleAx control grips are standard on the platform. The folding SAR stock reduces overall length for storage and transport, and deploys quickly. The threaded muzzle accommodates suppressors or standard AR muzzle devices. 
 
Optics mount directly without adapters — the rifle is set up to accept whatever you'd normally run on an AR.

Discussions about the Troy PAR usually start with the pump action itself. Owners who pick it up specifically for legal compliance in restricted states are generally satisfied — it does what it's designed to do and runs the caliber they want. Shooters who approach it expecting semi-auto cycling speed typically acknowledge the mechanical difference is real and adjust their expectations.

Build quality gets consistent positive comments. The materials and construction are seen as solid, and the folding stock and BattleAx grips get credit for ergonomics during longer sessions. Accuracy paired with quality optics is reported as good across typical ranges.

Some users note that rapid follow-up shots require more deliberate technique than a semi-auto — that's inherent to pump-action mechanics at rifle speeds. The optics-ready setup is a positive for people who want to run glass without additional parts.

Pricing discussion splits between those who see the value given the build quality and niche compliance use case, and those who compare it against semi-auto alternatives in unrestricted markets. The Troy community around modifications and accessories is active and referenced positively.