Dark Storm Variant 1 Pistol
The Dark Storm Variant 1 Pistol offers high-performance AR platform capability in a compact format ideal for tactical use, personal defense, and range versatility. Built on a precision matched billet receiver set, the Variant 1 features competition performance and combat reliability. The Tungsten Cerakote finish over the detail rich design by Ed Earle makes the Variant 1 stand out in a drown of boring black guns. The Variant 1 includes partial ambidextrous controls and an compact 6" M-Lok handguard for mounting a variety of accessories. The SOCOM profile 7.5" barrel minimizes overall length while maintaining functionality with a pistol length gas system. On the front end an expansion chamber based Competition Compensator nearly eliminates muzzle rise and felt recoil. The Variant 1 includes SB Tactical SBA brace for rock solid control in any conditions.
Effective 03/01/2026: All pistols will ship with a K2 pistol grip.
Every firearm is hand assembled and individually tested at our factory in Rockledge, Florida with All American Made Components and Materials
LIFETIME WARRANTY - Fully Transferable, No Registration or Proof of Purchase Required
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Precision Matched Receiver Set | • Machined from US Produced 7075 T651 Aluminum • Cerakote H Series over Mil-Spec Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish |
| Billet Lower Receiver | • Threaded Bolt Catch Screw • M4 Cut Low Rear Shelf Trigger Pocket • Extended Takedown and Pivot Pins |
| Billet Upper Receiver | • Mil-Spec Pinned (not glued) Forward Assist • Threaded Forward Assist Retaining Screw • Mil-Spec Dry Film Lubricant Applied to Bore |
| Partial Ambidextrous Controls | • DSI Atach™ ambi charging handle • DSI billet ambi 90° safety selector • Mil‑Spec investment‑cast bolt catch • Premium investment‑cast dual‑stage flat blade trigger (3.5lb. pull) |
| DSI Mil+ Bolt Carrier Group | • 8620 Bolt Carrier with Diamond Honed Bore for Improved Efficiency • 9310 Bolt with Enhanced Profile for Extended Life • 4130 Gas Key with Properly Staked Torx Plus (Grade 8+) Hardware • 8740 Steel Ground Chrome Plated Firing Pin • Carburized to Mil-Spec Hardness (not nitrided) • Mil-Spec Manganese Phosphate and Hard Chrome Finish • Springco XP 5 Coil Extractor Spring |
| DSI 7.5" SOCOM Profile Barrel | • Premium 4150 CMV Steel Certified to MIL-B-11595E • Button Rifled 1:7 (1:8 .300 Blackout) • Pistol Length Gas System • Black Nitride Heat Treat Finish |
| DSI Mil+ Carbine Buffer System | • Upgraded Neoprene Dampened Buffer with Hi Durometer Bump Stop • Electropolished 17-7 Stainless Steel Buffer Spring For Smoothness • Impact Extruded 7075 Buffer Tube with 6 Positions and Drain / Vent Holes • Mil-Spec Dry Film Lubricant in Buffer Tube Bore • Dual Staked QD Socket End Plate and Castle Nut |
| Included Accessories | • 30 Round Polymer Magazine • Keyed Cable Lock |
Specifications subject to change without notice.
