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New from Patriot Ordinance Factory is their non-NFA pin and welded 13.75″ Dragoon that comes out as part of their Renegade Plus lineup. Utilizing a Dead Air KeyMo Brake, this rifle provides the shortest possible non-NFA rifle configuration aiming to be more maneuverable even when suppressed. Unique upgrades to the Renegade+ lineup are POF’s patented roller cam pin and patented heat sink barrel nut. Featuring an adjustable gas block, ambidextrous lower, match-grade trigger, and suppressor-ready KeyMo muzzle brake, the POF 13.75″ Dragoon provides a ton of capability straight from the factory.

POF-USA 13.75″ Dragoon Specs:

• OAL (Collapsed): 31.25″
• Weight: 6.3 lbs
• Rifling: 1:8
• Barrel: 13.75″ Pin & Weld Nitride Treated 4150 Chrome Vanadium Barrel
• Trigger: 3.5lb Match Grade Flat Profile
• Furniture: B5 Systems
• Receiver Finish: Olive Drab Cerakote
• Handguard: 13.5” MLOK
• Muzzle: Dead Air Muzzle Break

13.75″ Dragoon – Out of the Box

From the factory, the POF Dragoon comes with a sling, one MFT mag, a user manual, and a gun lock. This AR features a 13.75″ barrel length which is one of those intermediate options that is easily maneuverable, yet gives 5.56 the velocity needed to stretch out to some distance. For this reason, I topped the Dragoon off with the Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10 in their IMS mount with an offset DPP. I ran it for the duration of this review with great success.

B5 Furniture

Unlike many mil-spec rifles that often fall short, the POF 13.7″ Dragoon comes well-equipped straight from the factory. POF includes a B5 Bravo stock and a P-Grip 23 pistol grip. The Type 23 P-Grip has good texturing and a steeper grip angle to ensure a proper trigger index. The Bravo Stock has a compact lightweight design that remains comfortable when shooting. Noteworthy features of the stock include a non-slip rubber buttpad, dual steel anti-rotational QD sling mounts, and a “sure grip stock latch,” making the B5 stock a comprehensive and advantageous choice.

Dragoon Trigger

POF-USA includes its proprietary 3.5lb Match Grade flat profile trigger in this 13.75″ Dragoon. While the choice between curved and flat-faced triggers may seem inconsequential, my recent preference leans slightly toward the flat design. The single-stage trigger boasts a sharp appearance and reliable functionality and utilizes KNS Precision anti-walk pins. I measured the pull weight of this trigger to consistently break right at 3.5 lbs. This trigger has no take-up and is always right on the wall. There is the tiniest amount of creep, but nothing I can even feel. After the shot, the reset is very short and positive. This short reset made it easy to run this gun fast while staying on target. The enlarged trigger guard is due to the custom lower and allows easier access especially when wearing gloves.

Handguard

While most AR handguards are pretty similar, POF utilizes a few cool designs worth mentioning. The first cool perk is the cutout they provide right in front of the adjustable gas block. This allows for easy access and tuning of the Dictator 9-position adjustable gas block on the fly. Another great addition is the steel QD inserts added to both sides of the handguard. These are more durable and help protect the rail. I have worn out QD inserts machined into aluminum rails in the past, so this addition will keep this rifle securely slung for years to come. Other than that, this free-floated rail features a full-length top Picatinny rail, and M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 O’clock. M-LOK handguards are always my preference as they provide a great combination of durability to weight savings.

Innovative Features

POF-USA has done a great job innovating upon the AR platform. They made improvements such as a roller cam pin design for the BCG, a patented heat sink barrel nut, and a completely ambidextrous billet lower receiver. All of these provide advantages over the traditional AR15 and when added together create one solid weapon system. The ambi controls are easy to activate, and POF even added an ambi bolt catch that can be activated from within the trigger guard. There is a spring-loaded button that can be easily reached with the user’s trigger finger that activates the bolt catch from inside the lower receiver. POF was definitely thinking outside the box for this design, but I am here for it.

Muzzle Brake

This 13.75″ Dragoon utilizes a Dead Air KeyMo muzzle brake. Abiding by all ATF and NFA guidelines, POF pins and welds this brake in place to create a legal length of 16″. This means this is classified as a rifle, even though the barrel is under 16″ on its own. While this essentially forces users to use KeyMo-compatible suppressors, it is convenient for those who are already running them. I shot this rifle both suppressed and unsuppressed and the muzzle brake worked like a charm. Without a suppressor, the Dragoon shoots flat and is easy to control.