Masterpiece Arms (MPA), based in Comer, Georgia, has two distinct identities. The company originally became known for its Defender pistols — semi-automatic, civilian-legal descendants of the MAC-10/MAC-11 design — offering the distinctive look and feel of those compact blowback guns to the modern market.
In more recent years, MPA has become a major force in precision rifle shooting. Its aluminum chassis systems and complete BA (Bolt Action) rifles are staples of the Precision Rifle Series competition circuit, prized for their ergonomics, adjustability, and accuracy. This dual focus — affordable Defender pistols and high-end precision rifles — gives Masterpiece Arms an unusually broad reach.
For shooters drawn to either a MAC-pattern pistol or a competition-grade chassis rifle, Masterpiece Arms is a notable name in both worlds.