Faxon Ascent
Faxon Firearms · Carbine · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Faxon Ascent, Ascent MSR, FX5116
Overview
The Faxon Ascent is the AR-15 half of Faxon Firearms' First Line, a value-driven do-it-all carbine that the company markets for hunting, defense, and competition. The 16-inch rifle weighs about 6.12 pounds and is built around a Faxon SOCOM-profile barrel with a black nitride finish and carbine-length gas system, an enhanced forged receiver set with a tensioning screw, a nitrided superfinished M16 bolt carrier group, and a free-floating 13-inch aluminum M-LOK handguard. It ships with an M4 collapsible stock, A2 pistol grip, mil-spec charging handle, and A2 birdcage flash hider. The Ascent family includes the 16-inch rifle, a 10.5-inch pistol, and a heavier HBAR-barreled rifle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2776 g (97.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 914 mm (35.98") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Free Floating Handguard, M Lok Rail, Rotating Bolt, Flat Top Receiver, Picatinny Rail, Forward Assist, Dust Cover, Threaded Muzzle, Carbine Length Gas System, Superfinished Bcg, Socom Profile Barrel, Nitride Barrel, Enhanced Receiver Set, A2 Flash Hider
Variants
- Faxon Ascent 16" 5.56 Rifle — Rifle
- Faxon Ascent 10.5" 5.56 Pistol — Pistol
- Faxon Ascent 16" 5.56 HBAR Rifle — Hbar
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP around $699-$725. The 16" Ascent weighs about 6.12 lbs. Part of Faxon's First Line alongside the 9mm Bantam; positioned as the most affordable complete Faxon AR-15.
Background
The Ascent paired with the Bantam to form Faxon's First Line - the entry rung of complete firearms intended to put the company's barrels into a no-frills, budget-friendly package for first-time AR buyers.