Faxon Firearms · Carbine · In Production · 2021
| Weight (empty) | 2776 g (97.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 914 mm (35.98") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
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 collap...
Country of Origin: United States