Faxon Firearms · Carbine · In Production · 2023
| Weight (empty) | 2236 g (78.9 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 ION-X Hyperlite is the flagship of Faxon's Summit ultralight family, pushing AR-15 weight reduction to its extreme. The 16-inch 5.56 rifle weighs roughly 4.93 pounds, dropping further with the titanium option. It pairs a Faxon pencil-profile barrel with a 13-inch carbon-fiber M-LOK handguard, a lightweight superfinished M16 bolt carrier group, Type III hard-coat anodized 7075-T6 forged receivers, and the Faxon Slim 3-Port muzzle brake. The ION-X line spans 5.56 NATO rifles and pistols ...
Country of Origin: United States