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Faxon Firearms just released details for their new STREAMLINE CARBON Series Hand Guards.

We’re proud to announce our new STREAMLINE CARBON Series of Handguards for the AR-15.

Faxon Firearms, incessant innovators in the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the release of the STREAMLINE CARBON series of handguards for the AR-15. The STREAMLINE CARBON series of carbon fiber handguards melds extreme lightweight and functionality into a single rugged, easy-to-install M-LOK handguard. Mounted to a weapon, the shooter will see a dramatic increase in maneuverability and swing ability of their rifle compared to legacy metal options.

The STEAMLINE CARBON fuses Faxon’s patent-pending mounting architecture and quality machining with Lancer Systems carbon-fiber know-how. The rails mount to the AR-15 using the common mil-spec AR-15 barrel nut, ensuring anyone with standard tools can mount the rail quickly and easily. When mounted correctly, the rail is locked in to position across all three axis, ensuring rigged and rugged performance under the most demanding circumstances. The 15″ rail clocks in at less than 8 ounces in its standard configuration including all mounting hardware. An optional titanium barrel nut reduces weight further by ~.8 ounces.

The rails feature full-length Magpul M-LOK across all 8 faces of the octagonal handguard. Using an optional low-profile M-LOK rail, shooters have the option of mounting on-plane BUIS. Overall size balances a slim profile (OD is 2.05″) while being able to fit suppressors up to 1.6″ diameter.

“As shooters, we designed the STREAMLINE CARBON series of handguards like our GUNNER barrels. We wanted all the functionality possible while reducing weight to the maximum extent possible,” commented Bob Faxon, President of Faxon Firearms. “Usability and modularity were absolutely critical to our design process. We want shooters to pick up the STREAMLINE CARBON option not just for its weight, but for superior utility for mounting accessories while handling arduous courses of fire.”

The STREAMLINE CARBON handguard will launch at Rainier Arms in a 15″ configuration. 13.3″ and 10.2″ lengths are in-production and will be available Q1/Q2 2017. The 13.3″ is the ideal companion for pinned and welded 14.5″ barrels, giving just enough space for the hand to extend all the way to the end without being concussed by muzzle devices. Retail for the carbon-fiber rails is set at $349, $339, and $329, respectively.

STREAMLINE CARBON Features:

Extreme lightweight without sacrificing strength, rigidity, or practicality.
M-LOK attachment across 8 facets.
Dramatically increases maneuverability of the weapon over legacy metal rails.
Low heat transfer for handling xtreme duty cycles.
Fits common suppressors under-rail
Attaches with standard armorer’s wrenches and tools.
Co-witness iron sights and optics/lasers*
*Requires optional low-profile M-LOK rail adapters.

Specs:

5″ STREAMLINE CARBON, Extended
Length: 15.0″
Weight w/o Barrel Nut (Includes ALL Mounting Hardware): 6.71 Ounces
Weight, Steel Barrel Nut: 1.28 Ounces
Weight, Titanium Barrel Nut: .77 Ounces
Height (Flat to Flat): 1.98″
Max Outer Diameter (Peak to Peak): 2.05″
Max Inner Diameter (Front Aluminum Ring): 1.70″
Construction: Lancer Carbon Fiber & Aerospace Aluminum – Type III Hard Anodized
Accessory Mounting: M-LOK
M-LOK Slots: 8
Attachment Method: Standard AR-15 Barrel Nut, Patent-Pending Clamp Architecture

13″ STREAMLINE CARBON, Standard
Length: 13.3″
Weight w/o Barrel Nut (Includes ALL Mounting Hardware): 6.12 Ounces
Weight, Steel Barrel Nut: 1.28 Ounces
Weight, Titanium Barrel Nut: .77 Ounces
Height (Flat to Flat): 1.98″
Max Outer Diameter (Peak to Peak): 2.05″
Max Inner Diameter (Front Aluminum Ring): 1.70″
Construction: Lancer Carbon Fiber & Aerospace Aluminum – Type III Hard Anodized
Accessory Mounting: M-LOK
M-LOK Slots: 7
Attachment Method: Standard AR-15 Barrel Nut, Patent-Pending Clamp Architecture

10″ STREAMLINE CARBON, SBR/Pistol
Length: 10.2″
Weight w/o Barrel Nut (Includes ALL Mounting Hardware): 4.96 Ounces
Weight, Steel Barrel Nut: 1.28 Ounces
Weight, Titanium Barrel Nut: .77 Ounces
Height (Flat to Flat): 1.98″
Max Outer Diameter (Peak to Peak): 2.05″
Max Inner Diameter (Front Aluminum Ring): 1.70″
Construction: Lancer Carbon Fiber & Aerospace Aluminum – Type III Hard Anodized
Accessory Mounting: M-LOK
M-LOK Slots: 5
Attachment Method: Standard AR-15 Barrel Nut, Patent-Pending Clamp Architecture

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Faxon Firearms is offering a new line of muzzle devices that are slim enough to pass a gas block and barrel nut over. This is useful in applications where the muzzle device will be permanently attached so that the user can change components like hand guards or rails if desired. They are not the first company to create muzzle devices like this but with their barrel making expertise, they have taken the concept to the next level.

The SLIM line of muzzle devices will be available with the hard work of pinning and welding to permanently attach them to the barrel already done for you. Faxon already has a number of options loaded on their website that include two different muzzle device options (SLIM Flash Hider and SLIM 3 Port Brake) and two different 14.5″ barrel profile options (Pencil and GUNNER).

Faxon Firearms, incessant innovators in the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the release of two new SLIM muzzle devices, a 3-port muzzle brake and a tri-prong flash hider. The new SLIM devices are machined to a .620” outer diameter, making them the perfect companion for pencil, GUNNER, and similar barrel profiles. SLIM muzzle devices are manufactured from gun-barrel quality steel and QPQ Nitride coated for durability and longevity.

When installed, the SLIM series muzzle devices match the threaded shoulder, maintaining the thin profile of the host barrel. Further, they allow the user to mount and remove the gas block without having to remove the muzzle device, allowing shooters to reconfigure their rifles without having to visit a gunsmith.

Initially the SLIM devices will be offered as permanently welded muzzle devices attached to 14.5” Pencil and GUNNER profile barrels. Both the brake and flash hider will be available on both profiles.

“We listened to our customers. With Faxon offering the lightest pencil profile barrels in the industry, our customers asked for companion muzzle devices,” said Nathanial Schueth, Director of Sales & Product Management, “Instead of offering standard devices, we sought to improve upon and offer the lightest steel devices possible. The SLIM devices are the perfect complement to the Pencil and GUNNER profiles and the added modularity allows customers to modify their 16” legal firearms without a gunsmith.”

Retail for the muzzle devices is set at $59.99, including the mounting/timing kit. Retail for the SLIM equipped barrels is between $249 for GUNNER profiles and $259 for pencil profiles. The first SLIM equipped barrels with brakes have shipped to dealers including Right to Bear, Brownells, AIM Surplus, and others. SLIM flash hider equipped barrels will be shipping mid Q1 with the individual muzzle devices being offered as stand-alone products as soon as possible

These barrel and muzzle device combos give you, as a builder, options that have never been this easy to access. Check out the SLIM Muzzle Device and Barrel combos at FaxonFirearms.com.