Faxon Ion Ultralight Complete Upper Receiver
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Material Carbon fiber, aluminum, steel
Weight 3.1 pounds
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The Faxon Ion Ultralight complete upper receiver is built for a lighter, handier 5.56 NATO AR-15 setup while retaining a rigid, purpose-built component lineup. It features a 16in 5.56 NATO pencil barrel with an integral 3-port brake, paired with a 13in carbon fiber M-LOK handguard and a lightweight bolt carrier group for reduced overall weight. An enhanced forged upper receiver, multi-position adjustable gas block, and enhanced ambi charging handle round out the complete assembly.
Key Features
- 16in 5.56 NATO pencil barrel with integral 3-port brake for a compact, no-extra-parts muzzle setup
- 13in carbon fiber M-LOK handguard helps keep the upper ultralight without sacrificing mounting options
- Enhanced forged upper receiver for a solid foundation and complete-upper fitment
- Faxon Gunner lightweight bolt carrier group for reduced reciprocating mass
- Multi-position adjustable gas block for tuning reliability and ejection behavior
- Enhanced ambi charging handle for improved handling and compatibility
If you want an ultralight 5.56 NATO upper receiver built from purpose-matched components, the Faxon Ion Ultralight complete upper is ready to drop into your build.
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- SKU:
- FX5500-U
- UPC:
- 816341024557
- BUDS ID:
- 173832
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| Material | Carbon fiber, aluminum, steel | 7075-T6 aluminum receiver and M-Lok handguard with anodized Black finish, steel barrel | 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum receiver; 4150 chrome-moly steel black-nitride barrel; 9310 steel bolt; 8620 steel black-nitride bolt carrier | N/A | Forged aluminum upper receiver, steel barrel, aluminum M-LOK handguard |
| Weight (lbs) | 3.1 | 3.5 | N/A | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Barrel Length (in.) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16.1 | N/A |
| Caliber / Gauge | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.5 Grendel | N/A |
| Finish | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cerakote | N/A |
| Overall Length (in.) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25.0 | N/A |
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