Faxon Firearms Ion Ultralight Semi-Automatic Rifle 5.56mm NATO 16" Barrel (1)-30Rd Magazine 6 Position MFT Minimalist Synthetic Stock Black Finish
The Faxon Ion Rifle is the most affordable production ultralight AR15 on the market. Weighing in at just under 5 lbs, the Ion Ultralight AR15 is the perfect choice for any customer looking to step into the competition world, or for those who just enjoy the soft recoil of a finely tuned lightweight rifle. As part of Faxon's Summit Line, the Ion comes from the factory with a whole slew of out-of-the-box upgrades, including a tuned gas system, Gunner lightweight bolt carrier group, ambi charging handle & safety selector, Hiperfire EDTDM trigger, and more!
Brand: Faxon Firearms
Category: Tactical Rifles
Series: Ultralight
Model: Ion
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Barrel Length Range: 16" to 16.99"
Gun Platform: AR-Style
Operating System: Direct Impingement
Stock Finish Group: Black
Capacity: 30+1
Stock Material: Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Hand: Right Hand
Sights: None, Optic Ready
Barrel Finish: Black Nitride
Muzzle: Integral Muzzle Brake
Grips: Black Magpul
Handguards: 15" M-LOK
Safety: Radian Ambi Talon 45 / 90
Thread Pattern: 1 / 2"-28
Stock Description: 6 Position MFT Minimalist
Barrel Length: 16"
Max Capacity: 30
Receiver Finish: Black Nitride
Trigger: Hiperfire EDTDM
Weight: 6.10 lbs
Stock Finish: Black
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
