FAXON DUTY SERIES 16" GUNNER 5.56 COMPLETE UPPER
FaxonFaxon Duty Series 16" Gunner 5.56 Complete Upper
Series: Duty Series – Complete Upper
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
SKU: FX-URG-D55616GA15-C | UPC: 810209950644
MSRP: $738.00
The Faxon Duty Series 16" Gunner 5.56 Complete Upper is a duty-grade, ready-to-run upper receiver group designed for reliability, balance, and consistent performance. Built around Faxon’s proven 16" Duty Series Gunner Barrel and paired with a smooth mid-length gas system, this upper is an excellent choice for training, defensive use, and general-purpose AR-15 builds.
This is a complete upper, meaning it ships with a Faxon Superfinished M16 Bolt Carrier Group (Nitride) and a MIL-SPEC charging handle—so you can mate it to a compatible AR-15 lower and get running quickly. This model uses a standard A2 flash hider and a Faxon low-profile fixed gas block (non-adjustable).
Like all Faxon Firearms products, this upper is machined and assembled in-house at Faxon Firearms’ Greater Cincinnati, Ohio facility and backed by the Faxon Lifetime Guarantee.
Duty-Grade Performance Without Added Tuning Complexity
This configuration is ideal for shooters who want a dependable, factory-built complete upper without adjustable gas tuning. The fixed low-profile gas block and mid-length gas system provide consistent cycling across a wide variety of 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington loads, while the Gunner barrel profile maintains excellent handling characteristics for all-day use.
Key Features
- 16" Duty Series Gunner 5.56 NATO Barrel – balanced profile for duty-grade reliability
- Standard A2 Flash Hider – 1/2x28 threaded muzzle
- Faxon Low-Profile Fixed Gas Block (non-adjustable)
- Mid-Length Stainless Steel Gas Tube – smooth cycling
- 15" Faxon Streamline Aluminum M-LOK® Handguard – lightweight, slim, free-floated
- Faxon Enhanced Forged Upper Receiver – duty-grade construction
- Faxon Superfinished M16 Bolt Carrier Group (Nitride) included
- MIL-SPEC Charging Handle included
- Made in the USA – Greater Cincinnati, Ohio
Specifications
| Platform | AR-15 Complete Upper Receiver Group |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO (.223 Remington compatible) |
| Barrel Length | 16" Duty Series Gunner Profile |
| Gas System | Mid-Length |
| Gas Block | Faxon Low-Profile Fixed Gas Block |
| Muzzle Device | Standard A2 Flash Hider (1/2x28) |
| Handguard | 15" Faxon Streamline Aluminum M-LOK® Free-Float Handguard |
| Upper Receiver | Faxon Enhanced Forged Upper Receiver |
| Bolt Carrier Group | Faxon Superfinished M16 BCG (Nitride) |
| Charging Handle | MIL-SPEC |
| Country of Manufacture | USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “complete upper” mean?
A complete upper ships with the bolt carrier group (BCG) and charging handle, so you can pair it with a compatible AR-15 lower receiver and run it without sourcing those parts separately.
Is this upper suppressor ready?
This model is not the suppressor-ready configuration. It includes a standard A2 flash hider and a Faxon low-profile fixed gas block (non-adjustable). If you want a suppressor-tuned configuration, choose the suppressor-ready variant that includes an adjustable gas block and compatible muzzle device.
What BCG is included?
This upper includes a Faxon Superfinished M16 Bolt Carrier Group with a nitride finish.
What charging handle is included?
A MIL-SPEC charging handle is included.
Will this fit a standard AR-15 lower receiver?
Yes. This upper is designed to mate with mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers.
Can I shoot both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO?
Yes. The barrel is chambered in 5.56 NATO and is compatible with both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition.
Where is this upper manufactured?
This product is machined and assembled in-house at Faxon Firearms in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Caliber:
- 5.56