The Faxon Blog and Podcast

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Apr 13th 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Faxon Firearms to Exhibit at 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas

Cincinnati-Based Manufacturer to Showcase New FAXON HARMONIX® Ti•CONEL® Suppressors, AR Upper Receiver Groups, and Award-Winning Barrels at Booth #2317 CINCINNATI, OH — April …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Apr 10th 2026

What to Know Before You Buy Your First Suppressor

The suppressor market has grown dramatically over the last several years — and so has the volume of misinformation surrounding it. If you've been thinking about going suppressed, chances are y …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Apr 7th 2026

Why Your AR-15 Won't Cycle — And How to Fix It

A rifle that won't run isn't a rifle — it's an expensive liability. Cycling failures are among the most common issues we hear about from our customers, and in the overwhelming majority of case …

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Mar 24th 2026

FAXON FIREARMS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE ARAK-21® COMPLETE UPPER RECEIVER GROUP IN MIDNIGHT BRONZE CERAKOTE® AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH SPORTS SOUTH

CINCINNATI, OH — March 24, 2026 — Faxon Firearms, the Cincinnati-based family-owned manufacturer behind the legendary ARAK-21® patented weapon system, today announced the exclusive rel …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Mar 20th 2026

8.6 BLACKOUT: THE COMPLETE BUYER'S GUIDE

8.6 Blackout Buyer's Guide 8.6 Blackout: The Complete Buyer's GuideCartridge, Barrels & Build (2026) By Faxon Firearms | Updated March 2026 | 15 min read 8.6 Blackout i …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Mar 18th 2026

BUILD GUIDE: How To Choose The Right 5.56 Barrel For Your AR-15

Build Guide · By Faxon Firearms · ~10 min read If you've spent five minutes on any AR-15 forum looking for barrel advice, you've already encountered the problem: …

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