The Faxon Blog and Podcast

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 Blackou …

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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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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Mar 17th 2026

Faxon Firearms Launches Exclusive Pistol Barrel & Compensator Combos with SCHEELS

Faxon Firearms is proud to announce the launch of two exclusive performance upgrade combos, available only through SCHEELS as part of their March 2026 Shooting Sports Promotion. These limited offering …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Feb 28th 2026

Best 6mm ARC Barrel Length: 12.5 vs 16 vs 20 vs 24 Explained

Best 6mm ARC Barrel Length: 12.5 vs 16 vs 20 vs 24 The 6mm ARC was designed to maximize ballistic efficiency inside the AR-15 platform. But choosing the best 6mm ARC barrel length depends entirely on …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Feb 16th 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Faxon Firearms to Exhibit at Sports INC 2026 February Outdoor Show

Booth 1442–1444 | February 18–20, 2026 | Phoenix Convention Center – Phoenix, Arizona CINCINNATI, OHIO – February 2026 – Faxon Firearms, a leading American manufacturer o …

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