Faxon ION Ultralight 16" 5.56 Upper Receiver, carbon fiber handguard on a white background.

Faxon ION Ultralight 16” Complete 5.56 Upper Receiver

Faxon
SKU:
FX5500-U
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UPC:
816341024557
$1,099.00
(2 reviews)
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Description

FX5500-U features our 14.5" Pencil Barrel with Integral Slim 3-Port Muzzle Brake which meets the NFA 16" minimum barrel length requirement, 13” Streamline Carbon Fiber Handguard, and Lightweight Bolt Carrier Group. Super light, easy shooting and ultra-rugged, the FX5500-U never compromises strength for weight. 

Pop two pins and shave more than 1 lb off the weight of your AR15!* 

Upper Receiver:

  • 5.56 NATO Pencil Barrel w/ Integral 3-Port Brake - meets NFA 16" minimum barrel length requirement 
  • Faxon Enhanced Forged Upper Receiver
  • Faxon 13" Carbon Fiber M-LOK Handguard
  • Faxon Gunner Lightweight Bolt Carrier Group
  • Multi-Position Adjustable Gas Block
  • Enhanced Ambi Charging Handle
  • Weight. 3.1 lbs

 

 

*When compared to an upper receiver with Socom profile barrel, aluminum handguard, and full mass BCG

Additional Information
Caliber:
5.56 NATO
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Reviews

  • 5
    FAXTON ION ULTRALIGHT 16" COMPLETE 5.56 UPPER RECIEVER

    Posted by Chris Wilder on Mar 3rd 2024

    Just finished building an ultra lite AR-15 using this upper. The fit & finish is excellent, the rifle came in @ 4.67 #'s. Could not be happier and Faxton is a great place to do business with, lifetime customer here. Now to go out and sight it in!

  • 5
    Upper

    Posted by Nick on May 9th 2023

    Very accurate and light I have bad shoulders and the upper being light helps alot. Also staff very helpful at Faxon…