Faxon Firearms Ascent 5.56 Modern Sporting Rifle - 16

The Faxon Firearms Ascent 5.56 AR-15 Rifle is designed for the first time AR buyer that is feature packed while still bringing excellent value. The Ascent Modern Sporting Rifle is built around the forged aluminum receiver set with enhanced features like a tensioning screw to eliminate wobble between the upper and lower receivers. The barrel is 16" long with a SOCOM profile and a durable black Nitride finish. The M16 style bolt carrier group also features the same black Nitride finish. The 13" free float handguard fully covers the carbine length gas system and features M-LOK attachment slots for a full range of customization options. The rest of the AR-15 is outfitted with Mil-Spec parts that are reliable and help to keep the price down.Features: 16" barrel chambered in 5.56SOCOM profile with Nitride finishCarbine gas systemM16 BCG with Nitride finishForged aluminum receiversReceiver tensioning screw13" M-LOK free float handguardMil-Spec componentsM4 stockWeight: 6.12 lbs.Faxon Machining engineers and manufactures components that are found everywhere. In theaters of combat, on the ocean floor, in cars, in aircraft, on the ISS, and on Mars. Now, they bring their engineering excellence to bear on providing new and innovative components for the AR-15 platform that set the standard for quality. Faxon Firearms, manufacturing strategic solutions for tactical problems.See More SpecificationsBarrel Coating Salt Bath NitrideBarrel Contour SOCOMBarrel Length 16Barrel Lining Salt Bath NitrideBrand Faxon FirearmsCaliber Gauge 5.56 NATOGas System Length CarbineGas System Type Direct ImpingementHandguard13 in M-LOK RailMuzzle Device A2 Flash HiderThread Pattern 1/2 X 28Weight 6.12 lbs.