The Faxon Ion Rifle is the most affordable production ultralight AR15 on the market. Weighing in at just under 5 lbs, the Ion Ultralight AR15 is the perfect choice for any customer looking to step into the competition world, or for those who just enjoy the soft recoil of a finely tuned lightweight rifle. As part of Faxon’s Summit Line, the Ion comes from the factory with a whole slew of out-of-the-box upgrades, including a tuned gas system, Gunner lightweight bolt carrier group, ambi charging handle & safety selector, Hiperfire EDTDM trigger, and more!
Faxon’s Ion Ultralight Rifle (FX5500):
- 14.5″ 556 Pencil Barrel w/ Welded 3-Port Brake – Meets NFA 16″ minimum barrel length requirement
- Enhanced Forged Receiver Set w/ Tensioning Screw
- Gunner Lightweight BCG w/ Superfinish
- 13″ M-LOK Carbon Fiber Handguard
- Multi Position Adjustable Gas Block
- Hiperfire EDTDM Single Stage Trigger
- Radian Raptor LT Ambi Charging
- Radian Talon Ambi 45/90 Degree Safety Selector
- MFT Minimalist Stock
- Magpul MOE® Grip
- Mid Length Gas System
Complete Rifle Weight: 4.95 lbs
Each rifle will be individually test fired & tuned at the factory with Federal American Eagle 55gr 5.56 Nato ammunition.
| SKU | FX5500 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 816341024540 |
| MPN | FX5500 |
| Manufacturer | Faxon Firearms |
| Model | Ion Ultralight Rifle |
| Weight | 4.950000 |
| Condition | New |
| Action Type | Semi-Auto |
| Barrel Length | 14.5″ |
| Barrel Thread Pitch | 1/2×28 |
| Barrel Type | 4150 Chrome-Moly Vanadium |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Magazine Count | 1 |
| Sight Type | N/A |
| Threaded Barrel | Yes |
| Twist Rate | 1:8″ |
| Buttstock | MFT Battlelink Minimalist |
