Faxon Firearms Releases Streamline Carbon Series AR-15 Handguards

USA -(Ammoland.com)- Faxon Firearms, incessant innovators in the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the release of the STREAMLINE CARBON series of handguards for the AR-15.

The STREAMLINE CARBON series of carbon fiber handguards melds extreme lightweight and functionality into a single rugged, easy-to-install M-LOK handguard.

Mounted to a weapon, the shooter will see a dramatic increase in maneuverability and swing ability of their rifle compared to legacy metal options.

The STEAMLINE CARBON fuses Faxon’s patent-pending mounting architecture and quality machining with Lancer Systems carbon-fiber know-how.

The rails mount to the AR-15 using the common mil-spec AR-15 barrel nut, ensuring anyone with standard tools can mount the rail quickly and easily.

When mounted correctly, the rail is locked in to position across all three axis, ensuring rigged and rugged performance under the most demanding circumstances.

The 15″ rail clocks in at less than 8 ounces in its standard configuration including all mounting hardware. An optional titanium barrel nut reduces weight further by ~.8 ounces.

The rails feature full-length Magpul M-LOK across all 8 faces of the octagonal handguard. Using an optional low-profile M-LOK rail, shooters have the option of mounting on-plane BUIS.

Overall size balances a slim profile (OD is 2.05″) while being able to fit suppressors up to 1.6″ diameter.

“As shooters, we designed the STREAMLINE CARBON series of handguards like our GUNNER barrels. We wanted all the functionality possible while reducing weight to the maximum extent possible,” commented Bob Faxon, President of Faxon Firearms. “Usability and modularity were absolutely critical to our design process. We want shooters to pick up the STREAMLINE CARBON option not just for its weight, but for superior utility for mounting accessories while handling arduous courses of fire.”

The STREAMLINE CARBON handguard will launch at Rainier Arms in a 15″ configuration. 13.3″ and 10.2″ lengths are in-production and will be available Q1/Q2 2017.

The 13.3″ is the ideal companion for pinned and welded 14.5″ barrels, giving just enough space for the hand to extend all the way to the end without being concussed by muzzle devices.

Retail for the carbon-fiber rails is set at $349, $339, and $329, respectively.

STREAMLINE CARBON Features:

• Extreme lightweight without sacrificing strength, rigidity, or practicality.
• M-LOK attachment across 8 facets.
• Dramatically increases maneuverability of the weapon over legacy metal rails.
• Low heat transfer for handling xtreme duty cycles.
• Fits common suppressors under-rail
• Attaches with standard armorer’s wrenches and tools.
• Co-witness iron sights and optics/lasers*
• *Requires optional low-profile M-LOK rail adapters.

STREAMLINE CARBON Specifications:

• 15″ STREAMLINE CARBON, Extended
• Length: 15.0″
• Weight w/o Barrel Nut (Includes ALL Mounting Hardware): 6.71 Ounces
• Weight, Steel Barrel Nut: 1.28 Ounces
• Weight, Titanium Barrel Nut: .77 Ounces
• Height (Flat to Flat): 1.98″
• Max Outer Diameter (Peak to Peak): 2.05″
• Max Inner Diameter (Front Aluminum Ring): 1.70″
• Construction: Lancer Carbon Fiber & Aerospace Aluminum – Type III Hard Anodized
• Accessory Mounting: M-LOK
• M-LOK Slots: 8
• Attachment Method: Standard AR-15 Barrel Nut, Patent-Pending Clamp Architecture

13″ STREAMLINE CARBON, Standard:

• Length: 13.3″
• Weight w/o Barrel Nut (Includes ALL Mounting Hardware): 6.12 Ounces
• Weight, Steel Barrel Nut: 1.28 Ounces
• Weight, Titanium Barrel Nut: .77 Ounces
• Height (Flat to Flat): 1.98″
• Max Outer Diameter (Peak to Peak): 2.05″
• Max Inner Diameter (Front Aluminum Ring): 1.70″
• Construction: Lancer Carbon Fiber & Aerospace Aluminum – Type III Hard Anodized
• Accessory Mounting: M-LOK
• M-LOK Slots: 7
• Attachment Method: Standard AR-15 Barrel Nut, Patent-Pending Clamp Architecture

10″ STREAMLINE CARBON, SBR/Pistol:

• Length: 10.2″
• Weight w/o Barrel Nut (Includes ALL Mounting Hardware): 4.96 Ounces
• Weight, Steel Barrel Nut: 1.28 Ounces
• Weight, Titanium Barrel Nut: .77 Ounces
• Height (Flat to Flat): 1.98″
• Max Outer Diameter (Peak to Peak): 2.05″
• Max Inner Diameter (Front Aluminum Ring): 1.70″
• Construction: Lancer Carbon Fiber & Aerospace Aluminum – Type III Hard Anodized
• Accessory Mounting: M-LOK
• M-LOK Slots: 5
• Attachment Method: Standard AR-15 Barrel Nut, Patent-Pending Clamp Architecture

About Faxon Firearms:

Faxon Firearms is a leader in constant evolution in the firearms marketplace. Faxon focuses on US-made quality and innovation. From the ARAK platform, GUNNER & FLAME barrels, upper receivers, and an ever-expanding portfolio of innovating accessories, Faxon offers quality complete rifle systems and components. New dealers and OEM accounts are welcome.

Stop by booth 7110 at SHOT Show to see the STREAMLINE CARBON Handguards, SLIM devices, SLIM barrels, and Faxon’s other new products.

For more information contact Nathanial Schueth at [email protected] or Curt Staubach [email protected].

About Lancer Systems:

Lancer Systems is an engineering-driven company. Their goal is to provide total engineered solutions; applications assessment, component design & development, validation and manufacturing. Lancer Systems aim to fill capability gaps for the military, law enforcement agencies, OEMs and end users across the defense, oil and gas, and aerospace industries. Lancer’s facility has a Type-07 Federal Firearms License as well as an SOT allowing them to manufacture firearms as well as NFA items. Lancer Systems designs, develops and tests all advanced weapons and components in-house. Lancer Systems is well known for their L5AWM and L7AWM ultimate hybrid magazines for military self-loading type rifles.

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