SHOT Show 2016: Faxon Firearms New Products

The Faxon ARAK-21 is a unique AR-AK hybrid rifle featuring a long-stroke gas piston system and modular caliber conversion. It offers AR-15 lower compatibility, ambidextrous ejection, and a non-reciprocating charging handle. The rifle demonstrates smooth recoil, good accuracy even when hot, and robust engineering for a versatile shooting platform.

This video features Dustin Wallace from Faxon Firearms joining Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin live at SHOT Show 2024 in Las Vegas. They discuss the latest offerings and new products from Faxon Firearms for the year. The stream is brought to you by Palmetto State Armory, and viewers are encouraged to visit the provided links for more information on both companies and to subscribe to Gun Talk's various platforms.

This YouTube Short focuses on the Modern Armory NP3 C-158 Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) for AR-15 platforms. The video highlights its high-quality construction, including M16 8620 Tool Steel Carrier, Carpenter 158 Steel Bolt, S7 Tool Steel Extractor, and NP3 PTFE coating. It emphasizes the value proposition of a premium BCG at an accessible price point, mentioning features like HPT/MPI testing and Mil-Spec assembly. The description also promotes supporting the channel through website visits, affiliates, and Super Thanks, while advocating for Second Amendment rights against platform suppression. A comprehensive list of affiliate links for various firearm and gear manufacturers is provided, along with a disclaimer for viewer safety and legal compliance.

This Guns & Gear episode features Ryan Gresham and Dustin Wallace from Faxon Firearms showcasing the ARAK-21. Described as an "AR-15 / AK-47 hybrid," the ARAK-21 boasts a long-stroke gas piston system and a non-reciprocating charging handle. The video includes a range demonstration by Chris Cerino. The ARAK-21 is available in 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm, and 300 BLK, offered as complete rifle systems or upper receivers. The segment highlights the show's sponsors and broadcast schedule.

This video showcases new firearm products from Brownells, Faxon Firearms, and KE Arms. Paul Levy highlights new enhanced slides for Glock pistols, including models for Gen4 and the Glock 26, featuring RMR cuts and new PVD finishes like Burnt Bronze and Flat Dark Earth. The segment also covers KE Arms compensators designed to reduce muzzle rise on Glocks and the innovative Chameleon AR-15 Bolt/Carrier Group from Faxon Firearms, available with Titanium Nitride or a color-shifting PVD coating. The content focuses on product features and aesthetics relevant to firearm enthusiasts.

This video features the Faxon Firearms Lightweight 5.56 Bolt Carrier Group (BCG). The description highlights the goal of creating a strong and functional BCG, resulting in an 8.5 oz component. It emphasizes MIL-SPEC materials and finish, forward assist serrations, and a Superfinish for reduced friction, increased smoothness, and better fouling resistance, all while maintaining aesthetics. A link to learn more on Brownells' website is provided.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.