# Faxon Firearms Sport 5.56 NATO 16in Black

**Brand:** Faxon Firearms
**Category:** AR Style Rifles
**Caliber:** 5.56 NATO

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 5.56 NATO
- **Barrel Length:** 16"
- **Finish:** Black Nitride
- **UPC:** 810209950217
- **SKU:** UCEGNaNir

## Description

The Faxon Firearms Sport is a semi-auto AR-15 pattern rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch black nitride SOCOM threaded barrel. It has a black aluminum receiver with a Picatinny rail, an M-LOK handguard, and an M4 mil-spec collapsible stock, with a 30+1 capacity. The barrel carries a 1:8 twist under a 1/2x28 thread pattern and an A2 flash hider, and the rifle ships with an A2 style pistol grip and a mil-spec selector safety.

### Key Specifications
- **Brand:** Faxon Firearms
- **Model:** Sport
- **Caliber:** 5.56 NATO
- **Capacity:** 30+1
- **Barrel Length:** 16"
- **Barrel Finish:** Black Nitride
- **Receiver Finish:** Black
- **Receiver Material:** Aluminum
- **Twist:** 1:8"

### Detailed Features
- SOCOM threaded 16-inch barrel with a 1/2x28 thread pattern and A2 flash hider
- M-LOK handguard for mounting lights, grips, or other accessories
- M4 mil-spec black polymer stock for a collapsible length of pull
- A2 style pistol grip
- Mil-spec trigger and mil-spec selector safety
- Ships with no factory sights, leaving the Picatinny rail open for optics

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Faxon is known first for barrels, and the Sport rifle carries that reputation into a complete AR-15 build with its black nitride, SOCOM threaded barrel. Owners who already run Faxon barrels on other builds tend to trust the twist rate and finish on this one without much hesitation.

The M-LOK handguard and M4 mil-spec stock keep the rifle close to a standard AR-15 layout, so ergonomics feel familiar to anyone who has handled the platform before. Some owners upgrade the A2 grip and mil-spec trigger fairly quickly, which is a common first move on any AR-15 in this price range rather than a complaint specific to Faxon.

Value perception is generally positive since the barrel alone from Faxon commands a premium on its own, and getting one built into a complete rifle is seen as a reasonable way to get that barrel without assembling an upper separately. The AR-15 aftermarket is enormous, so parts and accessories are easy to find regardless of brand.

## Pricing

**6 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Guns Com | $804.99 |
| Buds Gun Shop | $890.00 |
| Selwayarmory Com | $890.00 |
| Globalordnance Com | $890.00 |
| Gritrsports Com | $890.00 |
| Deguns | $912.99 |

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