The Fostech Claymore is an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch barrel. It is built around Fostech's Echo ARII binary trigger and ships with a 15-inch MLOK handguard, ambidextrous safety, and a Black synthetic stock in a Blue/Black finish. Capacity is 30+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Fostech 
• Model: Claymore 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Capacity: 30+1 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• AR-15-pattern rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO 
• Fostech Echo ARII binary trigger installed 
• 15-inch MLOK handguard 
• Ambidextrous safety selector 
• Black synthetic stock with Blue/Black finish

Owners of the Fostech Claymore are almost universally drawn to the Echo ARII binary trigger, which fires on both the pull and release of the trigger. Most buyers who choose the Claymore are specifically seeking that capability, and they generally report the trigger functions reliably once they spend time with the manual of arms.

The 15-inch MLOK handguard and ambidextrous safety get positive marks for practical utility. The handguard gives ample space for accessories, and the ambi safety appeals to both left- and right-handed shooters. A common observation is that the Blue/Black finish gives the rifle a distinctive look that divides buyers between those who like the aesthetic and those who prefer more subdued options.

New shooters to binary triggers sometimes find the learning curve steeper than expected, and a few owners note that the Claymore demands more deliberate trigger discipline than a standard semi-auto AR. Those who invest time in learning it tend to be satisfied, while buyers expecting a conventional AR experience occasionally find it less intuitive than anticipated.