The Franklin Armory CVR is an AR-pattern rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch LTW contour barrel. It ships with a black aluminum receiver that has a Picatinny rail, an M-LOK handguard, an M4-style black polymer stock, an A2-style grip, an A2 flash hider, and a 30+1 round capacity. The CVR is equipped with a BFSIII binary firing system trigger. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Franklin Armory 
• Model: CVR 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Capacity: 30+1 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16-inch LTW (lightweight) contour barrel 
• Black aluminum receiver with Picatinny rail 
• M-LOK handguard for accessory attachment 
• M4-style black polymer stock and A2-style grip 
• A2 flash hider; BFSIII binary firing system trigger installed

Owners of the Franklin Armory CVR cite the BFSIII binary trigger as the main draw. When it runs reliably, they describe the shooting experience as noticeably different from a standard trigger, which many find entertaining at the range.

Complaints tend to center on the binary trigger itself. Some owners report that the release shot can feel inconsistent until the shooter adapts, and a small number have returned rifles for trigger adjustments. The CVR otherwise gets solid marks for its standard AR furniture and M-LOK handguard.

Value opinion is mixed. Buyers who wanted the binary trigger from the factory consider the price fair. Those who later switched to a conventional trigger feel they overpaid for the platform relative to comparably spec'd rifles without the binary system.