The Franklin Armory Reformation RS11 is a .300 AAC Blackout AR-platform semi-automatic rifle with an 11.5-inch barrel and a collapsible stock. It uses Franklin Armory's NRS straight-cut land and groove barrel technology and wears a hardcoat anodized black finish. This RS11 configuration is built and sold as a GCA non-NFA firearm. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Franklin Armory 
• Model: Reformation RS11 
• Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 11.5 in 
• Finish: Hardcoat Anodized Black 
• Capacity: 30 Rounds 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 11.5-inch barrel uses Franklin Armory's NRS straight-cut land and groove rifling for a compact .300 Blackout setup. 
• A collapsible stock lets the length of pull be adjusted to the shooter. 
• The hardcoat anodized black finish resists wear on the receiver and barrel. 
• No factory sights are included, leaving the top rail open for an optic of your choice. 
• This RS11 configuration is classified and sold as a GCA non-NFA firearm.

Franklin Armory built its name on the Reformation line to sidestep the usual short-barrel rifle paperwork, and owners of the RS11 talk about that non-NFA classification as the main reason they bought it rather than a standard short-barreled AR. Build quality gets generally positive marks, with the NRS barrel treatment credited for holding up well, though a few owners mention the fit and finish costs more than a comparable standard AR-15 upper.

Handling a short 11.5-inch barrel changes the balance of the rifle compared to a full-length carbine, and reviews are mixed on how it feels with the collapsible stock at different length-of-pull settings. Owners who spend time adjusting the stock and getting used to the shorter sight radius report it settles in fine.

On value, the Reformation RS11 sits at a premium price point for a short-barreled .300 Blackout AR, and owners weigh that against the legal convenience of the non-NFA classification. Aftermarket compatibility follows standard AR-15 parts for most components, which owners like since it keeps options open for stocks, grips, and optics mounts.