Are Faxon AR barrels good?
In many cases, the barrel or setup you get from the factory is pretty much good to go (other than the occasional gun or rifle that needs a work-through). Faxon is good at what they do, and it is a great choice for anyone who wants to level-up their rifle or handgun setup. Just don’t go in there with false expectations.
What happened to Faxon firearms?
Faxon Firearms Announces Acquisition of Houlding Precision Firearms. Cincinnati, OH (March. Faxon Firearms will continue the Houlding Precision Firearms brand and will assume the manufacturing of Houlding Precision Firearms’ products.
Does Faxon make their own barrels?
Do you make your own barrels? A. Yes! We start with raw, stock steel and do everything in-house from gun drilling to rifling to thermal stress relieving and profiling.
What is the lightest AR 15 barrel?
THE LIGHTWEIGHT BARREL The first option is the Faxon Lightweight 16″ 5.56 NATO Mid-Length Pencil Barrel, and the other is the Faxon Lightweight 16″ 5.56 NATO Mid-Length SS Pencil Barrel. Either one of them is a great option and will be 8 ounces lighter than the 16″ carbon fiber barrel listed.
Are Faxon barrels cold hammer forged?
Many of our favorite builds feature barrels from top quality manufacturers like Faxon and Ballistic Advantage that are not cold hammer forged.
Are ballistic advantage barrels any good?
The Ballistic Advantage Hanson barrel has served me well. I’m testing out other barrels all the time but I know I’ll be coming back to this one… especially for competition. Lightweight, accurate, and pretty good bang-for-the-buck…it’s one of the barrels I wholeheartedly recommend in my Best AR-15 Barrels article.
Who owns Faxon firearms?
Barry Faxon With over 40 years of industry experience, Mr. Faxon and his brother, Robert (CEO/Vice President) create a dynamic team to bring excellent solutions to their clients. Barry is a founding partner of Faxon Firearms and of the Ohio Valley Antique Mall.
Is stainless steel a 4150?
4150 or “Mil-Spec” steel is commonly used in heavy-fire applications. It is a high carbon content steel, which makes it resilient to high-heat scenarios and with its abrasion resistance, the barrels wear slower over time. 416-R Stainless Steel is “stainless” steel formulated specifically for gun barrels.
What is the best AR-15 barrel length?
20″ barrels provide the most consistent performance across the widest variety of loadings. There are plenty of modern specialized loads “optimized” for use in a 16″ barrel, but the 20″ length will still do things better. Aside from the benefits of velocity, the long 20″ barrel gives a balance benefit to marksmen.
Are pencil barrels accurate?
Accuracy: 4/5 223 ammo (even better than match) at 1 MOA while others open up to 2-3 MOA.
Are cold hammer forged barrels more accurate?
Cold hammer forging produces accurate and durable barrels. A cold hammer forged barrel has smoother barrel surfaces compared to other barrel manufacturing methods such as button rifling and cut rifling. This guarantees consistent high quality and precision: every Tikka barrel is Second to None.