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Q&A for Faxon Firearms AR-15 SAAMI Rifle Barrel — 6 Questions & 8 Answers

Name Faxon Firearms AR-15 SAAMI Rifle Barrel (4.5)
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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 04, 2022

You would be able to use any M-Lok to picatinny rail adapter such as the TRYBE Defense Magnite M-LOK Picatinny Rail Sections, found by using the link below:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/trybe-defense-magnite-m-lok-picatinny-rail-section-3-slots.html

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Nick Bravo, member, from HI, United States, asked on June 13, 2025

Does the muzzle device pinned and weld ?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on July 02, 2025

The muzzle device is integral and machined into the end of the barrel and cannot be removed. It is permanently affixed making the legal length of the barrel 16.1 inches.

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Murse2023, guest, from MI, United States, asked on December 14, 2023

Will this fit on a spikes tactical lower receiver?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on December 18, 2024

Yes, this upper will fit any standard AR-15 lower, including from Spikes Tactical.

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Joe, guest, from NC, United States, asked on May 16, 2022

Can you use a suppressor with this upper?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on June 08, 2022

The barrel installed on the ION Upper is integral to the barrel with no threads or attachment point for a suppressor.

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JONATHAN LEE, member, from CA, United States, asked on October 14, 2021

What buffer weight do you recommend for this? I bought this faxon already.

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Answered by JONATHAN LEE, member, from CA, United States, on October 18, 2021

I called Faxon and they use 3.0 oz standard weight buffers in their ions. im gonna try a lighter weight as well to see how it goes.

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Big Guy, member, from CA, United States, asked on November 03, 2020

What’s the weight on this upper

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Answered by Todd, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 26, 2021

It is 3.1 lbs.

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