POTD: Faxon ARAK-21

Steve Johnson
by Steve Johnson

These photos were taken by Youtuber NSZ85 (take a look his channel, he has some really good content on it). The ARAK-21 combines features from the AK and the AR-15. Its upper receiver is compatible with AR-15 lowers and it features a quick change barrel system, AK-style long stroke adjustable gas piston, ambidextrous charging handle and it is compatible with folding stocks (no buffer tube). I have embedded NSZ85’s review of the Faxon ARAK-21 in .300 BLK below …

Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson

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  • Grindstone50k Grindstone50k on Apr 17, 2015

    Absolutely love it, just can't justify the price to myself :(

  • Cornelius Carroll Cornelius Carroll on Apr 18, 2015

    I've been meaning to try one of these out. My biggest gripe with the AR platform has always been the charging handle and this remedies that issue :)

    Does anyone know if they'll do a 14.5/14.7" pinned and welded barrel+muzzle device?

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