Faxon Firearms has built a reputation for making high quality, lightweight AR-15 components. With their most recent project, they quite possibly have outdone themselves by producing a factory AR-15 for consumers that weighs in under 5 Lbs. The FX5500 Ultralight AR-15 tips the scales at precisely 4.99 Lbs to secure that coveted title of “Crazy Light AR-15.”

This rifle is not “partially complete” or “some assembly required” either. It is an actual, fully-built rifle top to bottom. Faxon Firearms did not skimp on the quality of the components in order to produce this firearm either. The complete and thorough build list for the FX5500 Ultralight can be read below.

Upper Receiver:

• 5.56 Nato 14.5″ Pencil Barrel w/ Pinned & Welded 3-Port Brake (Meets NFA 16″ Minimum Barrel Length Requirement)
• Faxon Enhanced Forged Upper Receiver
• Faxon 13″ Carbon Fiber M-LOK Handguard
• Faxon Gunner Lightweight Bolt-Carrier Group
• Superlative Arms Adjustable Bleed-Off Gas Block
• Radian Weapons Raptor LT Ambi Charging Handle

Lower Receiver:

• Faxon Enhanced Forged Lower Receiver w/ Tensioning Screw
• Radian Weapons Talon 45°/90° Ambi Safety Selector
• HiperFire EDT3 Trigger
• MFT Minimalist Stock
• Magpul MOE Grip
• Lancer Magazine
• Faxon Enhanced Forged Lower Receiver w/ Tensioning Screw

Now here comes the make or break for most consumers. The MSRP is currently benchmarked at $2,099 for those who are interested. The specifications for this rifle are impressive enough so it remains the shooter’s decision if they want to dive in or not.

A final convincing statement provided by Faxon Firearms for the Press Release of this new rifle is provided here:

Faxon Firearms sought to create an ultra-lightweight, yet durable AR-15. After months of development and thousands of rounds of testing we’re proud to showcase the FX-5500. Coming in at 4.99 lbs., the FX5500 features our 14.5″ Pencil Barrel with a permanently attached Slim 3-Port Muzzle Brake which meets the NFA 16″ minimum barrel length requirement, 13” Streamline Carbon Fiber Handguard, and Lightweight Bolt Carrier Group. Super light, easy shooting and ultra-rugged, the FX5500 never compromises strength for weight.

Once again, the NEW FX5500 Ultralight is now available on Faxon Firearms’ website at an MSRP of $2,099. Let us know what you guys think in the Comments section below!