The Faxon Blog and Podcast

Why Your AR-15 Won't Cycle — And How to Fix It

Why Your AR-15 Won't Cycle — And How to Fix It

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Apr 7th 2026

A rifle that won't run isn't a rifle — it's an expensive liability. Cycling failures are among the most common issues we hear about from our customers, and in the overwhelming majority of case … read more
8.6 BLACKOUT: THE COMPLETE BUYER'S GUIDE

8.6 BLACKOUT: THE COMPLETE BUYER'S GUIDE

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Mar 20th 2026

8.6 Blackout Buyer's Guide 8.6 Blackout: The Complete Buyer's GuideCartridge, Barrels & Build (2026) By Faxon Firearms  |  Updated March 2026  |  15 min read 8.6 Blackout i … read more
300 Blackout vs. 350 Legend: Which is Better?

300 Blackout vs. 350 Legend: Which is Better?

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Aug 16th 2022

Why Compare .300 Blackout vs .350 Legend?Whenever a new cartridge comes out, there’s always an immediate debate in the firearms community about how it compares to existing cartridges. In the case of t … read more
8.6 BLK Subsonic | Episode 68: Faxon Blog & Podcast

8.6 BLK Subsonic | Episode 68: Faxon Blog & Podcast

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on May 20th 2022

David Stark of Discreet Ballistics joins the show to talk about all things 8.6 Blackout and Subsonic Ammunition.From DiscreetBallistics.com:Shooting subsonic ammunition is significantly quieter than s … read more