The Faxon Blog and Podcast

5.56 NATO vs .223 Wylde, What's The Difference?The 5.56 NATO has been a venerated defensive and tactical cartridge for decades alongside its “civilian” counterpart .223 Remington which has been respec … read more

Does Faxon Make Custom Barrels?A unique, entirely custom barrel is a popular way to personalize a firearm, achieve a unique goal or complete an interesting project firearm. We here at Faxon Firearms a … read more

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Simple answer - Generally speaking, the shortest length you can use for your application. Why? We are strong believers in maneuverable weapons. The shorter the barrel, the less weight and momentu … read more

Often we are asked: “Which is better? Chrome-lined or Nitride-treated?”It’s a great question and astute customers notice that Faxon sells predominantly Nitride-treated barrels through our website. H … read more