At SHOT 2018, FN put out several new AR-pattern firearms, in many ways catching up to its competitors who primarily serve the civilian market. When your core business is belt-fed machine guns and military rifles, you sometimes neglect your fanbase. FN is now making up for lost time.
FN 15 Pistol
First up, FN now has AR pistols in both .300 ACC Blackout and 5.56 NATO. FN fanboys should be very pleased.
Both feature FN’s hallmark cold hammer-forged barrels, free-floating Midwest Industries handguards, Magpul pistol grips, Phase 5 pistol buffer tubes and SB Industries pistol braces. Pricing for both is set at $1,599.
Specs FN 15 Pistol 5.56
- CALIBER: 5.56x45mm
- OPERATION: Direct impingement
- MAG CAPACITY: 30 Rd.
- WEIGHT: 5.2 lb.
- BARREL LENGTH: 10.5″
- MSRP: $1,599
Specs FN 15 Pistol .300 BLK
- CALIBER: .300 BLK (7.62x35mm)
- OPERATION: Direct impingement
- MAG CAPACITY: 30 Rd.
- WEIGHT: 5.65 lb.
- BARREL LENGTH: 12″
- MSRP: $1,599
FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE
FN is also adding two carbines, the first based on their popular FN 15 Tactical Carbine now with a flat dark earth finish. The changes aren’t just cosmetic as FN updated the gun with new furniture and accessories.
Specs
- CALIBER: 5.56x45mm
- OPERATION: Direct impingement
- MAG CAPACITY: 30 Rd.
- WEIGHT: 7.2 lb.
- BARREL LENGTH: 16″
- OVERALL LENGTH: 34″-37.2″
- MSRP: $1,499
The FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE uses the 3-prong flash suppressor originally developed for the SCAR family of rifles, a new Magpul M-Lok-compatible “P-Lok” free-floating handguard, and furniture by B5 systems. It pairs a mid-length gas system with a heavy buffer for recoil management and smooth operation.
Pricing for the Tactical Carbine FDE is $1,499. For more information, make sure to visit FNAmerica.com.