FN ANNOUNCES FACTORY
SHORT BARRELED FN 15™ CARBINES
(McLean, VA – March 17, 2017) – (ArmsVault.com) – FN America, LLC announces today the release of two FN 15™ Patrol carbines in short barreled configurations, available to commercial customers. These two new carbines are the first time FN has offered short barreled rifles for sale to the individual consumer.
“FN has been producing SBR’s for military and law enforcement customers, and as individual upper receivers or barrel kits, but never as factory-produced consumer products,” said John Keppeler, vice president of sales and marketing for FN America, LLC. “These new carbines are currently shipping to FN distributors nationwide and are just the first of many SBR configurations we will be releasing.”
The two FN 15 Patrol SBR carbines will be chambered in 5.56x45mm and offered in either a 10.5- or 14.5-inch, button-broached and chrome-lined barrel with A2-style compensator, hard-anodized aluminum upper receiver, 6-position collapsible stock and combat-grade trigger. In addition, the two carbines are equipped with low-profile gas systems optimized for each barrel length offered. Full specifications are available in Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1, FN 15™ Patrol Carbine SBR 10.5”
| SKU / Product Number | 36329 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Barrel length (effective) | 10.5-inch |
| Twist Rate | 1:7″ RH |
| Barrel Material | Button broached, chrome-lined |
| Muzzle device | A2-style compensator |
| Sights | A2-style front, flip-up rear |
| Sight Radius | 14 ⅝” |
| Stock | Collapsible, 6-position, black |
| Forearm | Standard Carbine hand guard w/ heat shield |
| Weight (with empty magazine and sight) |
5.92 lbs |
| Length | 26.5″ – 30″ |
| Width | 2.75″ |
| Length of Pull | 10¼” – 13.5″ |
| Magazine | GI pattern 30-round aluminum |
| Trigger Pull | 4.75-7.75 lbs |
| MSRP | $1,149 |
Figure 2, FN 15™ Patrol Carbine SBR 14.5”
| SKU / Product Number | 36369 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Barrel length (effective) | 14.5-inch |
| Twist Rate | 1:7″ RH |
| Barrel Material | Button broached, chrome-lined |
| Muzzle device | A2-style compensator |
| Sights | N/A, Optics-ready |
| Sight Radius | N/A, Optics-ready |
| Stock | Collapsible, 6-position, black |
| Forearm | Midwest Industries 12-inch handguard with M-LOK w/ Picatinny rail at 12 o’clock position. |
| Weight (with empty magazine and sight) |
6.025 lbs |
| Length | 30.75” – 34” |
| Width | 2.75″ |
| Length of Pull | 10¼” – 13.5″ |
| Magazine | GI pattern 30-round aluminum |
| Trigger Pull | 4.75-7.75 lbs |
| MSRP | $1,149 |
For more information on these new short barreled FN 15 carbines or other FN products, please visit www.fnamerica.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The World’s Most Battle-Proven Firearms.™ | FN America, LLC, is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of products, training and support services under the FN brand name that enhance their performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at www.fnamerica.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.