Faxon Firearms has partnered with Sports South to release an exclusive Midnight Bronze ARAK-21® 16″ upper receiver, featuring a unique Cerakote® finish that enhances durability and aesthetics. This piston-driven system is designed for mil-spec AR-15 lowers, highlighting innovative technology and rapid reconfiguration capabilities, ideal for demanding shooters.
Faxon Firearms state “Faxon Firearms, the Cincinnati-based family-owned manufacturer behind the legendary ARAK-21® patented weapon system, today announced the exclusive release of the ARAK-21® 16″ 5.56 NATO Complete Upper Receiver Group in Midnight Bronze Cerakote®, available exclusively through Sports South.
This limited distributor-exclusive configuration brings Faxon’s groundbreaking patented long-stroke gas-piston upper receiver to market in one of today’s most sought-after finishes. The Midnight Bronze Cerakote® treatment delivers an aggressive, tactical aesthetic while providing enhanced corrosion and wear resistance — making it a standout offering for dealers and consumers alike.
The ARAK-21® Complete Upper Receiver Group is engineered around Faxon’s patented monolithic upper receiver and forearm housing, purpose-built to drop onto any mil-spec AR-15 lower receiver using standard takedown and pivot pins. The platform features Faxon’s proprietary long-stroke gas-piston actuation system for reduced fouling and smoother recoil, a fully ambidextrous non-reciprocating charging handle, user-reversible bolt for left- or right-hand ejection, adjustable gas control valve, and a Picatinny MIL-STD 1913 top rail with additional accessory rail positions.
“The ARAK-21® has always represented the pinnacle of drop-on piston upper technology, and this Midnight Bronze Cerakote® exclusive for Sports South is exactly the kind of partnership that gets us excited,” said Dustin Wallace, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Faxon Firearms. “Sports South has been a fantastic partner, and we’re proud to put something truly unique in their hands — a finish that turns heads on the rack and performs flawlessly in the field. If you’re a dealer in the Sports South network, this is one to get on your shelves.”
The ARAK-21® platform — the first product ever launched by Faxon Firearms and the foundation of the brand’s reputation — has earned a loyal following among shooters who demand more from their AR-15 lower. With fast tool-assisted barrel swaps via Faxon’s Barrel Assembly Unit (BAU) system, the ARAK-21® can be reconfigured between 5.56 NATO and 7.62×39 in minutes, offering unmatched modularity backed by Faxon’s Lifetime Guarantee.
The ARAK-21® 16″ 5.56 Complete Upper Receiver Group in Midnight Bronze Cerakote® is available exclusively through Sports South.”
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