12 inch Faxon barrel build thread

[Schrambo]

I got my 12" Faxon barrel, put together the upper and had time to put 30 rounds down field for a function check... Pull trigger, bang, OK... I'll have some accuracy feedback next week...

My primary focus this week was a shoot off between my (new to me) Lilja 319 fluted barrel and my new AA arrival, a 18" fluted barrel, drumroll... it was a tie...

I'm not a great shooter, but both of the barrels shot MOA at 100yd with factory 123gr AMAX... I'm pretty pleased with both..

[The Profit Joseph Sith]

I am gonna have to give some thought to optic.

In the meantime, wrapped this up earlier. Built it as a pistol, I do have a SBR lower sitting here as well.

ALG Defense Rail
Seekins adjustable gas block
WMD nickel boron BCG with AA Grendel bolt
BCM CH
Geisselle SSA-E trigger
Seekins enhanced lower parts kit
Daniel Defense grip
KAK Shockwave brace and buffer
Troy Claymore brake

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Very nice. Might be the first ALG HG I've seen mounted. (I know I don't get out much) are your pretty happy with the way it mounts? Pretty solid? I like the DD grip to. The rest of course it pretty to notch as well.

I got my 12" Faxon barrel, put together the upper and had time to put 30 rounds down field for a function check... Pull trigger, bang, OK... I'll have some accuracy feedback next week...

My primary focus this week was a shoot off between my (new to me) Lilja 319 fluted barrel and my new AA arrival, a 18" fluted barrel, drumroll... it was a tie...

I'm not a great shooter, but both of the barrels shot MOA at 100yd with factory 123gr AMAX... I pretty pleased with both..

Interesting.. Thanks for the comparison results. I'm still deciding on what to do for my long guns sticks. Whatever it is I'm getting two matching pairs. 2 12's and two 18"+

[madmike66]

Very nice. Might be the first ALG HG I've seen mounted. (I know I don't get out much) are your pretty happy with the way it mounts? Pretty solid? I like the DD grip to. The rest of course it pretty to notch as well.

I have a couple ALGs. I really like them. Fits great in the hand and is ultra-light.

This is my third build with the DD grip. I do like them, but if I'm being honest the Ergo grips are still my fav. The Ergo grip fits my hand perfectly. The DD is small and light, but my hand rides a little low. But I like the rubberized portion, and they look very cool. And yes, I'm the type of person who will buy crap purely because it looks cool, so sue me

[madmike66]

So ultimately I decided to red dot it. I built this to be a super lightweight small size firearm, and putting a variable power optic on it just didn't seem to fit the plan.

Aimpoint H-1.
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[Les]

Post up your builds here for people to get inspiration from. I'll start.







Form 1 lower I assembled from spare parts I had laying around.
PSA stripped upper
Gibbz Arms 11.38" hand guard
Spare PSA stripped Bolt Carrier and misc BCG parts I had laying around plus Bolt from the Group Buy
Superlative clamp on Adj Gas Block
Rugged .30 cal muzzle brake
Rugged Surge in the short configuration
Aero scope mount
Primary Arms ACSS reticle 1-6x24 scope.

Approx how far back is the agb? Still easily adjusted?

[explorecaves]

Approx how far back is the agb? Still easily adjusted?

With the included wrench, it is easily adjustable... might even be able to adjust with a standard wrench, but might be a little tight.... you can see the GB in the second window back on the side profile picture of the upper.

[jdelong]

took mine out to 300Y last weekend with Wolf 100g (8 or 10" steel targets). Could not get 400Y, still figuring out holdovers on the Steiner. Ran great.

[RogueNathan]

Gents & Ladies-

We know some of you have been following the updates from AR15.com. We just sent the following out to all of the group buyers:

Esteemed Customers and Friends-

Faxon Firearms is writing to you to notify you of a return and replacement program for the 12.5” Grendel barrels from the first Grendel Forum “Group Buy.” With your assistance, we found the alignment pin protruding into the chamber which was limited to this particular batch of barrels. This error falls far short of the Quality expectation we hold for ourselves and we apologize for letting you down.

Faxon would like to bring the barrels from this batch back for replacement. Due to special tooling used for the Group Buy barrels, we will be manufacturing the barrels anew for replacement. ETA is about 5 weeks from this notice for the replacement.

The return and replacement process will be handled by Faxon Firearms directly. All shipping is on us and you can expect a gift from Faxon with the replacement barrels. To start this process, please reply to this e-mail (CustomerService@faxonfirearms.com) with the following information:

Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-Mail:
Number of Barrels:

Faxon will send a pre-paid Fedex label via e-mail for the return of the barrel. We will likewise return the barrel via Fed-Ex upon their completion.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We apologize again and hope that our Service will earn your trust along with the new barrels.

Sincerely,

The Faxon Firearms Team

[Bigs28]

I got it to but am confused. I didn't order a 12.5". I also don't see anything wrong with mine but have not shot it so I don't know if I should send it back.

[ScoutH57]

12.5" is just a mistype. Since a lot of barrels typically come in 12.5 instead of 12 like these were.

[explorecaves]

Is this all barrels from the GB or just ones that appear to have the pin protruding?

There has also been mention of loose chambers and by my naked eye, a Hornady SST has about 0.030" - 0.040" of wobble in my GB barrel chamber....

ETA: I do not see a dimple or pin in my chamber....

[rabiddawg]

Is this all barrels from the GB or just ones that appear to have the pin protruding?

There has also been mention of loose chambers and by my naked eye, a Hornady SST has about 0.030" - 0.040" of wobble in my GB barrel chamber....

ETA: I do not see a dimple or pin in my chamber....

I don't have the pin issue either but when dropping a round into my chamber it does have some movement. I checked my other Grendels and they had no discernible movement. Even a fired but not resized case will drop into my Faxon where as it won't in my other guns.

For that reason I would like to return mine.

[RogueNathan]

I got it to but am confused. I didn't order a 12.5". I also don't see anything wrong with mine but have not shot it so I don't know if I should send it back.

We recommend it, but it is not a safety issue.

12.5" is just a mistype. Since a lot of barrels typically come in 12.5 instead of 12 like these were.

Oops!

Is this all barrels from the GB or just ones that appear to have the pin protruding?

There has also been mention of loose chambers and by my naked eye, a Hornady SST has about 0.030" - 0.040" of wobble in my GB barrel chamber....

ETA: I do not see a dimple or pin in my chamber....

In some of the barrels the pin will slightly deform the chamber with an imperceptible bulge causing the "loose" issues. The chambers are machined 100% to SAAMI spec from the reamer spec'ed to Faxon by BFT.

I don't have the pin issue either but when dropping a round into my chamber it does have some movement. I checked my other Grendels and they had no discernible movement. Even a fired but not resized case will drop into my Faxon where as it won't in my other guns.

For that reason I would like to return mine.

We're thrilled to hear it and look forward to replacing it as fast as we can. Thank you!

[rabiddawg]

THANK YOU FAXON FOR STANDING BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT!!

That barrel maker named after a planet could learn a thing or two about customer service from Faxon Arms.

[shooter545]

THANK YOU FAXON FOR STANDING BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT!!

That barrel maker named after a planet could learn a thing or two about customer service from Faxon Arms.

^^^^^^
What he said! These guys are squared away. I got a chance to spend some time with them at SHOT; they have it going on both in terms of products, QC and CS. I own several of their barrels and plan to buy more.

[subinoob]

Here is my two stamp grendel

[Les]

Nice, hope to finish mine before too long.

[RogueNathan]

Nice build! If you guys have any issues at all, please let me know. I'm here to help anytime.

[The Profit Joseph Sith]

Nice build! If you guys have any issues at all, please let me know. I'm here to help anytime.

Can you help finance more barrels for me? :p

[explorecaves]

Finally got time to rebuild this upper. Hopefully will be able to take it out this weekend to sight in and see how she shoots.