FN Announces Factory Short Barreled FN 15 Carbines

(McLean, VA – March 17, 2017) 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.

FN 15 Patrol Carbine SBR 10.5”

FN 15™ Patrol Carbine SBR 10.5″

SKU / Product Number: 36329
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Barrel length: 10.5-inch
Twist Rate: 1:7″ RH
Barrel: 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 handguard 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

FN 15 Patrol Carbine SBR 14.5”

FN 15™ Patrol Carbine SBR 14.5″

SKU / Product Number: 36369
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Barrel length: 14.5-inch
Twist Rate: 1:7″ RH
Barrel: 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): 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