Press Release
FN Expands Accessory Product Offering With Release Of FN 15™ Upper Assemblies
(McLean, VA – September 08, 2015) FN America announced today an expansion to the company’s FN 15™ modern sporting rifle accessory line with the release of complete upper assembly units. FN 15™ Upper Assemblies are now available in popular configurations like the FN 15™ Carbine, Rifle, Tactical Carbine and DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle).
“The addition of upper assemblies to our FN 15 accessory line is exciting for FN as we continue our mission to offer dependable products of the highest quality to our customers,” said Ken Pfau, Sr. Vice President for Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales for FN America, LLC. “Customers can now build out a custom, FN-made AR-15 or expand the functionality of their current FN 15 rifle or carbine.”
FN 15™ upper receiver assemblies, manufactured in FN’s Columbia, SC manufacturing facility, are supplied with M16-style bolt carrier assemblies and charging handles. Barrels are cold hammer-forged, individually high-pressure tested and Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI) and each upper is test fired before leaving the factory. Bolts are also Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI) marked. Barrels and chambers are hard-chrome lined, and upper assemblies include M4-style feed ramps regardless of barrel length. Gas keys are properly staked to ensure reliable service. A variety of sight mounting, rail system and muzzle device options are available depending on model purchased. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price ranges from $799 – 1,299.
Product Specifications:
FN 15™ 16″ Carbine Upper Assembly
Barrel Profile: M4-style
Carbine-length gas system
A2 front sight post
Two-piece, single heat shield, oval hand guard
Cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel
MSRP $799
FN 15™ 20″ Rifle Upper Assembly
Barrel Profile: M16-style
Rifle-length gas system
A2 front sight post
Two-piece, single heat shield, oval hand guard
Cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel
MSRP $799
FN 15™ 16″ Tactical Carbine Upper Assembly
Barrel Profile: M4-style
Mid-length gas system
Midwest Industries Lightweight LWM M-LOK™ 12” Rail allows for flexible accessory mounting with M-LOK™ accessories and rail attachments
FN three-prong flash hider significantly reduces muzzle flash and provides stable compensation
Cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel
MSRP $1,079
FN 15™ 18″ DMR Upper Assembly
Barrel Profile: M16-style
Rifle-length gas system
Midwest Industries SSM M-LOK™ 15” Rail allows for flexible accessory mounting with M-LOK™ accessories and rail attachments
SureFire ProComp 5.56 Muzzle Break
Cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel
MSRP $1,299