FRANKLIN ARMORY

Current manufacturer of AR-15 style firearms located in Morgan Hill, CA and Minden, NV.
Franklin Armory specializes in producing legal firearms for restrictive jurisdictions such as California (07/FFL and Class II SOT manufacturer) as well as for less restrictive states.

FRANKLIN ARMORY Models

5.56 NATO or .300 Blackout cal., GIO, 16 in. M4 contour barrel, carbine length gas system, forged front sight gas block, A2 flash hider, 10, 20, or 30 shot mag., billet aluminum receivers, Magpul ACS stock with integral storage compartment, Magpul MOE carbine length handguard, Magpul MIAD adj. grip, Picatinny upper rail with MBUS rear sight, black, Desert Smoke, or OD Green finish. Mfg. 2014-2019.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 18 in. fluted barrel, compensator, low profile adj. gas block, 10 or 20 shot mag., flared magwell, integral cold weather trigger guard, Magpul PRS stock w/bottom Picatinny rail, adj. comb and LOP, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, forged aluminum lower receiver w/black finish, FSR 13 in. rail system, push-button QD sling mounts, Badger Ordnance ambi Tac-Latch, Desert Smoke finish. Disc. 2018.
5.56 NATO or 6.8 SPC cal., GIO, rifle length gas system, 20 in. full heavy contour barrel w/recessed muzzle crown, low profile gas block, 10 or 20 shot mag., flared magwell, Magpul PRS stock w/adj. comb and LOP, bottom Picatinny rail, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, billet aluminum receivers, full Picatinny upper rail, Gen. 1 Tac Latch, black, Desert Smoke, or OD Green finish. Disc. 2018.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 24 in. heavy contour stainless steel fluted barrel with recessed muzzle crown, rifle length gas system, Picatinny rail gas block, 10 or 20 shot mag., flared magwell, billet aluminum receivers, Magpul PRS stock with adj. comb and LOP, bottom Picatinny rail, fluted and vented aluminum free float rail with sling/bipod stud, Magpul MIAD adj. grip, Gen 1 tac latch charging handle, forward assist, QD sling sockets, black finish. Disc. 2018.
5.56 NATO or 6.5 Grendel (disc. 2015) cal., similar to V1-L, except does not have fluted barrel. Disc. 2019.
5.56 NATO or .300 Blackout cal. (disc.), GIO, carbine length gas system, 16 in. M4 contour barrel, front sight gas block, A2 flash hider, 10, 20, or 30 shot mag., Franklin Armory BFS trigger system, M4 6-pos. collapsible stock, M4 carbine handguards, A2 pistol grip, forged aluminum upper w/forward assist and lower receiver, bayonet lug and front sling swivel on gas block, black anodized finish. Disc. 2020.
5.56 NATO or .300 AAC Blackout cal., GIO, 16 in. M4 contour barrel, A2 flash hider, Magpul MOE handguard, forged front sight gas block with integral bayonet lug and front sling swivel or Picatinny rail gas block, A4 forged aluminum upper receiver with full Picatinny rail and forward assist, forged aluminum lower receiver with Magpul MOE grip and trigger guard, 10 or 20 shot mag., Magpul MOE 6-pos. collapsible stock with rubber buttpad, aluminum carbine receiver extension, black furniture. Disc. 2017.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16 in. M4 contour fluted barrel, low profile gas block, EGW compensator, 10, 20, or 30 shot mag., pop up BUIS, ACE ARFX stock w/rubber buttpad and foam padded receiver extension, Specter length free float quad rail handguard, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, forged aluminum flat-top A4 upper w/forward assist and lower receiver, Ergo Gapper, black anodized finish. Disc. 2015.
5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, 7.62x39mm (disc. 2015), or .300 AAC Blackout (new 2016) cal., GIO, 16 in. medium contour barrel with Triad flash suppressor, forged front sight, free float forearm quad rail, A4 forged aluminum upper receiver with full Picatinny rail, Magpul MBUS rear sight, forward assist, forged aluminum lower receiver with custom tuned trigger, Ergo Gapper, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, M4 6-position adj. stock with rear sling mount positions, 10, 20, 25 (6.8 SPC only), or 30 shot mag., black furniture. Disc. 2019.
5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, or 7.62x39mm cal., GIO, carbine length gas system, 16 in. HBAR contour barrel, A2 flash hider, 10, 20, 25 (6.8 SPC only), or 30 shot mag., CAR handguards, Picatinny rail gas block or forged front sight gas block w/bayonet lug and front sling swivel, A4 forged aluminum upper w/forward assist and lower receiver, M4 6-pos. collapsible stock w/rear sling mounts and aluminum receiver extension, black furniture. Disc. 2017.
5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, 7.62x39mm, or .450 Bushmaster cal., GIO, rifle length gas system, 20 in. HBAR contour barrel, threaded muzzle crown, flash hider or compensator (.450 Bushmaster only), 10, 20, 25, or 30 shot mag., A2 stock with storage compartment, A2 handguard, Picatinny rail gas block or forged front sight gas block w/integral bayonet lug and front sling swivel, black furniture. Disc. 2017.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, carbine length gas system, 16 in. lightweight contour barrel, A2 flash hider, Picatinny rail gas block or forged front sight gas block with integral bayonet lug and front sling swivel, 30 shot mag., M4 6-pos. collapsible stock w/rear sling mounts and aluminum receiver extension, CAR handguard, A4 forged aluminum upper w/forward assist and lower receiver, Picatinny rail, black furniture. Disc. 2015.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 18 in. barrel w/threaded muzzle crown, EGW comp, 10 or 20 shot mag., Magpul MOE trigger guard, Ace ARFX stock w/bottom Picatinny rail, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, forged aluminum A4 upper in Desert Smoke and black lower receiver, forward assist, full Picatinny rail, ambi tac latch, adj. comb and LOP, sling mountable. Disc. 2013.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 24 in. full heavy contour stainless steel fluted barrel with recessed crown, rifle length gas system, Picatinny rail gas block, 10 shot mag., forged aluminum lower receiver, A4 forged aluminum upper receiver with full Picatinny rail, Magpul MOE trigger guard, Magpul PRS stock w/adj. comb and LOP and bottom Picatinny rail, free float fluted and vented handguard with bipod stud, Magpul MIAD adj. grip, Gen 1 tac latch charging handle, forward assist, black furniture, black finish. Disc. 2018.
5.56 NATO or 6.5 Grendel (disc. 2015) cal., similar to V1, except does not have fluted barrel. Disc.
5.56 NATO or 6.5 Grendel cal., GIO, 24 in. full heavy contour stainless steel barrel with recessed muzzle crown, rifle length gas system, Picatinny single rail gas block, 10 shot mag., forged aluminum receivers, A4 upper with full Picatinny rail, A2 stock with storage compartment and rear sling mount, free float fluted and vented handguard, A2 grip, forward assist, black furniture, black finish. Disc. 2015.
5.56 NATO or 6.8 SPC cal., GIO, 20 in. heavy contour barrel, recessed crown, rifle length gas system, Picatinny rail gas block, 10 shot mag., forged aluminum receivers, A4 upper with Picatinny rail, A2 stock with storage compartment and rear sling mount, TML-12 free float handguard with M-LOK slots and integral tripod adapter, A2 grip, Type III hardcoat anodized black finish. Disc. 2019.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16 in. HBAR contour barrel, Phantom muzzle brake, 10 or 20 shot mag., Magpul MOE handguard, A4 forged aluminum upper receiver with full Picatinny rail and forward assist, forged aluminum lower receiver with Hammerhead grip, ACE ARUL stock with rubber buttpad, aluminum receiver extension, black, FDE, or ODG furniture. Disc. 2013.
5.56 NATO or .300 AAC Blackout cal., GPO, similar to M4-L, except utilizes the Osprey Defense Piston System. Mfg. 2014-2019.
.17 WSM cal., GPO, 20 in. stainless steel bull barrel, 11 degree target crown, 20 shot F17 mag., flared magwell, custom tuned trigger, integral cold weather trigger guard, Magpul MOE rifle stock, 12 in. TML free float handguard, Ergo SureGrip or Magpul MIAD (disc.), billet aluminum receivers, forward assist, ambi QD sling sockets, anodized OD Green finish, comes standard w/lockable case and cable lock. Mfg. mid-2014-2021.
7.62 NATO cal., GPO, Osprey Defense gas piston, rifle length gas system, 20 in. barrel, 10 or 20 shot mag., flared magwell, integral Cold Weather trigger guard, Diamondhead front and rear sights, Smoke Composites A2 carbon fiber stock and 15 in. carbon fiber handguard, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, ambi controls, Libertas billet aluminum upper w/forward assist and lower receiver, black, Desert Smoke, or OD Green finish. Mfg. 2015-2018.
5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, or .450 Bushmaster cal., GIO, 20 in. medium contour barrel, low profile gas block, Revere compensator, 9 (disc. 2016), 10 (new 2017), 25, or 30 shot mag., Magpul MOE rifle stock, FSR 15 in. handguard, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, forged aluminum lower and A4 upper receivers, full Picatinny rail, forward assist, black anodized finish. Mfg. 2015-2020.
.17 WSM cal., GPO, 20 in. bull barrel, 11 degree recessed target crown, 10 or 20 shot F17 mag., A2 stock w/storage compartment, 12 in. TML free float M-LOK handguard, A2 grip, forged aluminum receivers, forward assist, Nitride BCG, integral bipod/tripod adapter, black anodized finish. Mfg. 2015-2021.
.17 WSM cal., GPO, 18 in. CM barrel, 11 degree target crown, 10 or 20 shot F17 mag., MFT Battlelink Minimalist stock, rubber buttpad, 12 in. TML free float M-LOK handguard, MFT EPG16 grip, forged aluminum receivers, forward assist, Nitride BCG Type III hardcoat anodized black finish, comes standard with lockable case and cable lock, 6.6 lbs. Mfg. 2016-2021.
.17 WSM cal., GPO, 16 in. medium contour threaded barrel, A2 flash hider, 20 shot F17 mag., M4 6-pos. stock, 7 in. TML free float M-LOK handguard, A2 grip, forged aluminum receivers, forward assist, Nitride BCG, Type III hardcoat anodized black finish, comes standard with lockable case and cable lock. Disc. 2021.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 18 in. fluted barrel, Aura XTD muzzle brake, low profile gas block, 30 shot mag., flared magwell, Franklin Custom Tuned Trigger or BFSIII Binary Trigger system, oversized integrated trigger guard, Magpul MBUS sights, Magpul UBR stock, 15 in. FST handguard, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, billet aluminum Libertas receivers, ambi QD sling sockets, Badger Ordnance ambi Tac-Latch, Nitride BCG, Desert Smoke finish. Mfg. 2018-2021.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16 in. M4 contour fluted barrel, mid-length gas system, low profile gas block, Aura muzzle brake, 30 shot MFT SCPM556 mag., forged aluminum receivers, Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary fire system, Magpul MBUS sights, MFT RSG vertical grip, MFT Minimalist Stock, FST 15 in. free float M-LOK handguard, MFT EPG16 grip, Nitride BCG, Badger Ordnance Gen 2 Tac Latch, black anodized finish, comes standard with lockable case and cable lock, Disc. 2020.
5.56 NATO or .450 Bushmaster cal., GIO, 14.5 in. M4 contour fluted barrel w/permanently attached Aura muzzle brake, mid-length gas system, low profile gas block, 30 shot MFT SCPM556 mag., forged aluminum receivers, Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary fire system, Magpul MBUS sights, MFT RSG vertical grip, MFT Minimalist stock, FST 15 in. free float M-LOK handguard, MFT EPG16 grip, Nitride BCG, Badger Ordnance Gen 2 Tac Latch, black anodized finish, comes standard with lockable case and cable lock. Disc. 2020.
.17 WSM cal., GPO, 16 in. M4 contour threaded barrel, A2 flash hider, 20 shot F17 mag., Franklin Custom Tuned trigger, Magpul MOE SL stock, Magpul MOE SL M-LOK handguard, Magpul MOE K2 grip, forged aluminum receivers, forward assist, Nitride BCG, gray furniture/finish, comes standard with lockable case and cable lock. Disc. 2021.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, carbine length gas system, 16 in. lightweight contour barrel, Revere muzzle brake (disc. 2019) or Aura compensator (new 2020), low profile gas block, 30 shot MFT mag., Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary trigger system, MFT Minimalist stock, 13 in. FST M-LOK handguard, MFT EPG16 grip, forged aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, black anodized finish. Disc. 2021.
Militia Series rifles are AR-10 style firearms in .308 Win cal. and other various cartridges.
.308 Win. cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 14.5 in. medium contour barrel with permanently attached Triumvir flash hider, low profile gas block, 20 shot Magpul PMAG, flared magwell, Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary trigger system, Magpul MBUS sights, Magpul MOE CTR stock, FST free float M-LOK handguard, Ergo SureGrip, billet aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, QD ambi sling sockets, black anodized finish, comes with lockable case and cable lock.
.308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, or 6mm Creedmoor cal., GIO, rifle length gas system, 20 in. medium contour barrel, Triumvir flash hider, low profile gas block, 20 shot Magpul PMAG, flared magwell, Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary trigger system, Magpul MBUS sights, Magpul PRS stock, FSR free float M-LOK handguard, Ergo SureGrip, billet aluminum receiver, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, QD ambi sling sockets, black anodized finish.
5.56 NATO or .450 Bushmaster (disc. 2021) cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 14.5 (Libertas-S) or 16 (new 2021, Libertas-L) in. M4 profile barrel, permanently attached Triumvir flash hider (14.5 in. barrel only), low profile gas block, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, billet aluminum receivers w/QD ambi sling sockets, flared magwell, Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary trigger system, Magpul MBUS sights, Magpul CTR stock, FSR free float M-LOK handguard, Ergo SureGrip, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, black, Desert Sand, or OD Green anodized finish.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 16 in. barrel, A2 flash hider, 30 shot removable mag., BFSIII Binary Trigger, M4 stock, 15 in. M-LOK FST rail, A2 grip, forged aluminum receivers, standard charging handle, black anodized finish, 6.3 lbs. New 2020.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, carbine length gas system, 14.5 in. lightweight contour barrel, permanently attached Aura compensator, low profile gas block, 30 shot MFT mag., Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary trigger system, MFT Minimalist stock, 9 in. FST M-LOK handguard, MFT EPG16 grip, forged aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, black anodized finish. Mfg. 2020 only.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 16 in. M4 profile barrel, Triumvir flash hider, low profile gas block, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, flared magwell, Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary trigger system, Magpul MBUS sights, Magpul CTR stock, 15 in. FSR free float M-LOK handguard, Ergo SureGrip, billet aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, QD ambi sling sockets, black, Desert Sand, or OD Green anodized finish. Mfg. 2020 only.
5.56 NATO or .450 Bushmaster cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 14.5 in. M4 contour fluted barrel w/permanently attached Aura XTD muzzle brake, low profile gas block, 30 shot mag., custom tuned or BFSIII Binary trigger, B5 Systems stock and grip, FSR 15 in. free float M-LOK handguard, forged aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, black anodized finish.
5.56 NATO or .350 Legend cal., GIO, mid-length gas system, 14.5 (5.56 NATO cal. only, new 2021) or 16 in. LTW contour barrel, low profile gas block, Aura XTD muzzle brake (permanently attached on 14.5 in. barrel), 30 shot mag., forged aluminum receivers, Franklin Custom Tuned trigger or BFSIII binary fire system, B5 Systems stock and grip, FSR 15 in. free float M-LOK handguard, Nitride BCG, Mil-Spec charging handle, black anodized finish. New 2020.
5.56 NATO, .450 Bushmaster (new 2015), or 7.62x39mm (disc. 2015) cal., GIO, pistol length gas system, 7 1/2 in. threaded barrel, Triad flash hider, railed gas block, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, billet aluminum flat-top upper and lower receiver with bilateral QD sling attachment sockets, Franklin Armory tuned trigger, padded buffer tube or SBM4 brace (new 2019), knurled aluminum free float handguard or 4 in. TML M-LOK handguard (new 2019), Ergo Ambi SureGrip, black Nitride BCG, forward assist, flared magwell, tactical soft side case, black anodized finish. Disc. 2020.
5.56 NATO, .450 Bushmaster (new 2015), or 7.62x39mm (disc. 2015) cal., GIO, pistol length gas system, 7 1/2 in. threaded barrel, A2 flash hider, railed gas block, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, optional forged front sight gas block w/integral bayonet lug and front sling swivel, buffer tube or SBM4 brace (new 2019), knurled free float handguard tube or 4 in. TML M-LOK handguard, A2 pistol grip, forged aluminum receivers, black Nitride BCG, ambi sling attachment receiver endplate, tactical soft side case, black anodized finish. Disc. 2020.
5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, 7.62x39mm, .300 AAC Blackout (disc. 2015), or .450 Bushmaster cal., GIO, 11 1/2 in. threaded barrel, flash hider or comp (on .450 Bushmaster only), Picatinny rail gas block, pistol buffer tubes, CAR handguards w/aluminum liners, A2 grip, forged aluminum flat-top A4 upper/lower receiver, CAR handguards w/aluminum liners. Disc. 2018.
5.56 NATO cal., GPO, Osprey Defense piston operating system, carbine length gas system, 11.5 in. medium contour barrel, Triumvir flash hider, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, BFSIII binary trigger system, front sight gas block, Magpul MBUS rear sight, SBA3 pistol brace, carbine length Magpul SL M-LOK handguard, Magpul SL grip, forged aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Badger Ordnance Gen 2 Tac Latch (disc. 2020) or MFT EVOLV (new 2020) charging handle, black anodized finish. Disc. 2021.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, carbine length gas system, 11.5 in. medium contour barrel, Triumvir flash hider, low profile gas block, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, BFSIII binary trigger system, Magpul MBUS front and rear BUIS, SBPDW pistol brace, FSR free float M-LOK handguard, Magpul K2 grip, forged aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Badger Ordnance Gen 2 Tac Latch charging handle, black anodized finish. Disc. 2020.
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 7.5 in. medium contour barrel, pistol length gas system, low profile gas block, Triumvir flash hider, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, BFSIII binary trigger system, Magpul MBUS BUIS, SBPDW pistol brace, 7 in. FST free float M-LOK handguard, Magpul K2 grip, forged aluminum receivers, Nitride BCG, Badger Ordnance Gen 2 Tac Latch charging handle, Magpul handstop kit, black anodized finish.
.300 AAC Blackout cal., GIO, pistol length gas system, 8.5 in. medium contour barrel, Triumvir flash hider, low profile gas block, 30 shot Magpul PMAG, flared magwell, BFSIII binary trigger system, Magpul MBUS BUIS, SBPDW pistol brace, FST free float M-LOK handguard, Ergo SureGrip, billet aluminum receiver, Nitride BCG, Badger Ordnance Gen 2 Tac Latch charging handle, ambi QD sling sockets, Magpul handstop kit, black anodized finish. Disc. 2020.
5.56 NATO cal., AR-15 style, 7.5 in. medium contour barrel, A2 muzzle device, detachable 10 shot mag., forged receivers, flat-top upper receiver, "CA" trigger, pistol buffer tube w/foam cheek pad, 7 in. FST M-LOK handguard, A2 grip, black anodized finish. New 2020.
.300 AAC Blackout cal., AR-15 style, 11.5 in. medium contour barrel, Triumvir muzzle device, 10 shot detachable mag., billet Salus receivers, flat-top upper receiver, "CA" trigger, pistol buffer tube w/foam cheek pad, 11.5 in. FSR M-LOK handguard, Ergo Ambi SureGrip, black anodized finish. New 2020.
.350 Legend cal., AR-15 style, 12 in. lightweight contour barrel, Aura XTD muzzle device, 10 shot detachable steel mag., forged receivers, flat-top upper receiver, "CA" trigger, pistol buffer tube w/foam cheek pad, 11.5 in. FST M-LOK handguard, Magpul SL grip, vertical forward grip, black anodized finish. New 2020.