Fabrique Nationale’s FN 15 Guardian

There are many good AR-15s on the market, but each company is still battling for its share. One of the latest competitors to enter the fray is a FN America rifle that was introduced earlier in the year. The 16-inch 5.56 NATO Carbine, dubbed the FN 15 Guardian is being advertised as a feature-rich AR with high-quality at an affordable price. The 16-inch barrel has a 1:7 turn, is button-broached and machined from 4150 Chrome-moly Vanadium Steel. FN claims that the barrel can shoot sub-minute groups with match ammo. As for the furniture, FN 15 Guardian includes FN’s 15-inch aluminum handguard with a top rail. The total number of slots is 24 and they are spread out between the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions. The magazine, pistol grip, and adjustable stock are all FN products. The rifle also has a mid-length gas for reduced recoil. It also has a 9310 nitrided steel bolt carrier group, and slick-side upper with no forward assist to reduce snag points. The upper receiver still has a brass deflector. The trigger, charging hand and selector switch all meet mil-spec. Scott Vilardi, Senior Products Manager for Law Enforcement and Commercial Carbines, at FN said the following about the FN 15 Guardian. We have paid special attention to core components in order to exceed expectations for accuracy potential, ergonomics, and fast-handling capabilities. The new Guardian is a high-quality, reliable carbine that can be customized with many AR-pattern parts. Each FN 15 Guardian comes with a 30-round FN magazine, a box, and an owner’s guide. The MSRP for the FN 15 Guardian is $999. For more information, visit fnamerica.com.More on AR-15s:NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Storm Tactical Printing Target Pack62 Printable MOA targets with DOT drills – Rifle range in YARDSThis impressive pack from our friends at Storm Tactical includes62 printable targetsfor rifle or handgun ranges. The grids and bullseyes are measured in MOA. Subscribe to the Gun Digest newsletter and we will send you your print-at home target pack immediately. Enter your email below.