Faxon ARAK-21 XRS Pistol | 5.56/.223 | 12.5in | 30rd

The Faxon ARAK-21 XRS is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO with a 12.5-inch threaded barrel and a 30-round magazine. It features a billet lower, an adjustable gas system, ambidextrous charging handle and safety, and a Picatinny optic footprint. For optics under $1,000, the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 is a practical match for this platform, providing versatile magnification for range work and competition-style stages.

Product Specifications

• The brand is Faxon Firearms.
• The model is listed as ARAK-21 XRS Pistol in the supplied product data.
• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel length is 12.5 inches.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
• The number of magazines included is 1.
• The frame material is Alloy.
• The grip material is Synthetic.
• The finish is listed as Colored and the frame/slide color as Black.
• The optic footprint is PICATINNY.
• The pistol includes an ambidextrous safety.
• The receiver is listed as drilled and tapped.
• The UPC is 816341025585.

This pistol is built around a compact, bufferless system and includes a 12.5″ threaded barrel with a three-port muzzle device, a B5 pistol grip, a billet lower, M4-style rail, and an adjustable gas block—features that prioritize controllability and modularity for range use and competition. Its Picatinny footprint and drilled-and-tapped receiver make mounting optics and accessories straightforward. The combination of adjustable gas and a lightweight alloy frame keeps felt recoil manageable for extended training sessions and dynamic matches.