FN FN15 TAC3 Duty | 5.56 NATO | 16″ | 30rd | 36100658

The FN FN15 TAC3 Duty is a range-ready modern sporting carbine chambered for .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO that pairs durable construction with user-focused ergonomics. It features a 16-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel and a free-floated 15-inch M-LOK handguard with a continuous Picatinny rail. Controls are ambidextrous and the rifle ships with an FN 30-round polymer magazine; a suitable optic for this platform is the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24, which balances speed and precision under $1,000.

Applications for this rifle include precision-oriented range training and action-style competition (e.g., 3-Gun), where a lightweight, soft-shooting platform and fast optics mounting are beneficial.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 845737013714.
• The manufacturer is FN America / FN Herstal.
• The model is FN15 TAC3 Duty.
• Caliber is listed as .223 REM / 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16 inches and is chrome-lined and cold hammer-forged.
• The barrel twist rate is 1:7.
• The handguard is a 15-inch M-LOK aluminum design with a continuous top Picatinny rail and integrated QD points.
• The stock is a 6-position collapsible FN buttstock with an integrated QD attachment point.
• Controls include a fully ambidextrous Radian charging handle and ambidextrous safety selector.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds and the rifle includes one 30-round FN polymer magazine.
• The weight is 6.5 lbs.
• The gas system is a mid-length system with an H buffer and pinned gas block.
• The muzzle device is an A2-style flash hider (1/2×28 thread pattern).
• The trigger is a Mil-Spec trigger.
• The firearm is classified as a Modern Sporting Rifle and is semi-automatic.

This FN15 TAC3 Duty balances durable, service-grade components with thoughtful ergonomics to produce a capable, adaptable carbine. The chrome-lined cold hammer-forged barrel and full-length top rail make optics mounting straightforward, while the mid-length gas system and FN furniture help tame recoil for follow-up shots. Whether preparing for extended range sessions or competing in dynamic rifle matches, this AR-style platform delivers predictable performance and straightforward modularity.