The Faxon ION-X Hyperlite pistol in 5.56 NATO (brand part no. FX5510X) is a finely tuned, lightweight build aimed at competition shooters and anyone who wants noticeably soft recoil from a 10.5-inch AR pistol. Faxon Firearms pairs a tuned carbine-length gas system with a Gunner lightweight bolt carrier group and a pencil-profile barrel to shave weight everywhere it counts, and a carbon fiber handguard keeps the front end light without sacrificing rigidity. A Hiperfire EDT trigger sharpens the pull, an ambidextrous charging handle speeds up manipulation, and a Radian Talon Ambi 45/90-degree safety runs the controls. A ported Muzzlok flash hider caps the muzzle. Among AR pistols built for competition-grade performance, this ION-X Hyperlite configuration favors shooters who want the softest-shooting 5.56 pistol available.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington, this pistol runs a 30+1 capacity magazine.
• The barrel measures 10.5 inches, a lightweight pencil profile.
• The gas system is a tuned, carbine-length system.
• The bolt carrier group is a Gunner lightweight unit.
• The trigger is a Hiperfire EDT unit.
• The handguard is carbon fiber.
• The charging handle is ambidextrous.
• The safety is a Radian Talon Ambi 45/90-degree selector.
• A ported Muzzlok flash hider caps the muzzle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this pistol built for soft recoil? A tuned gas system, lightweight bolt carrier, and pencil-profile barrel all work together to reduce felt recoil.

What trigger does it use? A Hiperfire EDT trigger.

What handguard does it use? A carbon fiber handguard, keeping the front end light.

Buy the Faxon ION-X Hyperlite Pistol, 5.56 NATO

A carbon fiber handguard and a tuned, lightweight action make this ION-X Hyperlite a genuinely soft-shooting 5.56 pistol. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.