The FAR-15

MSRP $822.00
The FAR-15. A lightweight AR-15 style carbine that will take the punishment. This Carbine has all the same great features as the CAR-97 including fixed collapsible stock, matched forged aluminum receivers, A2 sights etc. But it weighs 4.92 pounds!

Shown on the right you will find a comparison between the contours of the standard Olympic Arms heavy barrel found on all other 16" carbines (shown on the bottom), and the FAR-15 barrel (shown on top). As you can see there is a significant difference between the 2, and this directly correlates to lighter weight.

Comparisons are bound to be made to the Professional Ordnance Carbon-15. So lets deal with those fact right now.

FAR-15
Carbon-15 97S*
Weight 4.92lbs.

ALL Metal parts.
No plastic, no carbon fiber, all steel or aluminum parts.
(excpet for parts such as pistol grip, buttstock and handguards that are standard in fiberite plastic)
Carbon fiber and other non-GI spec parts.
Fully interchangeable with GI mil-spec parts.
NOT fully interchangeable with GI mil-spec parts.
As a matter of fact, the Professional Ordnance web site states, "The only parts that are compatible are the magazine, the trigger group, and various internal lower receiver components." *
Standard mil-spec A2 sight system.
Proprietary adjustable sights.
Breaks down like a standard AR-15 style rifle.
To separate the upper from the lower, the buttstock must be removed on the Carbon-15. Not something you'd want to do in an emergency.
Upgradeable with other AR-15 style upper receivers including the M4, or Ultramatch® Flat-top uppers and alternative calibers such as 9mm, 45 ACP, 17 Remington, and .300 Fireball. Even those from other manufacturers.
.233 caliber only. Will NOT interchange with any other uppers or caliber conversions. What you get is what you get.

*All Carbon-15® info taken directly from the Professional Ordnance ® web site at http://www.carbon-15.com
All the firepower of a .223 caliber AR-15, with an overall weight not much more than that of some big bore handguns. But you get the extra firepower of 10, 20, 30 or more shots with a detachable magazine. Look and compare:
The Smith & Wesson® model 629 Classic DX. 44 magnum caliber with 8 3/8" barrel.
Weight: 3.34lbs.
A mere 1.58lbs lighter than a FAR-15.
Only 6 shots!
The Sturm-Ruger® Super Redhawk® in 44 mag or 454 Casull with 9.5" barrel.
Weight: 3.63lbs.
A slight 1.29lbs lighter than the FAR-15.
Only 6 shots!
The Taurus® Raging Bull® in 454 Casull with 6.5" barrel.
Weight: 3.312lbs.
Only 1.61 lbs (or 1 canteen full of water) lighter than a FAR-15
Photo Courtesy www.taurususa.com
I hope these comparisons bring things to light. If you have any other questions regarding the FAR-15 or any other Olympic Arms product, feel free to call us toll free at 800-228-3471. Any of our friendly and educated sales staff will be happy to help you out. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 4:30PM.