The Faxon Bantam is a compact 5.56mm pistol-configuration AR built on Faxon's forged receiver set with a pencil-profile barrel and Faxon's ARAK-style handguard, targeting the lightweight compact AR pistol market. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 2018, USA Weight: 50 oz Overall length: 25" Status: Active Intended use: Home Defense, Tactical