It would be very helpful to me to know if you visited this blog. I put it up to share about the SBR-L since it appears to fall in the shadows of other more interesting, but less practical firearms built by the Franklin Armory.
Thanks.
For Some Strange Reason...
Web searching for more information Franklin Armory rifles, in particular the one that caught my fancy, the M4-SBR-L, turned up little more than one (yes one as in 1) picture on Franklin's website, and a handful of discussion board posts asking if anyone had experience with the rifles.
Basically a Google search confirms that the Franklin Armory needs some serious help in the marketing department. Even their ads in the AR and black gun magazines were deathly uninspiring. Before shelling out about $2k for another AR, we the consumers need significantly more information to risk 20 of our own Franklins on a radical AR.
I finally bought the gun and after spending much time fondling, shooting and studying the rifle, I felt the need to share pictures and details about the SRB-L to help others on their quest when they hear the Franklin calling.
I find the Franklin Armory M4-SRB-L to be an extremely well built, innovativly designed AR with such wonderful touches of class and function as to be reminiscent of many of the amazing and futuristic high-tech products emerging from the Golden State. Perhaps the excessive attention to machining and finishing details are a result of having to clear a higher bar due to their billing address.
If you find this website helpful, please leave a comment as further evidence to the Franklin Armory agreeing that they need to better promote their fine rifles.
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The Business End...
Cockpit upgrades.
Charging Handle Flyover.
Forward assist/shell deflector
Index finger rest
QD port, trigger, mag release
Rail options
Ejection port, full rail
Trigger guard, safety
Rail, QD, port, flash supressor
Franklin Armory lower logo
Upper rail, charging handle
Bolt and rail
Mag well grip, index finger rest
Bolt release, safety
Bolt etching
Stock and Grip
Forward assist/QD attach point
Upper to rail
Mag well
Safety, QD, charging handle
Grip Storage Port
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Thanks so much for this review, professor! I was Googling like crazy to find a serious review of this specific rifle when I finally found this. I was pretty sure I wanted one, but wanted to hear someone's remarks before I took the plunge. Your descriptions are well written and not-so-subtly tantalizing.
ReplyDeleteI held the M4 SBR-L yesterday and was blown away by the quality, the light weight and the beauty. I originally went in to look at a POF model, but once I handled the Franklin, it was over for me. Your review has cinched the deal, so if they still have the gun tomorrow, I will be a fellow owner.
I also totally agree that the dearth of information or promotion online from Franklin is maddening. At a minimum they should link to your review.
Thanks again, and Happy Holidays!
Thanks RC.
ReplyDeleteI went out shooting again over the holidays and I had both my bolt action hunting rifle and my Franklin. When I compared triggers head to head, I was again impressed with the off-the-shelf quality and action of the trigger even though my Browning A-bolt has a silky smooth pull with firm snap.
I was shooting 2 inch groups at 75 yards. Not good on the surface, but consider I was using a non-magnified EOTech, it was raining and a little windy.
Through it all, the SBR-L was a pleasure to hold. And for reference, I have two other 5.56 ARs.
By the way, if you read this, let me know how you found this blog.
Thanks for the review I've heard of franklin before but never have I been able to see the quality. I build plenty of my own firearms and that is truly a masterful piece. I found your blog through your post on the survival cache.
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I saw one today at Cabellas. I wasn't looking for a rifle, just some of Winchesters PDX1. 223 60gr home defense ammo. I recently finished a rifle so I'm restricted(so my wife says) but I saw a guy looking at one and noticed how nice it looks. He told me he was trying to decide if he should buy the Franklin or a Ruger 5.56(first time AR buyer) He asked my opinion and I explained to him what I look for in a rifle and from what I saw the Franklin was superior to the Ruger 5.56. It was $200 more and I explained where the extra money goes in a gun like that, he didn't understand. It looks like a great rifle. I'm really jonesing to go buy it.i found this just searching for info on the Franklin rifle. I'm very impressed with it and would love to shoot one and see how it runs.
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Is it possible to invert the front rail so that the flat rail is on the bottom?
ReplyDeleteHi PH,
DeleteNo, the rail would not work upside-down.
The actual internal shape more of a keyhole than round. There is a channel running through the upper part where the gas tube fits.
There is no room in the hand guard for the gas tube if rotated 180 degrees.
Thank you Doc for the great review!
ReplyDeleteI too have been searching high and low for any information on this rifle before ordering one. I'll admit that what first attracted me to this rifle were the looks. I have other AR's but those are just "tools" there is just something about this one that makes makes it a must have.
The lack of reviews or any significant presence in the sea of AR's is what has kept me from spending the 2k.
Thanks again,
Alex
Thanks for the review and pics! Thinking of this lower for my first 300 blk build.
ReplyDeletebought mine 2 days ago and love it! nice review
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