Foxtrot Mike Products (FM Products), a U.S. manufacturer renowned for feature-rich, high-quality firearms components and standout customer service, today announced a limited-run 16" Suppressor-Optimized AR-15 Barreled Upper engineered for shooters who run suppressed most of the time. Purpose-built for builders, the upper ships without a bolt carrier group (BCG) or charging handle, allowing customers to finish their build with the components they prefer—all at an approachable $249 MSRP.

A dedicated suppressor host for the new normal

With the federal $0 tax stamp for suppressors scheduled to take effect January 1, 2026, and faster, increasingly automated eForm processing, more Americans are choosing to shoot predominantly suppressed. FM Products designed this barreled upper expressly for that use-case: a rifle-length gas system on a 16" heavy-profile barrel with a suppressor-tuned gas port that delivers a softer-shooting, cleaner, and more accurate experience—and puts less load on the AR platform than a typical over-gassed, direct-impingement setup run with a can.

“Blue-collar shooters asked for a no-nonsense, suppressor-first upper they could trust. We answered with a heavy-duty host that runs softer, fouls less, and lets builders choose their own BCG and charging handle—without paying for parts they’ll replace.”

Key features

• Suppressor-optimized gas: Rifle-length system with a carefully sized port to reduce back pressure and recoil when suppressed—no adjustable gas block required. Also available in 11.5” Mid-length gas systems.
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• Heavy-profile barrel: Added thermal mass for durability, heat control, and stability during extended strings of fire.
• Cleaner, softer impulse: Less blowback, less wear, more control—ideal for shooters who leave the can on and only remove it for cleaning.
• Builder-ready configuration:
  • Slick-side billet upper receiver with dust cover
  • 16" heavy-profile barrel, 1/2×28, suppressor-ready with 15" free-float M-LOK® compatible handguard
  • 11.25" heavy-profile barrel, 1/2×28, suppressor-ready with 9.5" free-float M-LOK® compatible handguard
  • BCG and charging handle not included

Price & availability

• 16” $249 MSRP
• 11.25” $225 MSRP

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About Foxtrot Mike Products

For a decade, Foxtrot Mike Products has served America’s blue-collar shooters with feature-rich, high-quality firearms and components backed by excellent customer service. FM Products designs and tests its gear for hard use—delivering real-world performance at working-man prices.

Media Contact:
Paul Noonan: paul@fm-products.com

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