{"id":198059,"date":"2024-01-31T15:35:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T21:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=198059"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:36:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T00:36:48","slug":"the-ops-16r-a-self-regulating-piston-rifle-from-franklin-arms-shot-show-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-ops-16r-a-self-regulating-piston-rifle-from-franklin-arms-shot-show-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The OPS 16R: A Self-Regulating Piston Rifle From Franklin Armory &#8212; SHOT Show 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Franklin Armory OPS 16R AR New Piston System - SHOT Show 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dhpoYNoH7FA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">3<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GunsAmerica was on-site at Shot Show Range Day 2024, and the weather wasn&#8217;t playing nice \u2013 it was raining on us. Nevertheless, we were there with Dan from <a href=\"https:\/\/franklinarmory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-ops-16r-a-self-regulating-piston-rifle-from-franklin-arms-shot-show-2024\" title=\"The OPS 16R: A Self-Regulating Piston Rifle From Franklin Armory -- SHOT Show 2024\">Franklin Armory<\/a>, a company known for pushing the boundaries with innovative products.  They were unveiling a new rifle, and at first glance, you might be tempted to think, &#8220;Oh no, another AR-15.&#8221; But hold on, this one is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the OPS 16R, a complete rifle featuring Franklin Armory&#8217;s Osprey Defense low-profile gas piston system. What sets this gas piston system apart is its ability to seamlessly switch between suppressed and unsuppressed fire without requiring any adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-stribog-can-now-identify-as-binary-shot-show-2024\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/stribog-can-now-identify-as-binary-shot-show-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-ops-16r-a-self-regulating-piston-rifle-from-franklin-arms-shot-show-2024\" title=\"The OPS 16R: A Self-Regulating Piston Rifle From Franklin Armory -- SHOT Show 2024\">Stribog Can Now Identify as \u2018Binary\u2019 \u2014 SHOT Show 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8481-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"An AR-style rifle is laid on a black table. Both are covered in rain.\" class=\"wp-image-198074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8481-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8481-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8481-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8481-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8481.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The OPS 16R by Franklin Armory looks like the standard AR15, but its unique gas-piston operating system sets it apart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan explains the engineering magic behind this feature is the unique piston shape and optimal balance between gas pressure and piston surface area that somehow create a self-regulating system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a piston system with a difference, eliminating the need for adjustments when transitioning between suppressed and unsuppressed shooting. As a guy who shoots a Suppressed SCAR, I know that this is a big achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8482-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Among other rifles, there is a suppressed AR-style rifle laid on a table in the desert.\" class=\"wp-image-198075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8482-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8482-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8482-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8482-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8482.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The OPS 16R does not have an adjustable gas system because it autoregulates between suppressed shooting and unsuppressed shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The OPS 16R comes with a traditional trigger and retails for $1,349. For those seeking a bit more excitement, Franklin Armory offers the OPS 16R with their binary trigger for $1,569. Additionally, they provide the option of a complete upper at $849.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing some confusion in the firearm community, Dan clarifies that Franklin Armory&#8217;s binary trigger for AR-15s is still ATF-approved. It doesn&#8217;t accelerate the rate of fire and leaves the shooter in control, reinforcing its legality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8480-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"This is a closeup of a rain covered AR-style rifle on a black table.\" class=\"wp-image-198073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8480-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8480-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8480-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8480-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8480.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The OPS 16R will be available as a standard rifle, binary trigger-equipped rifle, or an upper receiver. Prices vary between each option.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While showcasing the OPS 16R, we demonstrate both suppressed and unsuppressed firing in the video above. The recoil feels surprisingly light, making it comparable to a direct impingement (DI) gun. The OPS 16R effortlessly handles both suppressed and unsuppressed configurations without any hiccups, proving the efficiency of Franklin Armory&#8217;s innovative gas piston system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One notable feature is that the gas piston system operates without piston springs, resulting in fewer parts and potentially cooler operation due to reduced friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those intrigued by this latest addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/franklinarmory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-ops-16r-a-self-regulating-piston-rifle-from-franklin-arms-shot-show-2024\" title=\"The OPS 16R: A Self-Regulating Piston Rifle From Franklin Armory -- SHOT Show 2024\">Franklin Armory&#8217;s<\/a> lineup, check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/franklinarmory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-ops-16r-a-self-regulating-piston-rifle-from-franklin-arms-shot-show-2024\" title=\"The OPS 16R: A Self-Regulating Piston Rifle From Franklin Armory -- 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