Ferfrans (stylized as FERFRANS) is an American firearms manufacturer based in

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. It was established in 1998 by Filipino-American brothers Ferdinand and Francis Sy. Ferfrans was derived from the brother's names, Ferdinand and Francis. The company was previously known as Ferfrans Specialties. The company is known for their products based on the AR-series, especially the SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle), and their patented rate-reduction system called the Independent Sear Disconnector (also known as Delayed Sear Activation System (DSAS)) or simply called "Ferfrans Rate-Reduction System", and muzzle brake to improve handling at full-auto fire. It also has a service center facility in

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, where the Sy brothers originally are from, that supports their products in the Philippines and Asia. It provides weapons for the Philippine National Police and the

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, as well as several police units in the United States, and several countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Peru.

Products

FERFRANS recently updated their product line, focusing more on the AR-type range. Current: * FERFRANS SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle) - * FERFRANS SOAR-P - a piston version of the SOAR * FERFRANS SCW (Sub-Compact Weapon) * FERFRANS HVLAR (High Volume Light Automatic Rifle) * FERFRANS SOACR (Special Operations Adaptable Combat Rifle) * FERFRANS RMGL 403 (Rail Mounted Grenade Launcher) Former: * FERFRANS TSR & TSR-2 - based on the Savage 10FCP sniper rifle * FERFRANS SOPMOD M14/M1A EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle) * FERFRANS PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) - replaced by the FERFRANS SCW * FERFRANS Mini Commando - replaced by the FERFRANS SCW Ferfrans also makes a

muzzle brake A muzzle brake or recoil compensator is a device connected to, or a feature integral to the construction of, the muzzle or barrel of a firearm or cannon that is intended to redirect a portion of propellant gases to counter recoil and unwanted ...

with a detachable Concussion Reduction Device (CRD) designed to direct

muzzle blast A muzzle blast is an explosive shockwave created at the muzzle of a firearm during shooting. Before a projectile leaves the gun barrel, it obturates the bore and "plugs up" the pressurized gaseous products of the propellant combustion behind i ...

away from the shooter to reduce felt concussion.

References

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External links

Official website
Firearm manufacturers of the United States Firearm manufacturers of the Philippines Manufacturing companies based in California Montclair, California Companies based in San Bernardino County, California Companies based in Cebu City