{{Short description|American firearms manufacturer}} {{Multiple issues| {{update|date=May 2011}} {{refimprove|date=May 2011}} }} {{Infobox company | name = Ferfrans | logo = Ferfrans logo.png | type = Private | industry = Arms industry | founded = {{start date and age|1998}} | hq_location_city = Montclair, California | hq_location_country = United States | products = Firearms | homepage = {{URL|http://www.ferfrans.net}} }} '''Ferfrans''' (stylized as '''FERFRANS''') is an American firearms manufacturer based in Montclair, California.<ref name=About_FERFRANS>{{cite web |url=http://www.ferfrans.net/about |title=About FERFRANS |work=FERFRANS |date=17 March 2011 |accessdate=2015-10-10 |archive-date=2015-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822060047/http://www.ferfrans.net/about |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was established in 1998 by Filipino{{En dash}}American brothers Ferdinand and Francis Sy. Ferfrans was derived from the brother's names, '''Fer'''dinand and '''Fran'''ci'''s'''.<ref name=ANC>{{cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/04/26/12/filipino-twins-develop-assault-rifle |title=Filipino twins develop assault rifle |publisher=ANC |date=2012-04-26 |accessdate=2015-10-10 |archive-date=2012-06-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616173844/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/04/26/12/filipino-twins-develop-assault-rifle |url-status=dead }}</ref> 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<ref name=FERFRANS_SOAR>{{cite web |url=http://www.ferfrans.net/products/s-o-a-r |title=FERFRANS SOAR |date=18 March 2011 |publisher=FERFRANS |accessdate=2015-10-10 |archive-date=2018-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501024829/http://www.ferfrans.net/products/s-o-a-r |url-status=dead }}</ref> (also known as Delayed Sear Activation System (DSAS))<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soldiersystems.net/2012/04/17/costa-fires-the-ferfrans-rate-reducer/ |title=Costa Fires the FERFRANS Special Operations Assault Rifle |publisher=Soldier Systems |date=2012-04-17 |accessdate=2015-10-10}}</ref><ref name=FERFRANS_SOACR>{{cite web |url=http://www.ferfrans.net/products/soacr |title=FERFRANS SOACR |date=6 October 2011 |publisher=FERFRANS |accessdate=2015-10-10 |archive-date=2016-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223002301/http://www.ferfrans.net/products/soacr |url-status=dead }}</ref> or simply called "Ferfrans Rate-Reduction System",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defensereview.com/ferfrans-rate-reduction-system-rrs-and-special-weapons-for-tactical-operators/ |title=FERFRANS Rate Reduction System (RRS) and Special Weapons for Tactical Operators |publisher=DefenseReview.com |date=2004-11-14 |accessdate=2015-10-10}}</ref> and muzzle brake to improve handling at full-auto fire.<ref name=About_FERFRANS/>

It also has a service center facility in Cebu, Philippines, where the Sy brothers originally are from,<ref name=ANC/> that supports their products in the Philippines and Asia.<ref name=About_FERFRANS/>

It provides weapons for the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as well as several police units in the United States, and several countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Peru.<ref name=ANC/>

==Products== FERFRANS recently updated their product line, focusing more on the AR-type range.

Current: * FERFRANS SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle) * FERFRANS SOAR-P {{En dash}} 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 and TSR-2 {{En dash}} based on the Savage 10FCP sniper rifle * FERFRANS SOPMOD M14/M1A EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defensereview.com/ferfrans-soar-ar-type-cqb-subcarbinessbrs-photos-and-video-on-the-way/ |title=FERFRANS SOAR AR-Type CQB Subcarbines/SBRs: Photos and Video on the Way |publisher=DefenseReview.com |date=2007-04-21 |accessdate=2015-10-10}}</ref> * FERFRANS PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) {{En dash}} replaced by the FERFRANS SCW * FERFRANS Mini Commando {{En dash}} replaced by the FERFRANS SCW

Ferfrans also makes a muzzle brake with a detachable Concussion Reduction Device (CRD)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://strikeindustries.com/shop/manual/Ferfrans_Manual_Website.pdf |title=Ferfrans CRD/MBM Installation Manual |access-date=2018-10-13 |archive-date=2018-10-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013172207/http://strikeindustries.com/shop/manual/Ferfrans_Manual_Website.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> designed to direct muzzle blast away from the shooter to reduce felt concussion.

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== * [http://www.ferfrans.net Official website]

Category:Firearm manufacturers of the United States Category:Manufacturing companies based in California Category:Montclair, California Category:Companies based in San Bernardino County, California Category:manufacturing companies established in 1998