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The Franklin Armory Salus BFSIII Elite is a billet-machined lower receiver built from the ground up for shooters who want premium features and binary firing capability. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with hard-coat Type III anodize, the Salus delivers durability and that solid feel you get from billet construction that forged receivers simply can’t match.
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The real draw here is the thoughtful design. The flared and beveled magazine well guides rounds into place faster during reloads, which matters when you’re pushing rounds downrange. The ambidextrous anti-rotational QD sling mounts let you attach a sling from either side and stay flexible with how you want to run your rifle. A textured Memory Index Point on the magwell gives your trigger finger a safe resting spot when you’re not ready to fire, and the oversized integral trigger guard accommodates larger hands or shooting gloves without feeling cramped.
The BFSIII AR-Elite trigger system is a three-position setup: safe, semi-auto, and binary. In binary mode, the rifle fires once on trigger pull and again on release for faster follow-ups without turning the gun into a machine gun. This works great for competition shooting or tactical scenarios where controlled pairs matter. The included flat-faced trigger gives you better shot feedback than a curved trigger, and the ambidextrous safety selector moves smoothly and clearly between modes.
A specialized tension screw reduces upper-to-lower receiver play, so your upper sits solid and tight on the lower without wobbling. You’ll notice this quality craftsmanship immediately when you assemble your rifle. The receiver is multi-caliber compatible, meaning it works with standard AR upper assemblies across common cartridges. The Salus comes with an Ergo SMBI grip for better control and comfort during extended shooting sessions.
The Salus Elite is Franklin Armory’s premium billet-machined lower with enhanced ergonomic features like the textured Memory Index Point on the magwell, oversized trigger guard for gloved hands, and specially designed anti-rotational QD sling mounts. The machining precision from billet construction gives you that solid feel you won’t get from forged receivers, and the design focuses on real-world shooting comfort.
The BFSIII system is a three-position trigger with safe, semi-auto, and binary modes. In binary mode, the rifle fires one round when you pull the trigger and a second round when you release it. It’s designed for tactical and competition use and gives you faster follow-up shots while staying within the semi-automatic classification. The flat-faced trigger improves shot feedback over standard curved triggers.
The BFSIII isn’t a true drop-in trigger due to tight tolerances and potential variances in receiver specs. Franklin Armory includes shims with their receivers to help fit the trigger properly. If you’re comfortable with AR lower work and following detailed instructions, you can handle it yourself. Otherwise, having a gunsmith or armorer install it is the safe route and ensures everything functions correctly.
The flared and beveled magwell guides magazines into the lower faster by giving you more room to work with during reloads. Under stress or in a hurry, those extra millimeters of clearance make it easier to get a fresh mag locked in without fumbling or missing the magwell entirely. It’s especially useful for competition shooting or high-pressure situations where every second counts.
Yes, the Salus features ambidextrous QD sling mounts and an ambidextrous safety selector that works equally well for left and right-handed shooters. The SMBI grip can be oriented for either hand, and the oversized trigger guard works for shooters of any hand preference. The thoughtful design makes this lower genuinely adaptable to different shooting styles.
The Salus is multi-caliber compatible, meaning it accepts standard AR-15 upper assemblies across common cartridges like 5.56 NATO, .223 Rem, and others that use mil-spec AR uppers. You can swap uppers to change calibers without changing the lower, giving you flexibility to build multiple rifle configurations on the same platform.
| UPC | 818725013157 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00-30042-BLK |
| Caliber/Gauge | MULTI-CAL |
| Length | 20.2500 |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
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