Category AR-15

Recon or "recce" rifles are some of the most versatile and flexible weapons platforms around. Learn what makes these rifles so special, and why they're so popular with the military, law enforcement, and competition shooters. (Read)

Find the best AR-15 scopes & optics for your budget and use. From red dots to magnifiers, prisms, holographic, and scopes. (Read)

Wondering what exactly AR stands for in AR-15? We've got all the answers plus what our picks of the best AR-15s on the market. (Read)

Looking for the best AR-15 barrels? We cover our favorite manufacturers that we use in our own builds. Plus specific barrel models to suit your end purpose. (Read)

Want to complete your own AR-15, AR-10, or AR-9 lowers? We cover the best aluminum and polymer 80% receivers. Plus the best jigs to get them done. (Read)

Find out why the Aero M4E1 is the best "bang for the buck" rifle with our in-depth review on look/feel, reliability, upgrades, accuracy, and more. (Read)

Want to build your own civilian legal M16A2? There's a lot of parts and full kits out there...here's our picks best ones to get you started. (Read)

Looking for the best AR-15 handguard for your purpose and budget? We cover free-floating and drop-in versions...and even some cutting-edge carbon fiber variants. (Read)

Everyone and their mom makes a piston AR-15 now. We go over the pros/cons of going piston, the best piston AR-15 uppers, and also the best conversion kits. (Read)

Find out the best ammo for your AR-15 for range plinking or home defense. We'll cover cheap FMJ rounds, Green Tip, and even hollow points for self-defense. (Read)

"Dude...that is so cool looking!" Tyrant CNC's grip and handstop do look cool... but do they have the performance to back it up? (Read)

Thinking of a new caliber? Find out the best in the 6.5 mm family of rounds for your purpose...plus how do they compare vs the .308? (Read)

Optics break, batteries die, and scopes fail. A pair of these backup iron sights (BUIS) will make sure you have working sights at all times. (Read)

Want an AR-15 that really reaches out there? These are our top picks for precision long range shooting rifles in the AR-15 platform. (Read)