Category AR-15

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)

Looking for the perfect AR-15 trigger? We cover the most popular from drop-in to upgraded mil-spec. Plus video of each trigger pull and fastest split times. (Read)

Building your own AR-15 for 3-Gun can be daunting. Here's our favorite out-of-the-box best AR-15's for 3-Gun competition across all price points. (Read)

We tested the best-in-class bolt carrier groups (BCGs) for mil-spec, low-mass, slick coatings, exotic materials, and more. (Read)

Looking for the best compensator to reign in muzzle flip? We cover options for all budgets and the most popular 3-Gun competition calibers. (Read)

What's the best AR-15 adjustable gas block? We cover all the most popular ones out there and choose our hands-on-tested number one block to rule them all. (Read)