Unique ARs

Lightweight AR-15 Handguards

Unique ARs is best known for its lightweight free float handguards that stand out visually and keep rifles nimble. Original Series and Slim Series handguards start with high grade 6061 T6 aluminum, then go through CNC machining to create patterns that include flames, webbing, skeleton hands, dragons, and geometric cuts that strip weight without sacrificing strength. Options run from compact 7 inch tubes to 15 inch models that cover a full-length gas system, with weights that stay competitive even on the more intricate designs. For shooters who want a rifle that carries easily and still feels solid behind the bipod or barricade, these handguards offer a practical mix of low mass and rigid support for optics and accessories.

Custom AR-15 Design And Branding

A core strength of Unique ARs is the ability to turn logos, slogans, military unit marks, and original art into functional AR-15 components. The company offers stock designs along with a custom department and design team that work directly with customers to translate ideas into machined patterns. Builders can order standard catalog handguards or commission one-off pieces that integrate personal artwork, club branding, or themed motifs, then finish them with custom Cerakote colors from the full Cerakote palette. This focus on personalization makes Unique ARs a frequent choice for showpiece builds, charity rifles, and rifles that represent teams, shops, or agencies.

CNC Machined AR Components And Finishes

Behind the artwork is a manufacturing process built around precision and durability. Free float forends are machined to provide a solid index for rail sections at 6 and 12 o’clock and to maintain alignment for optics and aiming devices. Handguards and related components are made in the United States, tested on live builds, and backed by a lifetime warranty on the free float tubes. As a Cerakote Certified Applicator, Unique ARs can apply durable coatings in almost any color scheme, from subdued field tones to bright show builds, while maintaining the tolerances needed for barrel nuts, rails, and mounting hardware.

Product Focus

Rifles

Unique ARs rifles start with the same focus on style and function that drives the handguard line. The company offers complete AR-15s such as the Badlands AR-15, Freebird AR-15, Freedom-15, and other named builds that pair designer handguards with quality barrels, matched upper and lower receivers, and tuned gas systems. Each rifle is assembled in house, coated to match its theme, and configured as a one-of-a-kind or limited run piece instead of a generic catalog gun. These complete rifles serve shooters who want a finished package that already integrates a distinctive handguard, coordinated Cerakote scheme, and ergonomics suited to general purpose shooting, 3-gun style competition, or range use. For many buyers, a Unique ARs rifle is a turnkey way to get a high impact custom build with the reliability expected from a well tested AR-15.
Rifles

Accessories

Beyond handguards and complete rifles, Unique ARs offers accessories that round out a custom build. Product categories include rail sections, barrel nut wrenches, mounting hardware, and small parts that support installation and configuration of their free float systems. The catalog also includes apparel and gear for shooters who want to represent the brand on the range, along with private label options for companies that need branded components for their own rifles. For builders, this accessory lineup makes it easier to start with a Unique ARs handguard and then add compatible parts, finishes, and branded elements that keep the rifle cohesive from muzzle to stock.
Accessories

Components

Unique ARs focuses first on free float handguards, but the broader parts catalog supports more extensive projects. The shop offers handguards in multiple diameters and profiles, special order legacy designs, and complete upper build options. Each component is intended to integrate with standard AR-15 interfaces so builders can combine Unique ARs parts with trusted barrels, bolts, triggers, and lower receivers. Precision machining and quality control help ensure that rail-mounted devices repeat zero, barrel nuts torque correctly, and handguards stay rigid under load. For shooters who assemble or upgrade their own rifles, these parts provide a foundation for lightweight, visually distinctive builds that still meet the demands of regular use.
Components

Frequently asked questions

What sets Unique ARs handguards apart?

Unique ARs handguards combine detailed CNC machining with high grade 6061 T6 aluminum, so builders get weight-conscious free float tubes that also carry intricate patterns, logos, or themed artwork. They are designed for AR-15 platforms and backed by a lifetime warranty on the tubes.

Does Unique ARs build complete rifles?

Yes. Unique ARs offers complete AR-15 rifles that merge its designer handguards with quality components and coordinated coatings. Models like the Badlands AR-15, Freebird AR-15, and Freedom-15 are assembled, coated, and finished in house.

Can I order a custom handguard with my own logo or artwork?

Yes. Unique ARs has a custom department and design team that work with customers to turn logos, names, sayings, and original art into functional handguard designs. The team checks each concept for strength and machinability before production.

What finishes does Unique ARs offer?

Unique ARs is a Cerakote Certified Applicator and can apply coatings in nearly any Cerakote color, along with anodized finishes on some products. This allows builders to match handguards, receivers, and accessories to a chosen color scheme.

Are Unique ARs parts compatible with standard AR-15 components?

Unique ARs handguards and related parts are designed around common AR-15 dimensions. They attach via barrel nuts and hardware that work with standard upper receivers, which lets builders pair Unique ARs components with widely used barrels, gas systems, and lower assemblies.

Where can I buy Unique ARs rifles and parts?

Unique ARs products are available directly from the company’s website and through select dealers. Shoppers can also find Unique ARs rifles, handguards, and components listed on online marketplaces such as GunsAmerica.

About

Unique ARs is a family owned manufacturer in McCall, Idaho that specializes in AR-15 handguards, custom rifles, and Cerakote finishing. The company emphasizes the artistic side of CNC machining along with a commitment to quality products that shooters are proud to run. Staffed by outdoorsmen and builders who actively use their rifles, Unique ARs aims to balance work and play, form and function, and reflect that philosophy in each product line.

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