AR-15

Ruger’s new $749 Harrier ran flawlessly and delivered sub-MOA best groups with every load tested. The trigger needs help, but this affordable, mil-spec-compatible AR-15 shoots like it has something to prove.

The adaptive, modular rifle handguard is responsible for a great many jobs and small businesses in the United States. Who knew attaching a rail to a rifle could launch a number of industries?

The Springfield Armory SA-16A2 is not just another retro AR15 trying to cash in on nostalgia. It is a smooth, iron-sighted 5.56 NATO rifle that reminds you why the M16A2 still deserves respect, range time, and a spot on your bucket list.

Many commercial AR-15 manufacturers use a mid-length gas system on their guns because it provides optimal performance.

The Harrier comes in two configurations, and both offer more than the usual features in a quality production gun from a reputable manufacturer.

Zero-dollar NFA transfers sound amazing until you hit the real costs. Before you turn that brace AR into an SBR, read the travel rules, trust traps, penalties, and long-term risks that most shooters ignore.

There is an AR-15 for every budget. Here are the best for each price point.

Whether you’re picking up the 11.5” SBR, a 14.5” (not pinned), or the fully loaded 16” PC edition, the AXE lineup is built for shooters who don’t want to compromise between precision, control, and modularity.

With so many aftermarket parts, it is fun to tinker with the platform. My recommendation is that if you customize — and you know you will — first determine how the rifle will be used.