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Best AR-15s: Ultimate Hands-On Guide

BY Eric Hung, Founder, CEO,

Updated 12 hours ago

Want to find the best AR-15 for you? We start with how they work and important specs. Then we cover the best brands/models for all budgets.

Handguns

Handguns

Rifles (Except ARs)

Rifles (Except ARs)

Shotguns

Shotguns

ARs

ARs

Ammunition

Ammunition

Optics / Scopes

Optics / Scopes

Gear / Accessories

Gear / Accessories

CCW

CCW

Survival

Survival

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