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On this page, you'll find all our self-tested gun & gear reviews on everything AR related. Think of us as your gun-obsessed buddy who's giving you their best recommendations.

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Daniel Defense Review: Almost All Their Guns

BY Scott Murdock,

Looking to get a Daniel Defense gun? We've hands-on reviewed almost all of them! Check out our thoughts on the brand from ARs to the Daniel H9 pistol.

Best AR-15 Magazines of 2024: Standard, High-Capacity, 10-Round

BY Annette Evans,

If you're a new AR-15 owner, or an old hand looking for recommendations, here's everything you need to know about picking the perfect entry-level mags.

Best 5.56 Rifles That Are Not AR-15s

BY Travis Pike,

Love 5.56 but don't want to be like all the other AR-15 guys? Don't worry, we've got you. Check out the best 5.56 rifles that aren't ARs!

5 Best Laser Bore Sights of 2024 [Hands-On Tested]

BY Ethan Mizer,

Boresights make zeroing a lot easier, but not all boresights are created equal! Take a look at our top picks and save yourself time and money!

Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics of 2024: Tested & Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

Want a scope catered to your .300 Blackout round? We cover some of the best red dot, magnified optic, and prism scopes with the ideal .300 dropoff.

Best Rifle Slings of 2024: AR-15, AK-47 & More [Hands-On Tested]

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at our favorite rifle slings for AR-15s, AK-47s, lever-actions, and even hunting rifles. Come see what made the cut.

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AR-15 Reviews

Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III Review

BY Sean Curtis,

We tested the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III to see how it performs under real testing conditions. Is it worth the upgrade? Find out here!

X-Vision Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Review [Hands-On]

BY Jens Hammer,

We hands-on test the new Flex 2 -- a multipurpose thermal reflex sight -- from X-Vision to see if it can handle what lurks at night.

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Review [Hands-On Tested]

BY Mike Hardesty,

We take a hands-on look at one of the most popular semi-automatic rifles on the market, the S&W M&P 15-22 Sport.

Daniel Defense Review: Almost All Their Guns

BY Scott Murdock,

Looking to get a Daniel Defense gun? We've hands-on reviewed almost all of them! Check out our thoughts on the brand from ARs to the Daniel H9 pistol.

KAK Industry K15 4.75" AR-15 Pistol Review

BY Sean Curtis,

Curious about the KAK Industry K15 AR-15 Pistol with its ultra-compact 4.75" barrel? Does it blend concealability and performance? We put it to the test!

Mitchell Defense GWOT DOC Review

BY Sean Curtis,

We got the scoop on the Mitchell Defense GWOT DOC AR-15 with a hands-on review of reliability, accuracy, and overall performance.

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AR-10 Reviews

Daniel Defense Review: Almost All Their Guns

BY Scott Murdock,

Looking to get a Daniel Defense gun? We've hands-on reviewed almost all of them! Check out our thoughts on the brand from ARs to the Daniel H9 pistol.

PSA Sabre AR-10 Review: The KAC M110 We Have At Home

BY Sean Curtis,

Palmetto State Armory's Sabre AR-10 is a KAC M110 clone with a budget price, but is performance sacrificed for affordability?

[Review+Video] Sig Sauer 716i Tread: Kick Ass AR-10

BY David Lane,

Looking for a super reliable and accurate AR-10 out of the box? We hands-on review the Sig Sauer 716i Tread to see if it has the right stuff.

[Review] Springfield Saint Victor AR-10 Pistol: Pint-Sized .308

BY Travis Pike,

Need a super compact .308 AR platform? The Springfield Saint VIctor Pistol might be it. We hands-on review it for reliability, accuracy, recoil, and more.

Best Magpul PMAGs: All Of Them Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

Why are PMAGs so great? We hands-on review literally every single model from the AR-15 variants (M2 vs M3) to Glock, AR-10, Scorpion, AK, and even drums.

[Review+Video] Daniel Defense DD5 V4 AR-10: Reach Out In Style

BY David Lane,

Looking for a top-shelf AR-10? We hands-on review the $2500 Daniel Defense DD5 V4 for accuracy, reliability, looks, ergonomics, worth-it-ness and more.

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AR Builds Review

[Best AR-15 Builds] BRN-180 Fighting Rifle

BY Travis Pike,

Want a rifle fit to defend America from 1980s Red Dawn invaders? We start with a Brownells BRN-180 with a BCM lower. See what else went into our build!

[Best AR-15 Builds]: 6.5 Grendel "Yeet Cannon"

BY David Lane,

The meme might be dead but this AR-15 build featuring 6.5 Grendel is still going. Check out the parts and how they performed in our long-distance build.

[Best AR-15 Builds]: 6.5 Grendel Hunting Build

BY Ken Whitmore,

It's time to utilize the modularity of the AR-15. Here's our build in 6.5 Grendel meant for hunting everything from woodchucks to coyote removal.

Best AR-15 Builds: Garrow Arms .17 HMR

BY Travis Pike,

Want something different and super accurate? We hands-on test the Garrow Arms .17 HMR roller delayed blowback upper in our latest Best AR-15 Builds series.

80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 Review: Never Easier

BY Eric Hung,

Want the easiest way to complete an AR 80% receiver? We hands-on review the 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 with a full video and tons of pictures. It's worth it!

[Best AR-15 Builds]: Colt AR-9

BY Travis Pike,

AR-15 pistol caliber carbines (PCC) are all the rage. But we go a little retro with our Colt AR-9 build. Find out all the parts we used and how it runs.

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AR Optics

6 Red Dots That Do It Differently

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at a handful of red dots that take a departure from the normal design philosophy and offer an innovative approach to optics.

X-Vision Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Review [Hands-On]

BY Jens Hammer,

We hands-on test the new Flex 2 -- a multipurpose thermal reflex sight -- from X-Vision to see if it can handle what lurks at night.

5 Best Holographic Sights of 2024 [Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics of 2024: Tested & Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

Want a scope catered to your .300 Blackout round? We cover some of the best red dot, magnified optic, and prism scopes with the ideal .300 dropoff.

Maven S.3 20-40x67mm Spotting Scope Review

BY Alice Jones Webb,

We take a look at the Maven S.3A 20-40x67mm to see how it stacks up in the world of premium spotting scopes.

ATN ThOR LTV 4-12x Thermal Scope Review: Best Thermal Scope?

BY Mike Hardesty,

We take a look at the ATN ThOR 4-12x to see if this thermal scope is as good as it sounds. We've got the specs, pros and cons, and range results!

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AR Parts and Accessories

X-Vision Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Review [Hands-On]

BY Jens Hammer,

We hands-on test the new Flex 2 -- a multipurpose thermal reflex sight -- from X-Vision to see if it can handle what lurks at night.

Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics of 2024: Tested & Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

Want a scope catered to your .300 Blackout round? We cover some of the best red dot, magnified optic, and prism scopes with the ideal .300 dropoff.

Best Magpul PMAGs: All Of Them Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

Why are PMAGs so great? We hands-on review literally every single model from the AR-15 variants (M2 vs M3) to Glock, AR-10, Scorpion, AK, and even drums.

[Hands-On Review] Swampfox Arrowhead 1-8x

BY Ken Whitmore,

Looking for a sub-$500 low power variable optic (LPVO) in the 1-8x range? We hands-on review the Swampfox Arrowhead for glass, eye-box, price, and more.

Magpul PMAG M2 vs M3 [Does It Even Matter?]

BY Travis Pike,

PMAG M2 or M3 generations...what's the best? We go over all the differences and why they still keep producing the M2 version.

Co-Witness Sights: Absolute and Lower 1/3 [Ultimate Guide]

BY Travis Pike,

What's a co-witness sight with a red dot? What's the difference from absolute vs lower one-thirds co-witness? And how to do you zero a co-witnessed optic?

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AR Ammo

Best Ammo Brands for Plinking, Accuracy, & Self-Defense

BY Megan Kriss,

Not sure if that ammo deal is good stuff? We go over a few of our favorite ammo brands that we use daily for plinking, accuracy, and defense.

.243 Win Vs .308 Win: Comparison & Best Ammo

BY Randy Bauman,

The .243 and .308 Winchester are two popular hunting cartridges. But what's the best for you? We cover the pros/cons of each plus our favorite ammo picks.

Best .308 & 7.62x51 Ammo: Target Shooting, Plinking, & Hunting

BY Matthew Collins,

.308 has been around for a long time and there's lots of ammo...we pick our favorites for cheap plinking, accurate target shooting, and clean hunting.

6.8 SPC [The Complete Guide]

BY Travis Pike,

The AR-15 comes in a lot of different flavors. One great for CQB and extended ranges is the Remington 6.8 SPC. We'll cover ballistics, uses, ammo, and more.

Best .300 Blackout BLK Ammo: Self Defense, Hunting, Target

BY Travis Pike AND Jacki Billings,

.300 AAC Blackout ammo comes in lots of flavors from training to home defense to hunting, we took a look at the whole range of ammo and picked out our top favorites for each type so that you can save time and money!

6.5 Creedmoor [Ultimate Guide]: Military's New Caliber

BY Megan Kriss,

Newly adopted by the US military, find out why the 6.5 Creedmoor rocks. We cover ballistics vs the .308, recommended rifles, AR-10 uppers, ammo, and more.

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