[Ultimate Resource] AR Rifle Reviews

13 Best AR-15s of 2023: Ultimate Hands-On Guide

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.

6 Best AR-10s: Complete Buyer's Guide

The AR-10 is a grownup version of the AR-15. It's bigger, meaner, and louder. We'll show you the best AR-10s out there across all budgets.

Best AR-15 Scopes & Optics for 2023: Red Dots to Magnified

Find the best AR-15 scopes & optics for your budget and use. From red dots to magnifiers, prisms, holographic, and scopes.

6 Best AR-10s: Complete Buyer's Guide

The AR-10 is a grownup version of the AR-15. It's bigger, meaner, and louder. We'll show you the best AR-10s out there across all budgets.

[Review] Aero Precision Upper M4E1 16” 5.56 Mid-Length

BY Eric Hung, Updated Nov 7,November 7, 2017 42 Comments

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.

[Review] Sig Sauer M400 Tread AR-15: A Cut Above

BY Ken Whitmore, Published Mar 2,March 2, 2019 36 Comments

Looking for a great AR-15 that's a cut above budget starter rifles? We hands-on test Sig's M400 Tread for reliability, accuracy, worth-it-ness, and more.

[Review] Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AR-15 Review

BY Eric Hung, Published May 20,May 20, 2018 115 Comments

Is PSA worth it? We test three rifles over many years and many rounds...we review their fit, finish, accuracy, reliability, and more.

[Review] PWS Diablo (MK107): 7" AR-15 Piston Goodness

BY Eric Hung, Published Mar 25,March 25, 2019 2 Comments

Does going super short make sense with a piston? We hands-on test the PWS Diablo for reliability, accuracy, shootability, and more...with pics and video!

[Review] BCM Recce-16 MCMR: Workhorse AR

BY John Currie, Published Jan 21,January 21, 2020 31 Comments

BCM has a stellar reputation. See if their Recce-16 AR-15 deserves it. We hands-on review it for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, looks, and more.

Featureless AR-15 Rifles [California Build Guide]

Quickly learn what makes a rifle "featureless," how to build a featureless AR-15, the benefits, and top mods for grips, stocks, and muzzle devices.

[Review] Aero Precision M5E1 .308 Complete Rifle

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 3,June 3, 2017 35 Comments

Ready to upgrade to big boy .308 AR-10's? We review Aero Precision's M5E1 rifle from reliability, to fit & feel, accuracy, and bang-for-the-buck value.

PSA AR-10 Gen 3 (PA10) Review: Hands-On

BY Eric Hung, Published Jul 19,July 19, 2018 70 Comments

A great .308 AR-10 for $600? We review Palmetto State Armory's AR-10 for reliability, accuracy, fit, & feel. Plus video of us hitting 600 yards easy!

[Review] Brownells BRN-10 (Retro AR-10)

BY Sean Curtis, Published Jan 22,January 22, 2019 5 Comments

Looking at an AR-10...with a retro feel? We hands-on review Brownell's BRN-10 for accuracy, reliability, customization, looks, worth-it-ness and more.

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

BY David Lane, Published Jul 2,July 2, 2020 5 Comments

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.

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

BY David Lane, Published Aug 5,August 5, 2020 21 Comments

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.

Best AR-10 Stocks of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

Want the most accurate AR-10? You'll want the best stock which has heft, adjustability, and a repeatable cheekweld. Here's our hands-on picks.

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

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"

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

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, Published Nov 13,November 13, 2019 7 Comments

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, Published Oct 29,October 29, 2019 24 Comments

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, Published Oct 23,October 23, 2019 6 Comments

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.

Best AR-15 Scopes & Optics for 2023: Red Dots to Magnified

Find the best AR-15 scopes & optics for your budget and use. From red dots to magnifiers, prisms, holographic, and scopes.

10 Best New Optics of 2020

Want something new? We go over our top 10 favorite new optics of 2020 for your pistol, rifle, or shotgun.

Best Affordable Optics of 2023 (That Won't Break)

Putting optics on all your guns can be a huge hassle and drain on your bank account. Here are some of the best optics that can be had at affordable prices.

[Review] Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic): Best Red Dot?

BY Eric Hung, Published Feb 11,February 11, 2018 34 Comments

Need a rock solid optic for your go-to rifle? We review the Aimpoint PRO with plenty of rounds down range. Plus accuracy testing, remounting shift testing, and torture testing with a hammer.

[Review] Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x: First Person Views

BY David Lane, Published Apr 16,April 16, 2019 8 Comments

Looking for an affordable scope? The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x might fit the bill. We hands-on review it for clarity, robustness, worth-it-ness, and more.

High-End Optics Torture Test [Trijicon, EOTech, Aimpoint, Sig Sauer]

Which high-end optic is truly beefy? We test Trijicon, EOTech, Aimpoint, Sig Sauer optics for water submersion, thermal drift, drop testing, and bullets.

Best AR-15 Furniture & Accessories of 2023

Find the best AR-15 furniture and accessories to make your rifle perfect for your end-use -- from buttstocks, handguards, grips, slings, bipods, and more.

Best AR-15 Upgrades: Triggers, Brakes, Handguards, BCGs & More

Find out the best AR-15 upgrades across the entire platform and different budgets. Learn why we chose each item and how they perform in our test builds.

Lightest AR-15 Handguards: Hands-On Roundup

Want the lightest AR-15 Handguard possible? We cover different materials from carbon fiber to magnsium. Plus our pick for the best-bang-for-the-buck rail.

16 Best AR-15 Grips [Hands-On]: Ditch That A2

Having the right AR-15 grip is super important. We hands-on test some of the most popular and choose our overall winner, KISS grip, and long-range pick.

12 Best AR-15 Stocks [Hands-On]: Adjustable, Light, Precision

Want to find the perfect AR-15 buttstock? We tested 12 of the most popular and choose our favorite ones for your different builds and budgets.

Best AR-15 Rifle Sling in 2023: Range Tested & Approved

Single point to two, three, Ching, and Cuff slings. We hands-on cover them all for your AR-15 or precision rifle. Now with videos and GIFs on proper usage.

Best AR-15 Ammo of 2023: Range & Home Defense

Find out the best ammo for your AR-15 for range plinking or home defense. We'll cover cheap FMJ rounds, steel penetrator rounds, and even hollow points for maximum knockdown power.

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

.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!

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

.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.

Best Alternative AR-15 Cartridges and Calibers

Looking for a harder hitting AR-15? We cover 5 of the best alternative cartridges and calibers with their pros, cons, and recommended uppers & ammo.

Best 9mm AR-15 Uppers: It's PCC Time

Easily make your AR-15 shoot 9mm? We cover the best 9mm uppers to convert your familiar AR to cheaper shooting pistol calibers.

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

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.

Eugene Stoner is the inventor of the iconic AR-15 and AR-10 rifles, but how did he create these and what other firearms did he develop? We cover this and more.

We take a look at a handful of Mossberg guns from pistols to AR-15s to their classic shotgun designs. See what we have on our list!

We explain what an AutoKeyCard is, why the ATF takes issue with it, and what the verdict was in the AutoKeyCard case.

We take a deep dive into .350 Legend to talk about what it is and give you some recommendations for complete rifles, uppers, and barrels.

We take a look at some considerations most people look at when selecting their very first gun. From price to trigger pull, come see what we found!

Washington state banned so-called "assault weapons" and enacted other gun laws. We take an in-depth look into what's been banned and what you can expect.

Retro is cool again and we've got the lowdown on the best retro AR-style rifles on the market. Come see which AR models we picked!

We've put together a list of tools you need to make your AR-15 building experience go a lot easier (and smoother)!

We cover the pros/cons and current legal standing regarding SBRs vs. AR pistols. Come learn more about these shorter platforms.

BY Sean Curtis, Published Dec 1,December 1, 2017 6 Comments

PSA's JAKL is a little bit AR-15 and a little bit AK-47 but does this rifle have the ability to be the ultimate truck gun? We find out...

When you think of the CAR-15, you probably see a carbine but what if we told you the CAR-15 is more than just a carbine; it's an entire family of firearms. 

BY Sean Curtis, Published Dec 1,December 1, 2017 7 Comments

The new RIS III rail from Daniel Defense has been rolled into a new line of rifles called DD4 RIII. But is this rifle series worth your money? We find out.

BY Sean Curtis, Published Dec 1,December 1, 2017 22 Comments

We took the Geissele Super Duty -- a high-end AR-15 -- for a test drive to see if this gun is worth the premium price. Come get our thoughts.

We walk you through the details of the 2022 attempted Assault Weapons Ban, tell you how it stacks up to the 1994 ban, and what it means for gun owners.

Who doesn't love a short gun with some big boom? We walk you through some of our favorite compact rifles perfect for CQB and home defense.

U.S. Congressman Don Beyer looks to push a 1000% tax measure on "assault-style rifles" through Congress via a rarely-used budgetary tactic.