After thorough testing, we can confirm that Geissele’s high-end (and high-priced) Super Duty is worth the price of entry. This AR-15 comes with up-spec components out of the box so there’s no need to modify it. It shoots accurately with a variety of ammunition and feels great doing it.
The DDM4A1 features the RIS II Picatinny quad rail, a 14.5-inch cold hammer-forged M4 profile barrel with a permanently attached DD flash suppressor, carbine-length gas, and an ambi GRIP-N-RIP charging handle. Built for hard use and extreme-duty cases, the DDM4A1 excels in all conditions and is worthy of the top-tier reputation Daniel Defense has built.
“Daniel Defense delivers a reliable, accurate AR-15 in the DDM4 V7 with enough extras to keep 5.56 fans interested. Though the pistol grip’s ergonomics are less than ideal, this rifle more than makes up for that with QD mounts, a threaded barrel, and an improved muzzle brake.” – John C.
Sig Sauer has taken the proven features of their 5.56 AR guns and scaled them up to create the 716i. Chambered in 7.62 NATO, this rifle uses the time-tested directed impingement operating system and features and full-length M-LOK rail, a 16″ free-floating barrel, and a Magpul stock. The result is an accurate battle rifle that is capable in all environments.
The DD4 RIII uphold’s Daniel Defense’s reputation for building premium rifles that deliver tack-driving accuracy and battlefield reliability. The free-floating RIS III handguard is lightweight, rigid, and offers plenty of M-LOK slots for mounting accessories. It comes in SBR and carbine variants and, while they’re all expensive, you get what you pay for in this case.
The BCM Recce-16 offers a solid set of features and improved build quality at a reasonable price point. Outstanding reliability, solid accuracy, and improved furniture make the Recce-16 a ready-to-go duty rifle right out of the box. This is an excellent choice if you are looking for a step up from a $500-850 AR-15 but do not want to spend $2,000 or more on a gucci-tier rifle.
The Springfield Saint B5 takes an already great entry-level rifle and adds improved B5 systems furniture and an ultra-slim handguard with more M-LOK slots for user customization. Equipped with great features out of the box, the Saint B5 is perfect for home defense or sporting.
The FN 15 Patrol Carbine has the same features as the standard FN 15 Carbine model but with a 16” button-broached chrome-lined barrel, Samson flip-up rear sight, and a Midwest Industries carbine-length quad rail hand guard. Equipped with the standard A2 furniture and an A2 front sight block, the FN 15 Patrol Carbine is a basic, no-frills, reliable carbine that is well suited to patrol and hard-duty use.
