The Sig M400 Tread is a great mid-level AR-15 for those looking for something above an entry-level rifle without breaking the bank. Good furniture, a quality barrel and twist rate, and a decent trigger make this rifle hard to beat its the price point.

“The Springfield Saint Victor doesn’t have a crazy hook, what it does have is an impressive set of features, a lot of extras, and it comes in at a crazy reasonable price.” – Travis Pike

The Springfield Saint AR-15 is a great entry-level AR-15 that is easy to use and customize. It’s perfect for sporting or home defense with high reliability and some furniture and trigger upgrades that set it apart from other budget AR-15s.

The Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 is a decent entry-level AR-15. It’s easy to use and can accept accessories like lights and lasers. It’s ideal for home defense or range days without totally breaking the bank.

Stag Arms has long been a champion of left-handed shooters, being one of the only companies to make true left-handed AR-15s. However, their lineup includes both standard right-handed guns as well, and the Stag-15 Tactical combines solid features to make a solid rifle. The 16-inch barrel uses a 1:9 twist, the gun is equipped with Magpul furniture and a lightweight M-LOK handguard, and a mil-spec trigger, charging handle, and standard A2 flash hider are present. This is an everything you need, nothing you don’t AR that is ready to fill most roles.