AR15 Buyers Guide
So you want to buy an AR15?
How to buy an AR15? Which AR15 to buy?
Should I build an AR15? How
to build an AR15?
Where to buy an AR15?
AR 15 Buyers Guide helps you answer
these questions and more
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How
will you use your
AR15?
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Which AR15 should I buy?
We hope this guide will help you decide |
How much
are you planning to spend on your AR15?
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Are
you going to build your AR15 from parts
or buy one complete ? |
What
is the best AR15? |
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Where to Buy an AR15 |
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Frequently
Asked AR15 Questions
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| Where to Start ?? |
There
are two basic parts of the AR15 rifle, the top
half or "upper"
and bottom half or "lower".
Most people consider the barrel the 'heart'
of the AR15 rifle. Beginning with an overall idea of what kind
of AR15 you want, start with a barrel and add parts until your
new rifle is complete.
Use our guide to answer questions &
explore options
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Step
1- AR-15 Upper Receiver
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Upper Receiver, Bolt Carrier, Charging Handle,
Barrel, Handguards, Iron Sights |
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2 - AR-15 Lower Receiver
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Lower Receiver, Stock, Fire Control Parts, Receiver
Extension, Pistol Grip |
Step
3 - AR-15 Accessories
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Magazines, Ammunition, Optics, Slings, Rails, Grips,
Bayonets, etc |
AR15 Video Reviews:
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| AR-15 Upper Receiver and
Barrel Assembly |
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| AR15 Charging Handle Assembly |
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| AR15 Bolt Carrier Assembly |
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| AR15 Bolt Assembly
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| AR-15 Barrels |
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| AR15 Front Sight Bases (FSB) |
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| AR15 Muzzle Devices |
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| AR-15 Handguards / Railed
Forends |
AR-15
Rear Sights |
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| AR15 Lower Receiver
and Buttstock Assembly |
| AR15 Stocks |
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| AR15 Fire Control Parts |
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| AR15 Pistol Grips |
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| AR-15 Accessories |
AR15 Variations |
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AR15 Parts Testing |
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| Ambidextrous AR15 Parts |
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| AR15 Pistols |
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| AR15 Operating mechanism |
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| AR-15 Magazines |
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| AR15 Ammunition |
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AR15 Magazine Carriers |
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| AR-15 Parts |
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AR-15 Slings |
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| AR15 Optics |
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| AR-15 Scopes |
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| AR15 Weapon Light |
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| AR15 Lasers |
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| AR15 Night Vision |
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| AR15 Sound Suppressors |
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| Grenade Launcher |
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| AR-15 Bipods |
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| AR-15 Bayonets |
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| AR15 Caliber Conversions |
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| Colored AR-15 |
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| AR-15 Tools |
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| AR-15 Repair |
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| AR15 Cleaning Supplies |
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AR15 Cleaner / Solvent |
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AR15 Lube / Oil |
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| AR-15 Books |
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| AR15 Manuals |
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| AR-15 Videos |
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| AR15 Gear |
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| AR15 Training,
Information & Research |
| AR15 Training |
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| AR15 Air Soft |
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| Shooting the AR15 |
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| AR15 Shooting Events |
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| AR15 Manufacturer List |
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| AR-15 Accessories
Manufacturer List |
| AR-15 Optics Manufacturer
List |
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| AR15 Weapon Light Manufacturers |
| AR15 History |
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| AR15 Laws |
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| AR15 Glossary |
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| Recent Articles / Videos
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The NFA can be confusing, but one of things not regulated in creating a rifle out of a pistol. There are several pistols worth looking into to turn in rifles. There are AR-15 pistols, AK-47 pistols, Glocks, and many others including new ones coming on the market even today. What can be confusing is what [...] |
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Viking Tactics just released the new Quick Detach Ultralight Vertical Grip (UVG). This VFG is machined from 6061T aircraft aluminum and weighs 3.8oz. The VTac UVG also features the patented DLOC system which utilizes a knob that when pushed, allows tool-less mounting to a m1913 picatinny rail. The UVG is also capable of storing either [...] |
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The B.A.D. lever from Magpul (or Battery Assist Device) is a great little accessory for your AR rifle or pistol. For anyone who hasn’t used one, you’ve no doubt seen plenty of them in action or on a friends AR. The device is so simple in its design and intended use and is a great [...] |
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If you’re a first time buyer or builder of the AR platform there are a few tips that hopefully might help you out in making your purchasing decisions for either your parts or a complete rifle. The first thing to remember when buying an AR …… most of the parts being used, no matter what [...] |
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The Ruger SR 556 series is Rugers way of jumping in on the AR-15 bandwagon in style. The rifles are a great quality and have very few drawbacks. In their words “Employing a patent-pending, chrome-plated, two-stage piston driven operating system that provides the user with a cleaner, cooler running, reliable firearm that is truly state-of-the-art.” [...] |
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Shooting a few drills with the AR15 filming with the micro cameras Shooting Point of View (POV) Mounted the cameras just in front of the Aimpoint red dot optic. This almost worked perfectly, as the shooter was able to see right over the camera and shoot normally.. however the shooters thumb and front sight post [...] |
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Gun explodes on video while shooting Remington Thunderbolt .22lr and no one was killed. Shooting a Tactical Solutions T-22 dedicated .22lr upper for an AR15 on a polymer Plum Crazy AR15 lower Here is what a ruptured case looks like as it happens live on video at the shooting range. The ammo was standard .22lr [...] |
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Picked up an Impact Weapons Components Mount-N-Slot Hand Stop today for my Troy Vtac Battle Rail. This hand stop mounts directly into the slot on the hand guard without the need for a picatinny rail. I’m pretty excited to see how it works out. Expect a review after a few range trips. These mounts are [...] |
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This is chronicling the build of an NFA Regulated firearm in the State of Arizona. This is not intended to be a “How To” guide. Consult all federal, state and local laws before getting involved with any NFA regulated firearm or device. This will be the first in a long series of posts about building [...] |
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Soon to be released in mid-December, the Magpul STR (Storage Type Restricted) and ACS-L (Adaptable Carbine Stock Light) will lend new offerings to the already popular CTR and ACS style stocks. The STR will feature the same friction lock and A-Frame profile as the CTR but add in two battery storage compartments on either side [...] |
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