The popularity of the ar-15 rifle and its many diverse variants makes it a juggernaut among american long guns as a firearm platform the ar has been sharpened by decades of military service not just with the u.s military but dozens of other nations as well beyond that the american civilian market for this gun has generated new and.

Increasingly innovative design improvements in this episode i've rounded up some of the most reliable and versatile ar15 rifles with high quality features so you'll surely find one that will suit your style without further ado let's get started.

Springfield armory saint ar15 honestly for the money they ask springfield has cooked up among the best entry-level ar-15 options in the saint i chose the saint for a budget option because though it just falls under the one thousand dollar mark it feels like a champion the 16-inch cmv steel barrel with a.

Melonite treatment and one to eight twist rate hits a sweet spot that can blast when shooting 556 ammo you got your m4 feed ramps and forward assist not to mention the free-floating handguard that makes operation very enjoyable with less heat the prized feature is the unique acutite tension system a springfield patent that.

Reduces trigger play and offers better stability and accuracy than other lightweight budget options i absolutely loved it and shooting with the smooth trigger really felt easy and accurate don't worry about recoil blasting your palms because the heavy h buffer offers far superior stability than your.

Standard m4 carbine buffers the stock is a six position with qd and fixed attachment points and the bcg is machined from carpenter 158 steel shop peened and mp inspected of course the grips feel like you're holding a 1911 style combat rifle and i really don't know how to feel about that but the trigger guard might feel a bit.

Oversized for some and people have reported some cycling issues sig sauer m 400 tread there were some dubious voices when sig announced its first sub 1 000 ar-15 a few years back once the m400 tread was released those voices were soon silenced.

Top to bottom the m400 tread delivers a tightly built ar that goes bang every time you pull the trigger and hits the mark what more could you want and sig went the extra mile arming the 16-inch stainless steel barrelled carbine with such assets as ambidextrous controls crisp single-stage trigger m-lok compatible free-floated aluminum.

Handguard and three-chamber compensator the stainless steel barrel catches our eye upping the gun's accuracy potential and helping it blow off heat during long strings overall and perhaps more than any other ar on this list the tread feels looks and performs like it was built for hard use.

Truth be told you might drop coin because it's entry level price but come to find it's all the gun you require daniel defense ddm4 v7 the daniel defense ddm4 v7 is my definite premium pick as it retains unmatched quality reliability accuracy and ease of use without exceeding your budget with unnecessary features.

I'd say it's a granted value for your money despite being around the one thousand five hundred to two thousand dollar mark this model comes with m lock attachment tech that provides a lightweight feel it has all the important features of a high-end rifle including a flash suppressor free-floating hand guard mil-spec lower.

And upper receiver with qd swivels and a cold hammer forged 16 inch barrel what i love about the ddm4 v7 is the pinned low profile gas block with a staked gas key that's cnc machined from 4140 hardened steel that can take massive amounts of heat that's why it's regarded as a target practice and competition shooter for.

Those long hours at the ranges with a chromoly vanadium steel barrel a 1 to 7 twist and a mid-length gas system you can bet it'll eat anything from 40 to 70 grain but be careful around the 75 mark ammo boxes the ddm4 v7 has all the right stuff for a true competition shooter to justify.

The high to mid-range price tag ruger ar-556 a late comer to the ar game ruger is made up plenty of ground it's ar-556 has fast become a favorite among newbies and old hands alike offering clockwork performance at a fair price especially the standard mode as its name implies it's strictly a 556 chambering.

Though if you wander up the pricing tiers ruger does offer some other calibers the rifle has a medium contour 16.1 inch cold hammer forged barrel with a 1 to 8 twist rate and is topped with a proprietary flash suppressor the muzzle is cut with a half by 28 thread so the ar-556 is more than ready.

For you to slap on a suppressor the budget ar15 is outfitted with an a2 front sight and the company's rapid deploy rear that folds away but is ready at a moment's notice the ar-556 has attachment points including a qd socket and bayonet lug for a sling as well as accessory mounting options.

Though its glass-filled polymer handguard does leave a bit to be desired still it's functional and gets the job done vaccin fx 5500 ultralight weighing in at just 4.95 pounds the facts in fx 5500 is one of the lightest full-sized ar-15 available today the fx 5500 has a 14 and a half inch.

Pencil barrel with a permanently welded three port muzzle brake meeting the minimum 16 inch length for a rifle covering the barrel an adjustable gas block is faxin's 13-inch carbon fiber m-lock handguard all parts of the upper are made by faxon including the lightweight bolt carrier group with the exception of the radian.

Raptor lt and the charging handle the quality in engineering and machining is exceptional exactly what you'd hoped for out of a two thousand dollar firearm this is a great rifle for messing around in an outdoor stage it's also great for introducing new or physically weak shooters to the ar-15.

Aero precision ar15m arrow precision makes a dang fine rifle and if you're a bit more advanced have nearly everything you need to piece one together if you're in the market for something well priced and fit to meet any challenge its ar-15m is right down your alley.

The m4 pattern carbine is nimble on target and easy on the wallet what the budget ar-15 brings to the table is what you'd expect out of a well-made carbine 16-inch chromoly vanadium barrel mid-length gas system stainless steel carrier group and carpenter 158 alloy bolt.

Additionally it's outfitted with an a2 front sight magpul mbus rear and a2 flash hider honestly you'll find the configuration on plenty of other builds however arrow ensures the fit of their guns is tight and that they perform near flawlessly in the end that's what you really need palmetto state armory pa15m4.

Long a purveyor of excellently priced and made ars view top psa when it comes to value again it's one of those companies where budget ar15 options are the norm but its base model pa15 is tough to beat when you're getting your legs with the platform first and foremost because the carbine.

Ticks like a clock leaving you free to master the platform not addressing stoppages the m4 pattern carbine boasts a 16-inch m4 profile chromoly vanadium barrel mid-length gas system and aircraft-grade aluminum receivers it has an a2 front sight as well as a stainless steel carrier and carpenter.

158 steel bolt head which is tough as nails in the rear the 556 has a six position m4 buttstock up front a plain jane m4 handguard which isn't much to write home about but gets the job done  you.