We rank five AR-15s that deliver strong value after a lot of range time. The lineup runs from least to most expensive and includes the IWI Zion, Stag, PSA Saber 5.56, BCM, and the Daniel Defense DDM4 V9, plus an honorable mention for Radical Firearms and a nod to the DB-15. We focus on reliability, rail quality, triggers, accuracy, and what you actually need to upgrade. At the end we each pick a winner. Thanks to True Shot and Primary Arms for supporting the channel.
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PSA Sabre Uppers are the only ARs I'll buy anymore. I own multiple ARs that cost 3x to 5x more and I never shoot them. I purchased my first PSA Sabre upper to run as a FRT toy and basically abuse. I purchased it with the thinking it was disposable. It was the first PSA anything I had ever owned. Since then I have completely changed my mind about AR builds.
Another good budget gun is the ruger AR556. Ive run one for years and it always amazes me how accurate it is. Of course ive swapped out some furniture and added optics, but its a laser.
No DD … love my IWI Zion!!! However, I chose the Geisele SuperDuty. Much better for same price. Quality,Quality, Quality!
Geissele Super Duty is the top dog.
I bought a never-been-shot ADM uic mod2 for $1,850 that came with a $200 vault case at the local gun store. IMO that was the best ar 15 for the buck i could buy 😁
BCM, you can add an eotech with the leftover funds.
I’ve fired both. The Super Duty is superior.
The Super Duty is better value than BCM, altho BCM is S tier complete build. It matches the price. The best value gun and it’s not close is the MP15 Sport lll
ALG El Jefe is a great deal
What's your thoughts on the Rock River arms rifles??
Damn, that IWI is the 1st AR style rifle i bought a year or so ago. I love it, I just think out of the box, the butt stock is too fat lol
For $800 Colt Le6920 is hard to beat.
What’s your thoughts on the smith and Wesson m&p 15 axe
You keep quoting the DD under MAP pricing.
Patriot ordinance factory P415 (external piston driven version) is my fav. Good manufacturing and design, clean functionality.
I love my DD mk18, DD m4a1, and DD m4v7 they might be overpriced but you get a lifetime warranty and sure they are better cheaper options like Geiselle. One day I’ll own a super duty
Just build your own…and spend the money on a high end barrel, bolt and adjustable gas block and trigger if you want too…literally have a nice rifle under 1k.
PSA PA15, with a few basic upgrades is the best for me. I have 3 different configurations and have fired a couple thousand through each. Never any problems. Perfectly accurate out to 300 yds. (Which was just for fun really, ill never need that range in a situation)
Lwrc is a better firearm than the Daniel Defense. I own both & both are great rifles but the lwrc is better & cheaper.
I like 7.5 inch barrels for the IWI 77 grain ammo. Great truck gun. If I must use a full size rifle I only use 7.62 with a 20 inch barrels for the additional range and power. Go hard or not at all. Semper Fi!
You can buy a psa Sabre with a Geissele upper and a regular AR for the price of the DD with the same components as the DD in the Sabre.
SOLGW looking at the chat.
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I thought someone would go for the IWI. I’m about to buy my first AR-15, and I’d about decided on that one. (haven’t found it for under $900 though)
Can you do this or a budget version of AR10s
The Radical Firearms is by far the best of the bunch. BCM has nothing on Radical.
12.5 bcm
Need to try a Blackout Defense rifle. Best rifle is own. Best trigger, best accuracy with the right ammo. Almost zero reset on the trigger. Love mine