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The AR-15 is unquestionably the most popular long gun sold in the U.S. market, with hundreds of variants available for purchase and incredibly robust aftermarket support. To help you choose which model to add to your collection, we're sharing our picks for the best AR-platform rifles on offer in 2024.
Whether you're shopping for your first firearm or upgrading your home defense setup, the AR-15 can provide the precision and reliability you need with plenty of customization options to suit your preferences. Not all AR-platform rifles are created equal, however, so the Classic Firearms team has assembled our picks for the best AR-15s available for purchase in 2024.
The Radical FR-16 SOCOM is an affordable yet surprisingly feature-rich rifle, shipping with Bravo Company B5 furniture and a free float M-LOK rail system from the factory. Between the handguard and the full-length Picatinny top rail, there's plenty of real estate for mounting the optic and accessories of your choice. This is a solid entry-level option for shooters looking for an inexpensive yet dependable AR-platform rifle.
Earlier this year, the M&P15 received a welcome upgrade when Smith & Wesson unveiled the all-new Sport III model. Updates include a chromed firing pin, mid-length gas system, free float M-LOK handguard, and full-length Picatinny top rail. Designed to be accurate and lightweight, the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III outperforms previous iterations in just about every way.
Sig Sauer's M400 Tread rifle deftly blends form and function, delivering uncompromising performance in an incredibly shootable package. It features a polished single-stage trigger, free-floating M-LOK handguard, Magpul SL-K stock, and ambidextrous controls (not common at this price point). For the money, you'd be hard pressed to find a better rifle that ships with more features right out of the box.
Sporting an 18" barrel and IWI's 2-Stage Precision Match Trigger, the Zion-15 Special Purpose Rifle pays homage to the proven MK12 DMR platform. This configuration enables shooters to achieve pinpoint accuracy at longer distances and produces better terminal ballistics than the standard Zion-15 carbine. Overall, the SPR is an excellent choice for self defense, duty use, or precision shooting.
The DDM4 V7 Pro is an uber-reliable, smooth-shooting rifle with superior cooling and ergonomics. It utilizes an MFR XD Sights 15" free float rail, a Gen II muzzle climb mitigator, and a rifle-length gas system for flawless cycling. Moreover, the DDM4 V7 Pro's modular design enhances comfort during extended range sessions without sacrificing strength or durability, making it one of the best do-everything rifles you can buy in 2024.
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Once you've chosen your AR-15, it's important to drill proper rifle technique so that when the moment comes, you can fight the way you've trained. The Classic Firearms team recently attended a course hosted by former Navy SEAL Jim Foreman and his team taught us a lot about using rifles for CQB. Watch Part 1 of our shoot house coverage below.
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