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Any serious discussion of high quality, budget friendly AR-15s would be incomplete without mentioning the IWI Zion 15. Available for less than $1K, this well-rounded rifle is packed full of modern features that discerning shooters have come to expect in 2024.
In today's market, consumers have myriad options to choose from when selecting an AR-platform rifle for sport shooting or personal protection. There are no-frills entry-level models (like the Radical FR16) and high-end guns (such as the POF Renegade+), then there are those exceptional rifles that strike the perfect balance between quality and affordability.
The Zion 15 from IWI is a value-oriented, AR-platform rifle with excellent features that may be purchased for well under $1,000. Featuring a 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium heavy barrel and B5 Systems SOPMOD stock, this incredible firearm is as durable as it is comfortable to shoot. It's also easy to customize with your favorite optics and accessories utilizing the 15-inch free float M-LOK handguard and full-length Picatinny top rail.
At this price point, few rifles are as adaptable or as well rounded as the Zion 15, making it an excellent choice for first-time gun owners and experienced shooters alike. Each Zion 15 is perfectly functional right out of the box, but can also serve as the optimal foundation for a custom build. If you're looking for a reliable AR-15 that will give you the best bang for your buck, the Zion 15 is the gun for you.
We've had the opportunity to test several of these guns for our YouTube channel over the years and have always found the Zion 15 to be exceedingly dependable, with solid build quality and great features from the factory. The one mark against this rifle (and it's a minor one at that) is the lack of ambidextrous controls, which have become standard in the industry over the last several years. Overall though, the Zion 15 is still a great rifle for the money in 2024.
A modernized version of the U.S. military's MK12 Special Purpose Rifle (SPR), the Zion SPR18 is an enhanced DMR platform built around IWI's 2-stage precision trigger. The 18-inch barrel and integral ARCA rail offer improved accuracy and stability at longer distances, particularly when shooting from a tripod. This model is a must-have for any collector or firearms enthusiast, and is also one of the most affordable MK12 clones on the market.
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Of course, IWI is also known for its iconic handguns - including the Jericho 941. Watch our video below to learn more about this awesome DA / SA pistol and be sure to grab one to match your Zion 15 rifle.
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