3Palmetto State Armory PSA 16” Mid-Length 5.56 NATO – Best Low Cost AR-15 Under $1,000 PSA has come on strong in recent years as a high-quality, low-price source of AR rifles and build components. They emphasize value and the desire to provide firearms to any American who can legal...
The Best AR-15 Bolt Carrier Groups (BCGs) 2025 Last Updated on November 15, 2023, Published on January 4, 2022 by The Arms Guide At a Glance: Best BCG AR-15 OUR TOP PICK: Brownells Titanium BCG RUNNER UP: JP Stainless Steel Low Mass BCG BEST BUDGET OPTION: Bravo Company Manufacturin...
Low Cost Well, made with quality materials Holds magazine side by side or in a staggered configuration Magazines stay securely in place The Cons Only works with PMAGS Requires a screwdriver to install properly If you run PMAGS with your AR-15 style rifle, the only coupler you should be cons...
Like the models above, this rifle has very run-of-the-mill specs, just with a more cost-effective build quality. The barrel is 16 inches and made of 4150V chrome moly vanadium steel. The mid-length gas system is perfect for the civilian shooter, there is little reason to go M4-length...
They’re on what I would call the mid-range spectrum for cost since just one sight costs the same as a set compared to cheaper alternatives. I’ve bought two sets (each sight separately) – one for my DB AR-15 and one for my Ruger AR-15. But there is a set deal where you can...
If you’re still looking for something cheaper, then Strike Industries is our most cost-effective alternative for a featureless grip. It’s a simple, no non-sense, low-cost component for your AR-15, as its name implies. The Strike Industries AR Simple Featureless Grip does not need any mo...
The Strike Eagle LPVO scopes from Vortex are incredibly popular scopes for first-time LPVO options for the AR-15. The Strike Eagle 1-8x is highly rated, but if you want to keep the budget as low as possible, the 1-6x model is the cost-conscious model. Pros: Price Glass-etched reticle...
I know the FoldAR looks weird, but I’ve actually gotten to shoot them are it’s shockingly smooth to unfold and get into action. What really blew me away is that it retains zero like a champ. The downside? Your wallet will feel the impact, as these rifles cost over $2,000. You’...
How much does quality cost? Sometimes you really need to make the price a secondary consideration. While it is possible to get quality side charging uppers and the matching BCG for a reasonable price. Bear in mind that when the price is really low, then the quality will also be far lower...
Hopefully, with this buying guide on hand, you will be able to make an informed decision when buying a rifle scope for your AR-15. Previous Top Picks Simmons 8-Point Rifle Scope If you’re working on a tight budget, the Simmons 8-Point Rifle Scope is one of the best low-cost yet ...