Best ar on Reddit
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#1
Palmetto State Armory
4.4
(19)
"I have the Palmetto 12.5 and I love it."
"I was thrilled with it."
"For that price range, PSA is king."
"Psa complete lower, psa upper of your choice, micro best BCG."
"Look at the options from Palmetto State."
"I went the 'PSA kit' (PalmettoStateArmory.com) route a couple of months ago and couldn't be happier."
"600$ PSA Rifle because it’s the best budget rifle in my opinion."
"PSA is barely more expensive, but is a definite step up in quality."
"Get a PSA. They are quality enough to function and won't wear out for like 5,000 rounds."
"I always tell people to buy a cheap PSA rifle."
#2
Bravo Company Manufacturing
5.0
(8)
"I’m a fan of my BCM rifle. Running joke is it’s like a Honda / Toyota. That damn thing just runs and doesn’t stop."
"Bcm"
"As far as uppers, BCM/KE Arms/Daniel Defense are all fine."
"BCM or on sale SOLGW"
"Bcm"
"BCM, IWI"
"BCM"
"BCM"
#3
PSA
4.0
(10)
"The psa come equipped with an adjustable gas block so once you tune it its very soft shooting."
"Is good especially if you get one with a fn barrel."
"You won’t beat PSA in that price range unless you find something higher-tier on a used rifle rack at a LGS."
"PSA is solid for the price."
"There's also nothing wrong with a PSA or even an M&P for your first AR if you're budget conscious."
"Honestly, a PSA is gonna do you fine and is super affordable."
"PSA."
"PSA 100% get one of their lowers for $99."
"I'd go with PSA."
"PSA’s Sabre lineup of ARs seem pretty high quality."
#4
IWI
4.8
(8)
"[IWI Z15](https://store.thegundock.com/product/iwi-us-zion-z-15-5.56-nato-tactical-rifle-16in-15in-freefloat-mlok-b5-stock-and-grip-1-30rd-pmag-black-818004021392-z15tac16)"
"IWI Zion. I think I say this at least once a day at this point."
"Zion 15 is the way to go, it was my first AR I got it for just over $1000."
"Buy a complete IWI Zion and be done... I paid under $900 for mine new."
"Zion without a doubt."
"IWI Z15 is the best rifle for under 1k."
"Iwi zion or S&W M&P. buy a turn key rifle."
"Get an IWI Zion for $800-900 then spend the rest on a good optic."
#5
Chimera
4.8
(6)
"I'd say the Chimera, hands down. It really is very similar to an SMG."
"Chimera or Avancer."
"Avancer is great at everything and excels up close"
"Chimera is leaps and bounds beyond everything else."
"Chimera for sure"
"Chimera, M4 for medium long."
#6
BCM
4.5
(6)
"BCM if you can afford it and Zion if not."
"BCM is the best bang for your buck, hands down."
"Ive got a psa lower, bcm upper. I think it works great and ive seen plenty recommend it."
"Works just fine."
"They’re good quality, kind of cheaper, and they’ll last."
"BCM."
#7
B5
4.4
(5)
"B5 makes the best imo."
"It's the B5 P23."
"B5 P23 or Magpul K2+."
"B5 systems with a sopmod stock 👌."
"Subjective but i’m a big fan of the b5 p23 or the magpul k2 grips."
#8
XREAL
5.0
(4)
"My little suggestion, try XREAL One or One pro."
"Imo seriously consider waiting for xreal One release."
"I would definitely look into the XReal One for certain kinds of productivity."
"Just get Xreal One. No beam need."
#9
Savior
5.0
(3)
"No reason to go anywhere else. They are proven, reliable and look sexy as hell"
"Just another vote for Savior. Seriously awesome work."
"Savior makes good stuff. I have a couple for the range. Gtg."
#10
Wall Town Wonders
5.0
(3)
"I'm probably gunna get wall town wonders tonight and get cozy :D"
"Definitely check out "wall town wonders" very charming and incredibly interactive."
"Wall Town Wonders just came out and is a lot of fun if you like city builders."
#11
Ruger
4.0
(3)
"Id go with the cheapest and spend on upgrades over time. My personal preference... would be the Ruger MPR."
"Ruger mpr is the one you want only downside is it doesn't come with sights."
"Ruger MPR. However if you can find a BCM for 600 bucks off, then get it for 1200."
#12
Track Craft
5.0
(2)
"Track Craft as well."
"My top AR games would have to be Track Craft, Coastermania, Sky Runner, and Rube Goldberg workshop."
#13
Augmented Empire
5.0
(2)
"Augmented Empire and Demeo also provide cool mixed reality modes, if you like the idea of a chill sit down tabletop experience."
"Paid - Forticasa, Rescue the Holes, Puzzling Places, Eleven table tennis, Racket Club, Augmented Empire, Miracle Pool, Thrill of the Fight 1, Airspace Defender, Infinite Inside, Cybrix, Demeo."
#14
Demeo
5.0
(2)
"Augmented Empire and Demeo also provide cool mixed reality modes, if you like the idea of a chill sit down tabletop experience."
"I just recently got mine, but Demeo is extremely fun."
#15
Extar
5.0
(2)
"I'd recommend a good PCC, something like an EP9 would be optimal (for me at least)"
"Extar EP9!"
#16
Miracle Pool
5.0
(2)
"Downloaded miraclepool the other day pretty amazing too be fair."
"Paid - Forticasa, Rescue the Holes, Puzzling Places, Eleven table tennis, Racket Club, Augmented Empire, Miracle Pool, Thrill of the Fight 1, Airspace Defender, Infinite Inside, Cybrix, Demeo."
#17
DD
5.0
(2)
"If you can afford it, the DD. If you have a moderate budget, the Sport III or the Sig M400."
"It’s probably worth getting the best most durable rifle on here which would be the DD."
#18
Cronos
5.0
(2)
"Cronos skyline has some strong blue AR."
"The AR and the crystal on the new Cronos Skyline is pretty rad."
#19
M4A1
5.0
(2)
"My favourite AR rifle has to be the M4A1. I like its sound and the higher recoil compared to the 416."
"Really smooth overall. Love the mk18 and the m4a1 as well!"
#20
BP50
5.0
(2)
"Bp50 with recoil booster and leroy barrel."
"Fastest guaranteed ttk? BP50 in pretty much all ranges."
#21
Grendel Hunter
4.5
(2)
"Got mine in tungsten with fluted barrel."
"Has quality Uppers for under 600."
#22
G3
4.5
(2)
"I really like using a G3 with a 2x-1x or 4x-1x sight and a flash hider."
"G3 is underrated. I like to play long angles on most maps."
#23
ACR
4.5
(2)
"My favorite so far has been the ACR. Good enough damage, great rate of fire, *very* controllable recoil, and highly accurate."
"ACR assault feels like a better 416 to me if you're enjoying the 416 already."
#24
Burston Prime
4.5
(2)
"Burston prime is great with the incarnon."
"The burston prime only does bursts, but it's one of my favorite automatic rifles."
#25
LWRC
4.5
(2)
"Lwrc spr in odg was my first AR. Still love that rifle."
"I love the LWRC except the mini stock."
#26
K2+
4.0
(2)
"K2+."
"User preference but I vote k2+xl."
#27
Razorback
4.0
(2)
"Razorback is great for close/mid and still allows movement."
"1chimera 2ak74u 3tie between the razorback and advancer."
#28
Smith & Wesson
4.0
(2)
"M&P Sport if you want a good priced gun that goes bang every time."
"You can get a complete M&P Sport for that."
#29
M&P
4.0
(2)
"It is a pretty solid shooter to begin with and now it is finely tuned and on par with most other rifles."
"Of those, the Sport 2 and the m400 would be my choices."
#30
Magpul
5.0
(1)
"For the stock you can buy a Magpul CTR, or their fixed carbine stock to eliminate the wobble."
#31
A2 Birdcage
5.0
(1)
"A2 birdcage is tried and true"
#32
Baltany
5.0
(1)
"Baltany is really good across the board."
#33
Ballistic Advantage
5.0
(1)
"Cost less than a grand and has been great."
#34
IxDao
5.0
(1)
"IxDao 5303 is also great."
#35
Bkings Firearms
5.0
(1)
"They have amazing customer service, veteran owned and made in the USA."
#36
A2 Flash Hider
5.0
(1)
"A2 flash hider. Cheap and effective."
#37
Griffin Armament
5.0
(1)
"Virtually zero flash to the naked eye, but visible under nods"
#38
Apple
5.0
(1)
"If not, Apple Vision Pro by a landslide."
#39
FCD
5.0
(1)
"Keymo, Rearden/plan B, Xeno, AE...take your pick."
#40
Gotva Prime
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely adore my gotva prime."
#41
Flex
5.0
(1)
"Going with a Flex AR will always be your best AND safest choice."
#42
Nreal
5.0
(1)
"I use my Nreal pro glasses all the time. They are the version before Xreal. I wouldn't recommend anything else."
#43
Spinball
5.0
(1)
"Spinball is a game you should definitely try!"
#44
YHM Phantom
5.0
(1)
"The absolute best for just eliminating flash without getting into silly money is the YHM phantom."
#45
Puzzling Places
5.0
(1)
"Paid - Forticasa, Rescue the Holes, Puzzling Places, Eleven table tennis, Racket Club, Augmented Empire, Miracle Pool, Thrill of the Fight 1, Airspace Defender, Infinite Inside, Cybrix, Demeo."
#46
ReactPro
5.0
(1)
"Here are some I'd recommend: Free - Mixed Snow Worlds, Out There, ReactPro, Mega Fireball."
#47
Griffin Armament Flashhider
5.0
(1)
"Griffin Armament flashhider or flashcomp with their dual lok Blast Mitigation Device or Huxwrx flash hider with their Blast mitigation device."
#48
Out There
5.0
(1)
"Here are some I'd recommend: Free - Mixed Snow Worlds, Out There, ReactPro, Mega Fireball."
#49
Mega Fireball
5.0
(1)
"Here are some I'd recommend: Free - Mixed Snow Worlds, Out There, ReactPro, Mega Fireball."
#50
Forticasa
5.0
(1)
"Paid - Forticasa, Rescue the Holes, Puzzling Places, Eleven table tennis, Racket Club, Augmented Empire, Miracle Pool, Thrill of the Fight 1, Airspace Defender, Infinite Inside, Cybrix, Demeo."
#51
Rescue the Holes
5.0
(1)
"Paid - Forticasa, Rescue the Holes, Puzzling Places, Eleven table tennis, Racket Club, Augmented Empire, Miracle Pool, Thrill of the Fight 1, Airspace Defender, Infinite Inside, Cybrix, Demeo."
#52
Mixed Snow Worlds
5.0
(1)
"Here are some I'd recommend: Free - Mixed Snow Worlds, Out There, ReactPro, Mega Fireball."
#53
Eleven Table Tennis
5.0
(1)
"Paid - Forticasa, Rescue the Holes, Puzzling Places, Eleven table tennis, Racket Club, Augmented Empire, Miracle Pool, Thrill of the Fight 1, Airspace Defender, Infinite Inside, Cybrix, Demeo."
#54
Racket Club
5.0
(1)
"Paid - Forticasa, Rescue the Holes, Puzzling Places, Eleven table tennis, Racket Club, Augmented Empire, Miracle Pool, Thrill of the Fight 1, Airspace Defender, Infinite Inside, Cybrix, Demeo."
#55
Triangle Strategy
5.0
(1)
"Triangle Strategy from Square Enix is final fantasy tactics meets octopath traveller and has a nice Mixed Reality mode."
#56
Figmin XR
5.0
(1)
"Figmin XR is still one of the best MR sandbox apps."
#57
dot.Line
5.0
(1)
"Also, check out dot.Line it's a free puzzle game where you earn money by solving puzzles and buy MR objects to decorate your room."
#58
Model L
5.0
(1)
"If you want the vibes of a true AR I'd suggest the Model L with long range barrel."
#59
MPR
5.0
(1)
"Go with the MPR, it’s the best locally available."
#60
Savior Equipment
5.0
(1)
"Savior Equipment is the benchmark for quality..."
#61
Rube Goldberg Workshop
5.0
(1)
"My top AR games would have to be Track Craft, Coastermania, Sky Runner, and Rube Goldberg workshop."
#62
Sky Runner
5.0
(1)
"My top AR games would have to be Track Craft, Coastermania, Sky Runner, and Rube Goldberg workshop."
#63
Prisma Gorgon Incarnon
4.0
(1)
"Prisma Gorgon Incarnon is fun if you want a minigun that burns through ammo."
#64
ASUS
4.0
(1)
"Through the lens: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/k1ckYASOINA"
#65
Stahlta
4.0
(1)
"Stahlta is in a really good spot right now."
#66
Soma
4.0
(1)
"Soma is a good weapon with an incarnon."
#67
Gammatron
4.0
(1)
"Gammatron and the sci fi smg because aoe ability"
#68
AK-117
4.0
(1)
"Ak117-oden-type19."
#69
Scourge
4.0
(1)
"AR: Scourge, gravedigger, pain train."
#70
Viture
4.0
(1)
"In the current space I would go Viture Pro XR for myopia dials."
#71
Rokid
4.0
(1)
"If it's just for watching movies, and it's not Apple Vision Pro, then I'd get Rokid AR Lite."
#72
Tempurs
4.0
(1)
"Tempurs Razorback melts at close."
#73
A2
4.0
(1)
"A2 has the best value and is quite decent if you wanna save some bucks"
#74
SO-14
4.0
(1)
"It’s got a great ttk"
#75
CFL Gun and Tactical
4.0
(1)
"Why not just get a new upper receiver?"
#76
Diamondback
4.0
(1)
"Diamond back db15."
#77
ISO Hemlock
4.0
(1)
"**ISO Hemlock** Harbinger D20 Silencer."
#78
AUG
4.0
(1)
"For my Rifleman I usually use the AUG with the OG (the original AUG scope) 1.5x scope and extended mags."
#79
M16A4
4.0
(1)
"The m16a4 is really good, not only is it strong but also dirt cheap."
#80
MDR
4.0
(1)
"MDR with extended mag and 2x. Compensator optional."
#81
VHS
4.0
(1)
"VHS is honestly really good. Great rate of fire and manageable recoil if ur playing on PC."
#82
Antisynth Rifle
4.0
(1)
"Antisynth rifle, the projectiles glow, so you know exactly where enemies are."
#83
Lancer
4.0
(1)
"The lancer is the second best gun in the game for squadmates with geth assault rifle and revenant not far behind."
#84
AR-15
4.0
(1)
"Go on ar15.com look at classified section. Buy all your parts research each part before you purchase."
#85
Meta
4.0
(1)
"Meta is DTIR, STG, Holger 556 for AR’s for mid to long range use."
#86
Aero BCM Upper
4.0
(1)
"Aero lower and bcm upper is a good starting point."
#87
SA Saint 15
4.0
(1)
"I like my SA Saint 15, but was close to $1000."
#88
HK MR762
4.0
(1)
"If I could do it over I’d buy that over my spear."
#89
Recce 14
4.0
(1)
"The recce 14 is a great upper."
#90
Siegebreaker
4.0
(1)
"A seigebreaker with affliction and the correct perks also gets the job done imo"
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