AR Ranking By Manufacturer & Tier
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Winchester67
Master Class
I would be curious to see the evaluation criteria. Without that information, a cursory look seems to be price based, and while cost is a component in quality it is not the only consideration.
1bravo9
Operator
Yes it does.
One surprising thing to me is that Sig Sauer isn't even on the list.
I find that puzzling.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Windham and SA need to be swapped. Widham was always mediocre at best
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
I'll go against any and every top tier and have better accuracy on my lesser (according to the op post) tier even using the same ammo. Then again the mass amount i have are non-factories. I have a very low dollar 556 that holds 1.5moa (m855 ammo) or less with a pencil barrel after a fast 360 rounds. Using a $49 2x optic. Plus not sure who came up with those ratings as the top of the list are battle rifles. Government doesn't make good and informed decisions
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
I can say i do see why the bottom of the list is what it is
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
Would that be a glARk thenDoes anybody in the business (other than Glock) NOT make an AR? Asking for a friend
Talyn
SAINT
Ebay?
What's the date when this chart was developed? Are some of those still in business? Armalite?
Changes based on my experience.
#1 - Anderson - up one (only based on my use of their receivers)
#2 - Windham down one (have done business but their product line is pretty basic)
#3 - FN & BCM up one (based on ownership of their products).
#4 - Brownells down one. (basic ARs but have done business with for decades on other stuff)
#5 - IWI, Midwest and S&W - down one (vanilla ARs)
#6 - PSA & Spikes - up one (solid ARs)
#7 - Need to add PWS & Sig-Sauer to the Quality tier (excellent platforms)
My .02
What's the date when this chart was developed? Are some of those still in business? Armalite?
Changes based on my experience.
#1 - Anderson - up one (only based on my use of their receivers)
#2 - Windham down one (have done business but their product line is pretty basic)
#3 - FN & BCM up one (based on ownership of their products).
#4 - Brownells down one. (basic ARs but have done business with for decades on other stuff)
#5 - IWI, Midwest and S&W - down one (vanilla ARs)
#6 - PSA & Spikes - up one (solid ARs)
#7 - Need to add PWS & Sig-Sauer to the Quality tier (excellent platforms)
My .02
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Bassbob
Emissary
There have been a lot of fairly well known issues with Sig ARs. Specifically I am referring to SOTAR breaking down about 7 of them and every single one had some serious QC issues.
Belt Fed
Ronin
Agree 100%, H&K does not belong in that top tier.