7 Best Cheap AR-15 Rifles Under $500 (2026)
The 7 best cheap AR-15 rifles under $500 in 2026, tested and ranked. PSA PA-15, ATI Alpha Maxx, Radical Firearms and more with live prices from 200+ retailers.
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11 Best 223 Rifles – 2026
What is the best 223 rifle for sale in 2026? Get the best AR-15, bolt action rifle and more from the likes of FN, Tikka and the curveball from Ruger.
S&W Puts the M&P15 AXE in 300 Blackout
The Smith & Wesson M&P15 AXE 300 Blackout arrives as an 8-inch SBR at $1,499 and a pistol at $1,479, both running Gemtech’s GVAC gas system.
US Palm STORM CAT4: A Duty-Ready 5.56 AR Pistol Hits the Cover
The US Palm STORM CAT4, cover gun of Firearms News July 2026, is a compact 11.5-inch 5.56 NATO AR pistol with fully ambidextrous controls, a Magpul BTR brace, and a $1,399 MSRP.
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois AR-15 and Magazine Ban, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight
A divided Seventh Circuit panel upheld Illinois’ PICA ban on AR-15-style rifles and standard-capacity magazines on July 9, 2026, reversing a district court and pushing the fight toward the Supreme Court.
22 ARC vs .223 Remington: Which .224 Wins? (2026)
22 ARC vs .223 Remington compared: velocity, energy, wind, twist rate, magazines, and ammo cost. The 22 ARC reaches farther with heavy bullets; the .223 is the cheap all-rounder. Here is which AR cartridge to buy.
One Horse Express Rifle: First Production AR-15 With a Factory FRS
One Horse and Atrius launch the Express Rifle, billed as the first production AR-15 with a factory-installed Forced Reset Selector. Specs and legal notes.
Aero Precision, Stag Arms Among Brands in Receivership
Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 Precision entered a Washington receivership. What it means for AR-15 orders and warranties.
FoldAR Remnant: An AR-15 That Folds Under 12 Inches (2026)
The FoldAR Remnant is a Texas-made folding AR-15 that collapses under 12 inches, deploys in seconds, and swaps between 5.56, .300 BLK and 7.62×39 without tools.