Story and Lead Photo by Brad Fitzpatrick,
Photos Courtesy of the Manufacturers
There’s a lot to like about AR rifles, but perhaps the most endearing characteristic of Eugene Stoner’s enduring rifle design is the modularity of these guns. Essentially, you can customize every aspect of your AR rifle and build a gun (or a separate upper) that suits your exact needs. These rifles allow you to change stocks, grips, barrels, handguards, optics, trigger assemblies and more very easily—and with so many aftermarket options, you can piece together your own dream gun.