What is an AR-15?

The AR-1,  which stands for armalite rifle 15, is a rifle that has been in the civilian market for decades. It is a firearm with a long history and a controversial background in today’s society. It is the single most notorious firearm, as it is the poster boy for the unconstitutional rules against the second amendment.  The design of the AR15 is extremely modular allowing it to be customized and modified by anyone who owns one. Yet this is the main reason that its popularity has grown especially in recent years after the assault weapons ban ended in 2004.

Should you build or Buy an AR-15?

There are some perks to either buying or building your own AR-15. Both of which can give you an extremely quality air 15 build. However, Whether you are looking for a cheaper alternative or a more quality build will affect the type of build or buy you should go for. Here are the pros and cons of buying or building an AR-15.

What are the Pros of Building an AR-15? 

• completely customize every single part of it. 
• fine tune it to be exactly as you want 
• You can customize every inch of it to fit your needs. 
• may also save some money.
• No background checks with 80% Lower receivers. (click here for more info)

What are the Cons of Building an AR-15?

• Not all parts are interchangeable.
•  Some parts are “mil-spec,”
•  meaning they meet the specifications required for M16 rifles and parts sold to the military.
•  If you have some mil-spec parts and some that aren’t, they may not fit well or fit at all. 

What are the Pros of Buying an AR-15?

• Does not require as much knowledge of the internal systems. 
• Can be higher quality
• Budget involves less organization
• Can be done in any state (Know your state firearm laws)

What are the Cons of Buying an AR-15?

• Prices are usually higher than when building
• FFL background checks, and online transfer fees increase cost
• Approval process takes longer
• Name brands cost more. 
• Upgrading will require more knowledge of the system

AR-15 Rifle vs AR-15 Pistol?

The AR-15 comes in 2 different variants, the AR15 rifle and the AR-15 pistol. Each of them have their own pros and cons and help you use the AR15 platform in different ways. The AR15 rifle is more akin to a standard AR15 and it follows the same rules as a traditional, legally defined rifle. The AR-15 pistol, however, follows the same set of rules regarding pistols such as handguns. This puts the platform in a unique position because AR15 owners are able to get the best of both worlds with one platform.

What is an AR-15 Rifle?

An AR-15 rifle is pretty much your standard AR-15. The distinction is made because of how the particular firearm is treated legally. A rifle must follow this set of criteria. 

Why Buy an AR-15 from SteelFox Firearms? 

For 6 years, SteelFox firearms has built its community around quality firearms and exceptional service. To that end, We offer the highest quality AR-15 parts and kits for the best price on the market. However, not only do we have a great product, we also make it our priority to get our products to your door as quickly as possible. We do our utmost to secure the information of our customers because we believe that the 2nd amendment is not the only important right that we have to preserve. Therefore it is our duty to not only provide secure access to our store, but to ensure that our AR-15 products are sold at an efficient cost And an even speedier shipping process.

How to buy an AR-15 Online?

Buying an AR-15 online is not as hard as some people might think. In fact, it may even be easier to buy a gun online rather than at a storefront. The 1st step is to create an account online at steelfoxfirearms.com. From that point, you can add in your billing information as well as any other information that will help us get your order to you even faster. If you are purchasing a complete firearm you will be able to add in your FFL transfer address as well. If you are buying an 80% lower AR-15 build kit you will not need to add in an FFL transfer address.  After that, buying an AR-15 is as simple as buying any item off of Amazon. Simply place the order for the item and we will do our part to make sure it gets to you as quickly as possible.

Is an AR-15 legal?

The AR-15, although a popular item in the gun market, is not without its fair share of controversy. The media has tried to portray the AR-15 as a choice weapon for illegal activity. And while the evidence actually points away from the AR-15, It gets the most flack  in the news media. The AT,F because of the addition of 80% lowers and AR15 pistols, has tried to regulate the ownership and handling of the AR-15 platform. Yet certain states like California, New Jersey and more have also increased regulations on the AR-15 platform.  The AR-15 is not an illegal firearm and is one of the most popular firearms on the market today because of its modular design and simple construction. 

Why Choose an AR-15?

If you are interested in purchasing an AR-15, you are not the only one with a similar interest. The AR-15 is so popular today because of many different factors. The AR-15 is modular, a simple design  that uses easily obtainable materials and cheap components to build.  It is known as the firearm of the middle class as it is a choice firearm for many gun enthusiasts who also like the weight of their wallets. The AR-15 aftermarket displays a diverse array of attachments and furniture that can be outfitted on to your AR15 with ease. The price ranges of which cater to each low end, middle end and high end buyers. The AR-15 is an exceptional rifle for building buying and upgrading. By your next AR15 with SteelFox firearms!