AR-Style Rifles

IWI Zion 15

Separated by a single point, the third- and fourth-place offerings were basic rifles, the IWI Zion 15 and FN-15, respectively. Every evaluator commented on the value the IWI offers with solid accuracy, nice features like an upgraded grip and stock, and a predictable duty-capable trigger. Priced at $900 it...

Faxon ION Ultralight

In the .223 category 0.5 points separated the Primary Weapons Systems Mk-1 Pro from its closest competitor, the Faxon Firearms Ion Ultralight. Unique in the AR world, the Faxon has a three-port muzzle brake that is machined into the barrel, allowing a true 16-inch barrel. Pencil thin, it is...

Primary Weapons Systems MK1 Pro

Primary Weapons Systems’ MK-1 Pro took top honor in the .223 category and outscored every other rifle tested. It was a close contest this year, but all testers were in complete agreement on the superiority of the MK-1 Pro. The rifle boasts excellent accuracy, flawless reliability, smooth operation and...