Best AR-15 Accessories & Furniture [Stocks, Grips, Bipods & More]
Ever see a kid playing with Legos and wish you had a toy with unlimited customizable options? We get it. Luckily, you can experience that same joy and wonder with AR-15 accessories and furniture!
Whether you just bought your first AR or you’re building one from scratch, the AR-15 is the most customizable firearm of all time. AR-15 accessories not only improve the fit and feel of your rifle and enhance handling speed, but they also add a unique flair and personal aesthetic to your setup.
In this guide we cover just about every accessory and piece of furniture you can imagine—stocks, grips, weapon lights, slings, rail protectors, bipods—the whole shebang. Let’s dive in and explore how you can make your AR-15 truly your own.
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BEST AR-15 STOCKS
When it comes to customizing your AR-15, the stock is one of the first parts operators look to upgrade. It can significantly affect your shooting comfort, accuracy, and overall performance. But with so many options out there, how do you pick the right one?
Here are a few of our favorites.
B5 SYSTEMS BRAVO STOCK
B5 Bravo Stock
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When it comes to butt stocks, the B5 Bravo should be the standard go-to for any AR build. You get a high quality product at a great price.
The stock has a clean design and is smooth to adjust, overall giving your rifle a solid, comfortable feel. Even big guys will find the ample surface area of the butt end fits their shoulder perfectly.
The cheek weld is excellent, and generally speaking, guys with beards will appreciate that it doesn’t snag. We like this stock on just about any AR build and think you will too.
MAGPUL MOE SL-S
Magpul MOE SL-S
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Optics Planet (See Price)
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The Magpul MOE is another fantastic all-around stock. There’s a few different iterations, but generally speaking, they’re all lightweight, durable, and affordable.
The thing we liked about the MOE SL-S model is that you have expanded storage capabilities combined with a higher cheek weld.
When we switched from the Magpul CTR stock to the MOE SL-S, there was a noticeable difference in terms of comfort when holding our cheeks against the stock. It quickly became a favorite after extended use.
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 1 SOPMOD
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 1 SOPMOD
Primary Arms (See Price)
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The B5 Sopmod is considered the cool stock because you see it on a lot of SOCOM guns, but the BCM Mod 1 Sopmod is superior in a couple of ways.
Both the BCM Mod 1 and the B5 Sopmod offer storage compartments, but the BCM’s design is more functional and user-friendly. Great for stashing some batteries or a small tool.
One of the things we noticed about the BCM Mod 1 is its solid fit. Unlike the B5 Sopmod, which often has some play on the buffer tube, the BCM Mod 1 is rock solid with no play or wiggle.
The cheek weld on the BCM Mod 1 is exceptional. It offers a perfect alignment and feels great against the face. Plus, for those with beards, this stock is a lifesaver—it doesn’t pull your beard hair out, a small but significant comfort detail.
Magpul PRS Gen3
Magpul PRS Gen3
Rainier Arms (See Price)
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Palmetto State Armory (See Price)
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Magpul (See Price)
The OG of precision adjustable stocks was the Luth-AR MBA-1 rifle buttstock. The length of pull and cheek riser adjustments turned out to be frustrating and not very smooth. The charging handle would make contact with the cheek riser, forcing you to move the riser back into a different position.
And most annoyingly, the QD cups weren’t included with the stock, you had to purchase those separately.
Enter the Magpul PRS.
The PRS Gen3 offers more smooth and precise adjustments for length of pull and the cheek riser. It has a comfortable cheek weld surface and, thankfully, includes the QD cups.
It’s designed for rifle-length buffer tubes, but comes with spacers for carbine-length tubes. The rubber padding on the butt is about as thick as a NY Strip steak and offers an immense amount of comfort when shooting.
Though more expensive than the Luth-AR MBA-1, the Magpul PRS delivers a better overall experience for precision shooting with your AR.
Tyrant NexGen Buttstock Gold
Tyrant NexGen Buttstock Gold
Tyrant Designs is taking accessories to the next level with their sleek, futuristic designs and a touch of bling. If you want to add some flair to your setup, this is the way to go.
The NexGen buttstock is available in five different colors, though we’re particular to gold. It’s crafted from polymer, carbon, and aluminum, with stainless steel internal components.
We like that the cheek weld design helps maintain a constant surface temperature. It’s comfortable, ambidextrous, and lightweight. It fits on any standard mil-spec buffer tube and provides exceptional stability and comfort.
It’s not just a pretty stock, it’s well built.
BEST AR-15 PISTOL GRIPS
Out of the box, most AR-15s will come with a stock A2 pistol grip. The thing is that the angle might not feel right, it’ll feel like you’re gripping sandpaper, and the grip isn’t very ergonomic.
The good news is that you can quickly and easily swap that out for something better.
Magpul MOE+ Grip
Magpul MOE+ Grip
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Magpul (See Price)
The Magpul MOE+ grips are our standard when it comes to AR grips. We have used it on a number of builds and have never been left disappointed.
Magpul has a variety of options, including Slimline grips with a tighter midsection. The bottom of the MOE grip features a cap for storing all sorts of goodies like batteries, gun lube, or some, uh…other things. Hey, we won’t judge!
The thing we like about the MOE+ is the added rubberized grip. The angle gives you much more leverage over the weapon, and generally helps in terms of speed and confidence in run & gun scenarios.
Original Ergo Grip AR-15 – SureGrip
Original Ergo Grip AR-15 – SureGrip
Palmetto State Armory (See Price)
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Rainier Arms (See Price)
BattleHawk Armory (See Price)
AT3 Tactical (See Price)
Natchez Shooting Supply (See Price)
If you’re looking for a step up in terms of comfort, one of the best grips to use, particularly with no gloves on, is going to be the Original Ergo Grip for AR-15s.
The rubber feels nice and soft, and the grip is formed to fit your hand well.
Magpul MIAD Pistol Grip Type 1 Kit
Magpul MIAD Pistol Grip Type 1 Kit
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GrabAGun (See Price)
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The most modular grip available is going to be the MIAD grip from Magpul. This allows you greater flexibility to mix and match the parts of the grip according to your preference. This way you can get it just right.
The Type 1 Kit is more for AR-15 users, but can fit AR-10 receivers as well. The Type 2 Kit has taller back straps, which are more optimized for 7.62x51mm receivers.
Tyrant CNC Mod Grip
By far, the winner for coolest grips on the market goes to Tyrant CNC. These bad boys look built for the future, but they’re comfortable as heck to operate.
The grips are available in six different colors. Red and gold are our favorites, but you do you.
Simply put, they’re the best looking grips on the market.
BCM Grip MOD 3
BCM Grip MOD 3
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Another one of our favorite grips! It has an excellent profile and texture.
The angle is improved over a standard grip, meaning it’s more ergonomic, and it feels more natural when you’re runnin’ & gunnin’.
BEST AR-15 VERTICAL GRIPS
Vertical grips are great for increasing weapon handling and control, though there are some restrictions with using them on an AR pistol.
BCM Vertical Grip MOD 3
BCM Vertical Grip MOD 3
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Fresh off the heels of talking about the BCM Mod 3 pistol grip, we’re right back here to tell you about the vertical grip. It’s another one of our favorites and our go-to vertical grip on builds.
It’s easy to install and the angle of the grip gives you perfect pull to get the butt stock pulled in nice to your shoulder. It also has a really good grip texture.
You can pick these up for $20. They also have 1913 Pic and M-LOK mounting options.
Troy Modular Combat Grip
Troy Modular Combat Grip
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Troy Industries makes one of the most durable and modular grips on the market. Unlike most vertical grips, this one is made from aluminum, making it heavier but significantly more durable than polymer grips.
We like the modularity of it as well. It has three parts to it, so you can adjust the height based on your preference.
Magpul RVG Rail Vertical Grip
Magpul RVG Rail Vertical Grip
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Another great option for attaching a vertical grip to a picatinny rail. Will only cost about $23 and comes in black, grey, FDE, and olive drab green.
BEST AR-15 FOREGRIPS AND HANDSTOPS
If you like to rock the C-clamp but want a little extra something that offers more control without a big ole vertical grip jutting out, then you can add a foregrip or handstop.
There’s a lot of different iterations on the market, here are some of our favorites.
Magpul Angled Foregrip AFG2
Magpul Angled Foregrip AFG2
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AT3 Tactical (See Price)
Brownells (See Price)
Palmetto State Armory (See Price)
GrabAGun (See Price)
Rainier Arms (See Price)
We like this angled foregrip because it provides a great anchor point, ensuring a snug fit of the rifle stock into your shoulder.
It offers a more natural feel than the original and helps reduce arm fatigue. By positioning your hand high on the centerline of the bore, it effectively mitigates recoil and enhances weapon control.
Strike Industries LINK Curved Fore Grip
Strike Industries LINK Curved Fore Grip
AT3 Tactical (See Price)
GrabAGun (See Price)
Brownells (See Price)
Palmetto State Armory (See Price)
This foregrip is a nice step up from the polymer Magpul offering. It has a sleek design and some colorful options, like red and blue.
It addresses some of the problems found in the Magpul AFG2, namely that you don’t need an M-LOK adapter and it sits flush with the rail. You can pick these up for about $40.
Strike Industries LINK Angled Handstop w/ Cable Management System
Strike Industries LINK Angled Handstop
GrabAGun (See Price)
Primary Arms (See Price)
Strike Industries has made some great innovations that clearly demonstrates they understand the needs of the operator. The Angled Handstop w/ Cable Management is another one of those innovations.
This handstop is the best if you have to manage cables for a weapon light. There are a couple of cutouts near the rear and mid section for passing a cable through.
BEST SLINGS AND SLING ATTACHMENTS
VTAC Wide Padded Upgrade Sling
VTAC Wide Padded Upgrade Sling
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BattleHawk Armory (See Price)
The VTAC Sling was developed by former Special Forces operator Kyle Lamb. These slings have not only become favorites of ours, but favorites of the military elite too.
The quick adjust cam buckle makes it uber easy to adjust on the fly, tightening excess webbing to secure the sling against the body.
They’re available in a plethora of colors, the standard black, coyote brown, desert tan, and multicam, but they also come in ranger green, grey and even hunter orange.
You have the option of a wide padded sling or not. You can also save a few bucks if you opt for the ITW acetyl triglides instead of the metal ones. Expect to pay about $55 for one of these.
Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling
Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling
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No doubt, another massively popular sling is Blue Force Gear’s Vickers Sling. This sling was developed by former Delta operations member Larry Vickers, a legend in the competition shooting world.
You have the choice of either padded or non-padded.
The US military has deployed over 300,000 Vickers slings for good reason—they’re easy to adjust and durable as hell.
BCM QD Sling Mount M-LOK
BCM QD Sling Mount M-LOK
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GrabAGun (See Price)
An easy to install mount on your rail for a QD attachment point. Magpul also makes a great QD Mount, but BCM’s is a couple of bucks cheaper and there isn’t a big difference between the two.
Magpul RSA Rail Sling Attachment
Magpul RSA Rail Sling Attachment
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The RSA sling attachment is great for placing on a pic rail to give you a front sling attachment point. This is a good choice if you only have upper pic rails and don’t already have QD sling swivels.