Every day, all types of people think about purchasing firearms. Are you one of them? If so, you might want to look at some of the choices in the AR platform. AR, of course, not standing for "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle"; but rather for the company that originally designed and manufactured these weapons – Armalite Rifle. So how many rounds does an AR-15 have?

Firearms from this family are extremely versatile, user-friendly, and lightweight. If you're new to firearms, the AR-15 is a wise choice. You can go hunting with one of them, engage in competitive shooting, and more. In fact, firearms from the AR platform are used by law enforcement and the military, so they’re a good choice.

Here, you will find information regarding the AR-15, specifically.

A Great Firearm to Start with

Where AR-15s are concerned, you can expect reliability, accuracy, and durability. For a beginner, they’re the ideal weapon to start with. In fact, you may decide to simply stick with AR-15s and never venture far from them. Sure, there are other weapons that may outperform the AR-15 in certain aspects. But looking at this weapon as a complete package, in comparison to others, it just can't be beaten!

So Many AR 15s – So Little Time!

Due to the many desirable characteristics of an AR-15, numerous gun manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon. Currently, your choices seem endless. Here are some of them:

• Heckler & Koch MR556
• Haenel MK556
• SIG Sauer SigM400
• SIG Sauer SigM516
• Ruger SR-556
• Remington R5 RGP
• Carbon 15
• CAR816 A2
• Springfield Armory SAINT
• Smith & Wesson M&P 15
• Bushmaster XM-15
• Barrett REC7

AR-15 Characteristics

All AR-15-style rifles will resemble, more or less, the Colt AR-15. They'll have the following in common:

• Semi-automatic, lightweight design
• Effective range – 600 yards
• Barrel length – 24 inches, 16 inches, or 20 inches

Rounds in an AR-15

How many rounds will your AR-15 hold? That depends on what you use to hold them and feed the firearm.

When it comes to an AR-15, ammunition choices can vary (6.5 mm Grendel, 9 x 19 mm Parabellum, .22 LR, 7.62 x 39 mm, and shotgun calibers), but typically 5.56 x 45 mm NATO or .223 Remington are used. The feed system for an AR-15 offers a number of choices as well. These weapons are issued with 30-, 20-, 10-, and 5-round STANAG magazines.

The 5- or 10-round magazines are referred to as low capacity, while detachable 20- or 30-round staggered column box magazines allow the shooter to reload less frequently. To comply with legal restrictions, you may need to stick to the 5- or 10-round magazines. They’re also used for bench rest shooting and hunting.

Ready to Purchase Your AR-15 from TacOp Shop?

Whether you are looking for handguns, AR-15s, AR-10s, or something else, there is no better place to start your search than at TacOp Shop. If you need clips or magazines, see what we offer before you go anywhere else.

Click here to see our Diamondback AR-15 in FDE:

• 36.25 inches in length (expanded stock)
• A2 Flash Hider
• 32.5 inches in length (collapsed stock)
• Magpul MOE Pistol Grip and Stock
• Weight – 6.65 pounds
• 12 Inch MLok Rail Hand Guard
• Caliber – .223 Remington/5.56 NATO
• Flat Dark Earth Anodized Hardcoat Finish

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