| Derya TM22 |
.22 LR |
Derya Arms |
Proprietary Aluminum |
10 / 15 / 25 |
$450 |
Site |
N/A |
Aluminum construction |
Long mags can be awkward |
Precision Rimfire |
| Pioneer Arms AK-22 |
.22 LR |
Pioneer |
Proprietary AK-style |
25 |
$400 |
Site |
N/A |
AK ergonomics training |
Mixed reputation for QC |
Training |
| Ruger 10/22 |
.22 LR |
Ruger |
Rotary / BX Series |
10 / 15 / 25 |
$800+ |
Site |
Wiki |
Whisper quiet; High accuracy |
High NFA wait/cost |
Stealth Small Game |
| S&W M&P 22 |
.22 LR |
S&W |
Proprietary Single Stack |
10 / 12 |
$400 |
Site |
Wiki |
Training for full size M&P |
Zinc slide (some models) |
Training/Plinking |
| Brigade Makasi |
.308 Win |
Brigade |
SR25 / DPMS Pattern |
20 |
$1,600 |
Site |
N/A |
FAL/AR-15 hybrid controls |
N niche platform; Parts unique |
Specialty Tactical |
| Henry Long Ranger |
.308 Win |
Henry |
Proprietary Detachable Box |
4 / 5 |
$1,100 |
Site |
Wiki |
Box-mag fed; Stealthy lever |
Slower than semi-auto |
Suppressed Hunting |
| Mossberg MVP Patrol |
.308 Win |
Mossberg |
SR25 / M1A Multi |
10 / 20 |
$650 |
Site |
Wiki |
Accepts AR-10 & M1A mags |
Bolt can feel “loose” |
Scout / Utility |
| PSA PA-10 |
.308 Win |
PSA |
SR25 / DPMS Pattern |
20 |
$900 |
Site |
Wiki |
Unbeatable .308 value |
QC can be inconsistent |
Budget Battle Rifle |
| Ruger Precision Rifle |
.308 Win |
Ruger |
SR25 / AICS Compatible |
10 |
$1,600 |
Site |
Wiki |
Bolt-action; Highly modular |
Length; Not for CQB |
Long Range/Hunting |
| Savage 110 Tactical |
.308 Win |
Savage Arms |
AICS Pattern |
10 |
$750 |
Site |
Wiki |
AccuTrigger; Out-of-box accuracy |
Stock can feel “plastic” |
Entry Tactical/Precision |
| Savage Axis |
.308 Win |
Savage Arms |
Proprietary Flush Fit |
4 |
$450 |
Site |
Wiki |
Best budget bolt-action |
Basic finish; Thinner barrel |
Budget Hunting |
| SIG MCX-Spear |
.308 Win |
SIG Sauer |
SR25 / DPMS Pattern |
20 |
$4,200 |
Site |
Wiki |
Modern ergos; Ambidextrous |
Very high cost |
Modern Battle Rifle |
| Tikka T3x |
.308 Win |
Tikka |
Proprietary Single Stack |
3 / 5 / 10 |
$800 |
Site |
Wiki |
Smooth action; Lightweight |
Proprietary mags |
Hunting/Precision |
| Uintah UPR-10 (Upper) |
.308 Win |
Uintah |
SR25 / DPMS Pattern |
10 / 20 |
$1,100 |
Site |
N/A |
Converts AR-10 to Bolt |
Upper only; requires lower |
Modular Upgrade |
| Ruger Security .380 |
.380 ACP |
Ruger |
Proprietary Steel |
10 / 15 |
$330 |
Site |
Wiki |
Very easy to rack; Low recoil |
Lower stopping power |
Recoil Sensitive Defense |
| Valkyrie DeLisle |
.45 ACP |
Valkyrie |
Modified M1911 |
7 |
$2,500+ |
N/A |
Wiki |
WWII “Silent” technology |
Bolt action pistol caliber |
Niche Collection/Stealth |
| Tom Denall Destroyer |
.45 Mag* |
TD Mfg |
Modified Ruger 77/44 |
4 |
$2,000+ |
N/A |
Ref |
Compact integrally suppressed |
Niche caliber |
Specialty Stealth |
| Wren Metal Works Lever |
.45-70 |
Wren |
Internal Tube |
4 / 5 |
$3,000+ |
Site |
N/A |
Integrally suppressed; Power |
Custom/High cost |
Stealth Big Game Hunting |
| AK-50 |
.50 BMG |
Brandon Herrera |
Barrett M82 Pattern |
10 |
$6,999 |
Site |
Ref |
Scale-up of AK action; Semi-auto |
Massive weight; Custom/Boutique |
Anti-Material |
| Barrett M82A1 |
.50 BMG |
Barrett |
Proprietary Box |
10 |
$9,000 |
Site |
Wiki |
Semi-auto; Iconic reliability |
Heavy; Significant recoil |
Anti-Material |
| Serbu RN-50 |
.50 BMG |
Serbu |
Single Shot (Breech Cap) |
1 |
$1,200 |
Site |
Wiki |
Most affordable .50 BMG |
Break-action; Slow fire rate |
Budget Anti-Material |
| Steyr HS .50 |
.50 BMG |
Steyr |
Single Shot / Side-Load |
1 / 5 |
$4,000 |
Site |
Wiki |
Simple; High precision |
Single shot; Slow reload |
Long Range Precision |
| Barrett MK22 MRAD |
.50 BMG* |
Barrett |
Proprietary Box |
10 |
$16,000+ |
Site |
Wiki |
Multi-caliber; Match accuracy |
Extreme weight/cost |
Precision Sniper/ELR |
| KS-12 |
12 Gauge |
Kalashnikov USA |
Saiga-12 Pattern |
5 / 10 / 20 |
$850 |
Site |
Wiki |
US-made Saiga clone; Modular |
Picky with light loads |
Semi-Auto Tactical |
| Mossberg 590A1 |
12 Gauge |
Mossberg |
Internal Tube |
6 / 9 |
$700 |
Site |
Wiki |
Heavy walled barrel; Military |
Heavy |
Heavy Duty Home Defense |
| Mossberg 590M |
12 Gauge |
Mossberg |
Detachable Double Stack |
5 / 10 / 15 / 20 |
$800 |
Site |
Wiki |
Detachable box magazine |
Magazines are bulky |
High Capacity Defense |
| Mossberg Maverick 88 |
12 Gauge |
Mossberg |
Internal Tube |
5 / 7 |
$250 |
Site |
Wiki |
Dead reliable; Cheap |
No top-rail tapping |
The “Survival” Standard |
| Vepr-12 |
12 Gauge |
Molot / FIME |
Vepr-12 Pattern |
5 / 8 / 12 |
$1,300 |
Site |
Wiki |
RPK reinforced receiver; Reliable |
No longer imported; Pricey |
Premium Mag-Fed |
| H&R Single Shot |
20 Gauge |
H&R |
Single Shot (Brech) |
1 |
$150 |
N/A |
Wiki |
Simple; Lightweight |
One shot only |
Small Game/Youth |
| Arsenal SAM5 |
5.56 NATO |
Arsenal |
AK-74 / 5.56 AK Pattern |
20 / 30 |
$1,800 |
Site |
Wiki |
Milled receiver; AK-rugged |
Heavy; Expensive for 5.56 |
Premium 5.56 AK |
| Radical Firearms AR-15 |
5.56 NATO |
Radical |
STANAG (AR-15) |
30 |
$500 |
Site |
Wiki |
Low cost; Standard parts |
Budget components |
Entry Home Defense |
| Galil ACE Gen II |
7.62 NATO |
IWI |
SR25 / DPMS Pattern |
20 |
$1,900 |
Site |
Wiki |
AK-rugged; SR25 mag compat |
Heavy for its size |
SHTF/Rugged Battle Rifle |
| SA58 FAL PARA |
7.62 NATO |
DS Arms |
Metric FAL Pattern |
20 / 30 |
$2,200 |
Site |
Wiki |
Folding stock; Battle-proven |
Heavy; Concussive (short) |
Close Quarters Battle |
| SA58 OSW |
7.62 NATO |
DS Arms |
Metric FAL Pattern |
20 / 30 |
$2,500 |
Site |
Wiki |
Ultra-compact for .308 |
Brutal blast; High mag cost |
Specialty CQB |
| Q Fix |
8.6 BLK |
Q |
SR25 / DPMS Pattern |
10 / 20 |
$3,300 |
Site |
Wiki |
Ultra-light; Hard hitting |
High cost; Niche ammo |
Specialty Survival/ELR |
| Canik MC9 |
9mm |
Canik |
Proprietary Steel |
12 / 15 |
$400 |
Site |
Wiki |
Excellent trigger; Small |
New platform (early QC) |
Concealed Carry |
| CZ P-10C |
9mm |
CZ-USA |
Proprietary Double Stack |
15 / 17 |
$350 |
Site |
Wiki |
Elite trigger; Durable |
Slide release can be stiff |
Best Value Self Defense |
| Extar EP9 |
9mm |
Extar |
Glock 17 Pattern |
18 / 33 |
$470 |
Site |
N/A |
Softest shooting 9mm PCC |
Polymer construction |
Best Value PCC |
| PSA Dagger |
9mm |
PSA |
Glock 19 Pattern |
15 |
$300 |
Site |
Wiki |
Glock 19 parts compatibility |
Budget finish |
Budget EDC |
| Ruger Security 9 |
9mm |
Ruger |
Proprietary Steel |
15 |
$350 |
Site |
Wiki |
Reliable; Simple controls |
Trigger is average |
Pragmatic Self Defense |
| Sig P365 XL |
9mm |
SIG Sauer |
Proprietary Double Stack |
12 / 15 / 17 |
$600 |
Site |
Wiki |
High capacity; Very slim |
Snappy recoil |
Tier 1 EDC |
| Tisas PX-9 |
9mm |
Tisas |
SIG P226 Pattern |
18 / 20 |
$350 |
Site |
Wiki |
Sig 226 mag compatibility |
Large for carry |
Home Defense/Duty |
| FGC-9 MkII |
9mm |
JStark1809 / FOSSCAD |
Glock 17/19 / Menendez |
15 / 17 / 33 |
~$100 |
N/A |
Wiki |
Regulated-part free; Rifled barrel |
Requires 3D printer and ECM setup |
Unregulated DIY Defense |
| Square Tube SMG/Semi |
9mm |
Professor Parabellum |
Hardware Store DIY |
Variable |
~$50 |
N/A |
N/A |
Pure hardware store materials; Welded |
Smoothbore; Complex to fabricate |
Grid-Down Fabrication |