Top Tactical Firearms Roundup Part Two: Rifles

It’s no secret that tactical firearms are some of the most popular firearms in the US. High optimization options and the ability to customize your gun with accessories are some of the most important qualities in a modern firearm right now. Whether you are interested in self-defense handguns, a tactical shotgun for home defense, or the AR-15 variants; there are plenty of options to choose from at GrabAGun, your online gun store. Keep reading for a chance to look at some of the best tactical rifles we have to offer and maybe you’ll beat out the competition at your next match. 

Tactical Rifles at GrabAGun

The AR-15 rifle rules the competitive market for tactical rifles, which is understandable since AR-15s are the most popular gun in the US! Any modern, semi-auto 5.56 rifle makes a solid choice for home defense, competition, or for just a fun day at the range. Plus, with many optimization options, you can add your own favorite sights, scopes, and rails for optimal proficiency. Keep reading to check out our favorite AR-15 rifles at GrabAGun!

Colt M4 Carbine

The Colt M4 Carbine delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and precision that Colt is known for, making it an excellent choice for tactical competitions and home defense. Chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16.1-inch barrel, this Colt AR-15 packs a punch while maintaining a smaller form factor. Features include a 4-position stock, a Magpul rear sight, and a 30-round magazine. This M4 Carbine Colt shares many features with its combat-proven brother, the Colt M4. This Colt AR utilizes a chrome-lined barrel, an adjustable-post front sight with rear Magpul Gen2 Back-Up Sight (MBUS), and a 30-round Magpul PMAG. This Colt M4 for sale offers some of the best quality in a modern sporting rifle,  from a name you can trust.

Colt M4 Carbine tactical rifle for sale at GrabAGun

Colt M4 Carbine Specs

Caliber: 5.56 NATOBarrel Length: 16.1”Grip: Black Polymer
Capacity: 30-RoundsSights: A2 Front, Magpul RearStock: 4 Position Collapsible
Action: Semi-AutoFinish: Matte BlackBarrel: Chrome-Lined
GAG SKU: GAG_LS-CR6920

Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Sport II

The Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Sport II is a popular AR-15 style rifle and made it on our list for a variety of reasons. With a moderate price point and a variety of features, the M&P 15 Sport II delivers everything you’re looking for in a modern sporting rifle and also boasts the Smith and Wesson name. Chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem, the Sport II features a forged 7075 T6 aluminum upper and lower, a forward bolt assist and dust cover, a 16-inch barrel, an A2 Front Sight, Magpul Folding Rear Sight, and a 6-position collapsible stock. The Smith and Wesson M&P 15 also comes with a 30-round magazine. All these features come together to make the S&W M&P Sport II a versatile, reliable, and durable option that performs well in multiple conditions.

S&W M&P Sport II for sale at GrabAGun

Smith and Wesson M&P-15 Sport II Specs

Caliber: 5.56 NATOBarrel Length: 16”Grip: Black Polymer
Capacity: 30-RoundsSights: Adjustable A2 Post Front, Folding Magpul MBUS RearStock: 6 Position
Action: Semi-AutoFinish: Matte BlackBarrel: 4140 Steel
GAG SKU: GAG_LS-10202
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Ruger AR 556

Are you looking for an Ruger AR-15 with all of Ruger’s great features and quality, but more compact and providing slightly more maneuverability? This Ruger AR-556 is a great AR15 rifle that won’t break the bank. The 16-inch barrel provides great accuracy and balance while the 30 round magazine allows for plenty of follow-up shots. With improved balance and handling, the Ruger AR 556 is versatile enough to give you all that you’re looking for in a modern sporting rifle. With all of the same great features as the 18-inch barrel version, this AR 15 Ruger is forged for exceptional precision, accuracy, longevity, and easy cleaning. Get this Ruger AR-15 and Ruger AR-556 accessories at GrabAGun today!!

Ruger 556 for sale at GrabAGun

Ruger AR 556 Specs

Caliber: .223 Rem/5.56 NATOBarrel Length: 16.1”Grip: Black Polymer
Capacity: 30-RoundsSights: Optic ReadyStock: 6-Position Telescoping M4-Style Buttstock
Action: Semi-AutoFinish: Matte BlackSafety: Manual Thumb
GAG SKU: GAG_AS-8500R

Daniel Defense DDM4V7 AR 15

If you are looking for an AR-15 with enough customization options to keep even the most avid shooters happy, you have to try the Daniel Defense DDM4V7 AR-15 from GrabAGun! This Daniel Defense AR15 was the first rifle in the Daniel Defense DDM4 lineup to feature the M-LOK attachment technology with the MFR 15-inch rail. With a 16-inch threaded barrel, this rifle holds 30-rounds of 5.56 ammo and has a 6 position stock with SoftTouch Overmolding for a strong and comfortable shooting experience. This Daniel Defense AR-15 is ready for any of your favorite optics. The free-floating MFR 15.0 handguard also offers incredible weight savings as well as superior cooling, ergonomics, and modularity while maintaining the strength and durability expected from a Daniel Defense AR-15 style rifle.

Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 for sale from GrabAGun

Daniel Defense DDM4V7 AR-15 Specs

Caliber: 5.56 NATOBarrel Length: 16”Grip: Black Polymer
Capacity: 30-RoundsSights: Optic ReadyStock: 6 Position with SoftTouch Overmolding
Action: Semi-AutoFinish: Matte BlackBarrel: Chrome-Lined Cold Hammered Forged
GAG SKU: GAG_AS-02-128-02081047

Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Pro AR 15

This Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Pro is designed with the 3-Gun competitor and precision shooter in mind, and has a host of features making it ideally suited to this task. The heart of the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Pro rifle is a cold hammer-forged 18-inch barrel with rifle length gas system for smooth cycling and minimal recoil in a variety of conditions. This heavy-duty Daniel Defense AR15 can hold 30-rounds of your favorite 5.56 ammo  and features a Gen II muzzle climb mitigator to improve splits and give fast follow-up shots. The free-floating MFR XS 15-inch handguard offers incredible weight savings and includes a Geissele SD-3G trigger, a 6 position collapsible stock, and is optics ready. Get this DDM4 Daniel Defense AR15 for sale from GrabAGun for a price you’ll love!

Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Pro for sale at GrabAGun

Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Pro AR-15 Specs

Caliber: 5.56 NATOBarrel Length: 18”Grip: Black Polymer
Capacity: 30-RoundsSights: Optic ReadyStock: 6 Position with SoftTouch Overmolding
Action: Semi-AutoFinish: Matte BlackBarrel: Chrome Moly Vanadium Chrome-Lined
GAG SKU: GAG_AS-02-128-16541047

Tactical Rifle Deals at GrabAGun

GrabAGun has everything you need for your AR-15 of choice. Whether you want a Daniel Defense DDM4, the Ruger AR 556, or the Colt M4 Carbine, we have customization options and accessories you will love. Plus, take advantage of our flat rate shipping on ammo to have everything you need the moment you get your rifle. Go to GrabAGun.com and pick up your tactical rifle and ammo for sale for the best price online!

—Destinee Norman

12 Days of Christmas: Last-Minute Holiday Gifts

12 Dyas of Christmas Holiday Gifts

GrabAGun’s 12 Days of Christmas is coming to a close! If you still have zero clue on what you should get your friends and family, we don’t judge! Sometimes the holidays creep up on even the most punctual of holiday shoppers. Plus, we have great news for you! GrabAGun has everything you need to make this Christmas a great one, while also giving you the best deals on the hottest guns for sale, ammo, and gun accessories from brands like Ruger, Colt, and Glock!

Semi-Auto Rifles

GrabAGun has a great collection of semi-auto rifles in all of your favorite brands, including Ruger, Smith and Wesson, and Springfield Armory! Check out our top semi-auto rifles for sale and our best magazine and ammo deals during the final day of our 12 Days of Christmas Sale!

Ruger LC Carbine

Ruger LC Carbine for sale from GrabAGun

Meet the Ruger LC Carbine! This lightweight and compact semi-auto rifle is chambered in 5.7x28mm and is ideal for the range, backpacking, small game, or anywhere a versatile and reliable carbine is appreciated. Weighing under 6 lbs, the lightweight and compact Ruger 5.7 LC Carbine utilizes the same steel magazines and familiar ergonomic controls as the Ruger-5.7 pistol. It also comes with accessories such as one Ruger-5.7 steel pistol magazine, ambidextrous magazine button, M-LOK QD sling socket, and hex wrenches for disassembly. The Ruger Rapid Deploy folding sights are adjustable for windage and elevation and the full length Picatinny rail allows for optic mounting.

The standard model features a 16.25” fluted and threaded nitride-treated barrel, a 10 or 20-round magazine,and it comes with plenty of customizable options available to make this rifle completely yours. One of our top magazine deals is the Ruger-57 Magazine Value Pack from GrabAGun! This pack comes with two 20-round steel mags in a black oxide finish. Get this Ruger LC Carbine for sale and other Ruger magazines for sale from GrabAGun for the best price!

Caliber: 5.7×28Sights: Adjustable Ruger Rapid DeployLength of Pull: 12.5”-14.5”
Capacity: 10 RoundsBarrel Length: 16.25”Barrel: Fluted, Threaded
Type: Semi-Auto RifleGrip: BlackThread Pattern: ½”-28
Finish: BlackOAL: 28.7”-30.60”Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy
Stock: Folding, AdjustableTwist: 1:9” RH
GAG SKU: GAG_19302-0604-2470
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Smith and Wesson M&P-15 Sport II

Smith and Wesson for sale from GrabAGun

The ideal modern sporting rifle, the Smith and Wesson M&P-15 Sport II, is chambered in .223 Rem / .556 NATO with a 16 inch barrel and includes a 30 round magazine. This model comes with a Crimson Trace CTS-103 red dot sight and a tool kit for the ultimate optic customization. Versatile and reliable, this AR 15 rifle for sale performs well under various conditions and features enhanced upgrades compared to the original, Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle. Buy guns online from the best online gun store and get an AR-15 for sale and other gun deals from GrabAGun today!

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATOSights: Optic ReadyScope: Crimson Trace CTS-103
Capacity: 30 RoundsBarrel Length: 16”Barrel: Fluted, Threaded
Type: Modern Sporting RifleGrip: BlackSafety: Manual Thumb
Finish: BlackOAL: 35”Receiver Material: Aluminum
Stock: 6 PositionTwist: 1:9”
GAG SKU: GAG_13712-149936

Springfield Armory Saint

Springfield Armory Saint for sale from GrabAGun during the 12 Days of Christmas Sale

Last but definitely not least is the Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 for sale. The Springfield Armory Saint is one of the top choices on the market for a modern sporting rifle today. It is chambered in 5.56 Nato / .223 Remington and features a 16 inch barrel, Mid-Length gas system, and an M-LOK handguard. For Christmas, this also includes a Crimson Trace CTS-25 Red Dot sight and comes with two 40-round magazines for less reloading time. The Springfield Saint AR-15 rifle from Springfield Armory offers an outstanding value in an AR-15 with top-tier components selected for rugged dependability and relentless performance. From its M-Lok handguards to upgraded triggers to the Accu-Tite receiver tensioning system, the Springfield Saint is ready to deliver. Get the Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 rifle for sale and 5.56 bulk ammo for sale from GrabAGun today!

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATOSights: Flip Up RearScope: Crimson Trace CTS-25 Red Dot
Capacity: 40 RoundsBarrel Length: 16”Barrel: Chrome Moly Vanadium
Type: Modern Sporting RifleGrip: BlackSafety: Ambidextrous
Finish: BlackOAL: 33”-36.25”Receiver Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Stock: Adjustable B5 BravoTwist: 1:8”Magazines: 2
GAG SKU: GAG_151291
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Semi-Auto Handguns

If you are looking for a handgun for concealed carry or just for a more convenient carry, GrabAGun has exactly what you are looking for. GrabAGun features various handguns in all of your favorite brands, including the iconic Kimber 1911 and the Century Arms Draco Micro pistol. Check out these handguns for sale and .45 ACP ammo for sale from GrabAGun!

Kimber 1911

Kimber 1911 for sale from GrabAGun during the 12 Days of Christmas Sale

Whether you want some enjoyable range time or a new personal defense firearm, the Kimber Stainless II is where it’s at! The Kimber name has become synonymous with 1911 and quality and this 1911 Kimber  is no exception. Chambered in .45 ACP, this handgun sports a 5 inch barrel and a 7 round magazine with gorgeous black rubber grips and diamond checkering. It also features white dot rear sights and red fiber optic front sights to enhance accuracy. As with all of Kimber’s 1911s, the Kimber Custom 1911 LW Shadow Ghost .45 ACP 1911 Pistol is equipped with a match grade stainless steel barrel and a match grade trigger, made to last. Get the Kimber 1911 for sale and other 1911s for sale from GrabAGun, the best online gun store

Model: 1911 Custom LW Shadow GhostCaliber: .45 ACPSights: White Dot Rear / Red Fiber Optic Front
Slide Finish: BlackCapacity: 8 RoundsBarrel Length: 5”
Safety: Grip Safety + Thumb SafetyType: 1911Grips: Black Rubber with Diamond Checkering
Finish: Silver (Aluminum)
GAG SKU: GAG_KIM3700693

Century Arms Draco Micro

Century Arms Draco Micro for sale from GrabAGun during the 12 Days of Christmas Sale

The Century Arms Draco Micro offers the legendary AK platform in a compact package for an easy, lightweight, and maneuverable firearm. With high performance and accuracy, this handgun platform is quite the classic. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, this AK-47-style pistol features a 6.25-inch barrel, a 30-round magazine, and features a wooden handguard for a sleek, classic look. It accepts all standard AK magazines, a polymer pistol grip, and a stamped steel receiver. Buy guns online during the 12 Days of Christmas Sale and get the best handgun deals, including this Century Arms Draco for sale from GrabAGun today!

Caliber: 7.62x39mmSights: AK Rear Sight/Adjustable Front PostBarrel: Threaded
Capacity: 30 RoundsBarrel Length: 6.25”Thread Pattern: 14×1 LH
Type: Tactical HandgunGrip: BlackSafety: Lever
Finish: BlackOAL: 14.5”Receiver Material: Steel Stamped
Twist: 1:10”Handguard: Hardwood
GAG SKU: GAG_LS-HG2797-N

GrabAGun’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals

Are you looking for some magazines or ammo for the stocking or are you looking for a great deal on a great firearm? GrabAGun has a huge selection of semi-auto handguns, rifles, shotguns, and many more great holiday presents for a price you will love! Don’t miss out on the final day of  GrabAGun’s 12 Days of Christmas sale and don’t wait any longer to seal the deal on these great guns for sale.

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Which Caliber is Better? .223 Vs. 5.56

.223 vs 5.56 AR-15 For Sale

It occurs commonly when a buyer chooses an AR-15 for sale chambered for .223 caliber and expects to shoot 5.56 ammunition in it. After all, many manufacturers actually print both calibers on the rifles, and it is in the manual that came with the rifle. So it is okay, right?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. The 5.56 will fit into the .223 chamber but, beyond this, the 5.56 in a .223 chamber is going to create problems. The cartridges may look the same, but the 5.56 Mil-Spec is hotter ammunition than .223. That is to say, the 5.56 has a higher chamber pressure. The chamber on the .223 is actually smaller, though not enough to prevent it from being inserted. It is small enough that it prevents the 5.56 case from expanding as it would in a 5.56 chamber.

What’s The Problem?

The firing of 5.56 ammo in a rifle chambered for .223 causes primer blow back to enter into the receiver decreasing reliability, as well as an increase in failures to eject spent cases. That is due to the hotter load of the 5.56. You may even have to use a rod down the barrel to remove the casing. Firing Mil-Spec ammunition may also crack the receiver posing a real hazard to the shooter and everyone nearby. It is far safer and provides greater reliability to purchase an AR-15 for sale chambered for 5.56 caliber ammo to begin with.

Different Chambers

Technically, you can fire 5.56 ammunition in a rifle chambered for .223, but why ruin the rifle and endanger yourself and others? If you want to use 5.56 Mil-Spec, buy a rifle chambered for 5.56. Basically, there are three types of chambers for AR-15 family of rifles.

  • The first is the Mil-Spec 5.56 chamber used in the M16 and M4.
  • Second is the .223 chamber commonly found in the AR-15 rifles.
  • Third are the .223 Match chamber, commonly used in AR-15s by competition shooters.

The common .223 chamber are manufactured to Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute Specifications (SAAMI). This chamber is ever-so-slightly smaller and tighter than Mil-Spec 5.56 chambers.

Match Chamber

The match chamber is the preferred chamber for professional competition shooters. Match chambers are not chrome lined.

The preferred weight of ammunition for match shooters and snipers is 77 grains and above. This ammo is slightly longer and lighter than AR ammunition. Using this grain of ammunition is not a problem in a rifle with a match chamber, but if you try to use it in the common .223 chamber problems occur due to the extra length. The extra length causes spillage of powder on the receiver and magazine when ejecting an unspent cartridge. To avoid the problems that may cost you a competition, purchase a match caliber .223 AR-15 for sale.

Mil-Spec Chamber

Mil-Spec 5.56mm chambers are always chrome lined in M16s and M4s for military use and typically are for the AR-15 equivalents. The 5.56mm Mil-Spec is slightly larger than common .223 SAAMI spec. This is due to the 5.56mm Mil-Spec being loaded hotter and having a higher chamber pressure.

Whereas it is highly discouraged to use 5.56 in a common .223 chamber, it is allowable to shoot the .223 ammunition as well as the 5.56 out of a rifle chambered for the 5.56 caliber, without any of the reliability or safety concerns of a .223 chamber. Just keep in mind, the .223 ammunition may not provide quite the accuracy at long distance as the 5.56 ammo. The .223 caliber ammo is slightly smaller and doesn’t fire as hot or with as much pressure. Plus the bore of the 5.56 is slightly larger. This advantage prevents the problems that may occur when ejecting a live cartridge, as can occur in a rifle chambered for .223.

Which Chamber Should I Buy?

If you are considering the purchase of an AR15 for sale, you may be wondering which chamber you should buy. If you are only going to be firing SAAMI ammunition, you can choose a common .223 AR-15 for sale. You should not fire 5.56 in a common .223 chamber.

If you participate in competition shooting, do not choose the common .223 SAAMI chambered AR-15. You will need the .223 Match Chamber AR-15 for sale in order to efficiently fire the required ammunition.

Finally, if you ever plan to shoot 5.56 mm Mil-Spec, you should purchase an AR-15 for sale that is chambered in 5.56. With the rifle chambered for 5.56 ammo, you will have the option of firing .223 ammo safely. The 5.56 chamber is the only chamber with this versatility. So if you have any thoughts of ever having to fire 5.56 ammunition, be safe and take the path that covers your bases. Purchase the AR-15 for sale chambered in 5.56.

GrabAGun is your source to buy guns online. Our extensive inventory includes a very large selection of the AR-15 for sale and AR15 accessories. Check out our blog post of must-have accessories for your AR-15. Whether you require an AR-15 for sale for competition shooting, hunting, or other uses; GrabAGun has the weapon you require.