AR-15 Parts & Upgrades

Browse our comprehensive selection of AR-15 parts and upgrades to customize, enhance, and optimize your platform. We stock everything from handguards and stocks to charging handles, triggers, and complete upper assemblies. Whether you’re building from scratch or upgrading specific components, our inventory covers essential AR parts and premium AR upgrades for competition, tactical applications, and recreational shooting.

AR-15 tuning transforms a standard rifle into a personalized system matched to your shooting style and requirements. Our customers upgrade for improved ergonomics, better accuracy, reduced weight, enhanced reliability, or simply to build something uniquely theirs. From budget-friendly Magpul ejection port covers to precision Badger Ordnance mounts and controls, we carry components across all price ranges to suit different goals and budgets.

Choosing the Right AR Upgrades

Performance vs Aesthetic Modifications

Some AR tuning delivers measurable performance gains while other upgrades improve comfort or appearance. Triggers, barrels, and gas system components directly affect accuracy and reliability. Furniture, controls, and certain muzzle devices primarily enhance handling and ergonomics. We stock both categories because shooters value different improvements. Define your priorities – competition shooters often invest heavily in triggers and barrels, while tactical users focus on furniture, lights, and sling points. Recreational shooters mix both approaches based on personal preference.

Budget Considerations

AR parts span enormous price ranges. Basic furniture and controls start around €20-40, mid-range components typically run €60-150, and premium upgrades can reach €200-400 or more for specialized items. Our inventory includes options across this spectrum. Budget components work reliably for most recreational use. Premium parts offer tighter tolerances, better materials, ambidextrous operation, or match-grade performance. We recommend spending more on items that affect reliability and accuracy – triggers, barrels, bolt carrier groups – while budget options often suffice for furniture and basic controls.

Compatibility and Standards

Most AR-15 parts follow mil-spec standards ensuring broad compatibility, but variations exist. Stocks require compatible buffer tubes (commercial vs mil-spec diameters differ slightly). Handguards need proper barrel nut systems. Gas blocks must match barrel journal diameter. We provide compatibility information throughout our product listings. When building or upgrading, verify dimensions and standards to avoid fitment issues. If you’re uncertain about compatibility with your specific setup, contact us before ordering.

FAQs

What AR-15 upgrades make the biggest difference?

Triggers typically deliver the most noticeable improvement for most shooters, transforming heavy, gritty pulls into clean, consistent breaks that improve accuracy. After triggers, handguards affect handling and accessory mounting significantly, while upgraded charging handles enhance manipulation reliability. We stock triggers from basic replacements around €60 to match-grade units over €200, plus handguards and charging handles across similar ranges to match your priorities and budget.

Can I install AR-15 parts myself or do I need a gunsmith?

Many AR upgrades install with basic tools – stocks, grips, handguards, charging handles, and most controls require only punches, hex keys, and screwdriver sets that cost under €50. Barrel installation, gas system work, and certain internal modifications need specialized tools like torque wrenches and barrel vises, plus mechanical knowledge. We recommend professional installation for items affecting headspace or requiring precise torque specifications.

What’s the difference between budget and premium AR parts?

Premium AR components typically offer tighter tolerances, better materials like titanium or tool steel, enhanced coatings, and additional features like ambidextrous operation. Budget parts use standard materials and simpler manufacturing but function reliably for recreational use. The performance gap matters most in components affecting accuracy and reliability – triggers, barrels, bolt carrier groups benefit significantly from premium investment.