New AR15s for 2025

America's rifle continues to be popular.

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posted on May 15, 2025
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New AR15s for 2025

What do you want to do with your AR-15? That simple question is a big reason why the AR platform continues to be popular, year after year. Want to shoot a 3 Gun match? Not a problem. Thinking about an AR for home defense? Easy to do. Just want an easy to shoot, easy to care for gun to take to the range? There's an AR for that, too. 


CMMG Resolule MK4
CMMG | Resolute Mk4
This stalwart of CMMG’s line is now available in the new 338 ARC chambering, which combines the AR-15’s versatility with the stopping power of a larger caliber. It promises to transition between sub- and supersonic performance with more energy on target and less gas-system tuning.

▶CMMG Zeroed muzzle brake
▶CMMG RipStock
▶CMMG Zeroed pistol grip
▶Cerakote finish

Specifications
Caliber: 338 ARC
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 16.1 inches
Overall Length: 37.3 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 3 ounces
MSRP: $1,549.95
(660) 248-2293 cmmg.com


Diamondback | DB15 Knight’s Armament
Diamondback | DB15 Knight’s Armament
Diamondback pairs its solid DB-15 line of AR-15-style rifles with a Knight’s Armament barrel blank, resulting in a mid-tier-priced rifle that comes with a selection of high-end components.

▶Magpul flip-up sights
▶Magpul CTR stock
▶Magpul MOE K2 grip
▶Knight’s cold-hammer-forged barrel

Specifications
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Barrel Length: 16 inches
Overall Length: 32 to 35.5 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $1,547
(321) 305-5995 diamondbackamerica.com


Heckler & Koch | MR556 A4
Heckler & Koch | MR556 A4
An upgrading of the commercial version of H&K’s 416 rifle, the MR556 A4 has a slimmer profile, but all the H&K virtues, like reliability, ergonomics and accuracy. Its gas-piston operating system doesn’t blow hot carbon into the action, reducing cleaning and extending service life. A 7.62 NATO variant is available as the MR762 A4.

▶Fully ambidextrous controls
▶Adjustable gas regulator
▶Picatinny rail
▶Adjustable stock

Specifications
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Barrel Length: 16.5 inches
Overall Length: 33.25 to 36.5 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 14 ounces
MSRP: $3,999
(706) 568-1906 hk-usa.com


LWRCI | IC-MARKII
LWRCI | IC-MARKII
Available in standard rifle-, pistol- and NFA/SBR- length barrel configurations, the IC-MARKII features a patented short-stroke gas-piston system and a paddle-style, adjustable gas block.

▶Magpul PMag
▶Nickel-Boron-coated bolt carrier
▶M-Lok handguards
▶LWRCI Skirmish BUIS

Specifications
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Barrel Length: 16 inches
Overall Length: 32.1 to 35.4 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
MSRP: $2,865
(410) 901-1348 lwrci.com


Primary Weapons Systems | MK118 MOD 2
Primary Weapons Systems | MK118 MOD 2
Designed for long-range precision, the MK118 MOD 2 chambered in 6 mm ARC offers flat trajectories, reduced recoil and exceptional energy retention. Its long-stroke gas piston enhances reliability while an adjustable gas block can be fine-tuned for optimal and suppressed use.

▶PicLok handguard
▶PWS FRC 2-Port compensator
▶Radian Raptor ambidextrous charging handle
▶Precision-engineered ambidextrous receiver

Specifications
Caliber: 6 mm ARC
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 33.3 to 36.8 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 12.8 ounces
MSRP: $2,099.95
(208) 344-5217 primaryweapons.com

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