4 Years and 40,000 Rounds Later – Battle Arms AR-15 Still Rocks

Today’s review is a bit different from the norm. It took four years of testing through many a 3-gun competition and practice session, but here is probably the most tested review of a Battle Arms Development AR-15. Also referred to as B.A.D., Battle Arms has been a top name in the competition shooting world. They have some of the most innovative and lightweight designs out there, but how do they hold up?

Well, they hold up awesome. As a 3-gun petite competitor building her first AR-15 rifle about five years ago, I did extensive research on the best lightweight and most reliable parts out there. In fact, you might be researching your own build. My research led to Battle Arms, and I’m happy it did. Over about 8 months, I built this AR using almost exclusively their products.

Four years, 40,000 rounds, and some heavy abuse later, this AR is still performing. It has carried me through my 3-gun career from first season locals in New Hampshire to today, where I compete in national-level competitions.