What should I upgrade first on AR?
And the AR-15 modular system makes upgrading a breeze for most components. We’ll start off first with possible upgrades to the upper receiver group followed by the lower receiver group and furniture.
What upgrades can you do to a AR-15?
AR-15 Upgrades

- Grips.
- Triggers.
- Enlarged Trigger Guards.
- Magazine Release (Extended or Ambidextrous)
- Back-Up Sights.
- Charging Handle (Extended or Ambidextrous)
- Ambidextrous Safety Selectors.
- Extended Bolt Releases.
Do AR uppers get sent to and FFL?
There is also no FFL (Federal Firearms License) required to purchase an AR15 upper online. So you can buy as many as you’d like. You can also purchase complete uppers without an FFL license OR a background check. This is a benefit because it avoids additional processing time and potential fees.
Should I upgrade my AR-15 charging handle?
A larger charging handle will give you much more purchase and make it a lot easier to feel what you’re doing, without necessarily needing to look down at your weapon.

What accessories should I have on my AR 15?
10 must-have accessories for your AR-15
- Magpul Gen 3 PMAGs. prev next.
- Bobro Lowrider Back-Up Iron Sights. prev next.
- Sintercore Tripwire Ambidextrous Charging Handle. prev next.
- Luth-AR Modular Buttstock Assembly. prev next.
- Geissele G2S Trigger. prev next.
- Holosun Paralow Red Dot Sight.
- Caldwell Brass Catcher.
- Ergo Rail Covers.
What accessories should I add to my AR 15?
Are strike Industries charging handles good?
The Strike Industries ARCH-EL is an excellent charging handle, and the best part is that its one of the most affordable extended latches on the market. You can also get the ARCH-EL anodized in a variety of different colors, including FDE, red, and blue. The ARCH-EL is an outstanding upgrade to any AR 15 rifle.
Does AR 15 need forward assist?
The forward assist is not a necessary part of an AR-platform rifle, carbine, or pistol.
Why are triggers curved?
Basically, the inherent advantage to a curved trigger is that the trigger reach – the distance from the back of the grip to the trigger face – is shorter in the middle of the trigger blade than at the top or the bottom.