The American Semi-Auto Rifle That’s Loved Coast to Coast

[RicoSuave102954]

When you think about the popularity of firearms in the United States, it won’t come as any surprise to learn that semi-automatic rifles are among the most popular. Whether it’s for collecting, self-defense, or hunting, these guns have exploded in popularity over the last 20 years thanks to the end of a 10-year assault rifle ban enacted by President Bill Clinton in the 1990s.

It's probably not going to come as a surprise, but there are approximately 20 million AR-15-style rifles in the United States. There is no question that the semi-auto rifle has proven immensely popular, even when you consider it's still a fraction of the approximately 393 million guns in the hands of US residents in 2025. Even with the Biden Administration proposing a buyback plan to remove assault rifles from the street, it's unlikely any such program would work.
10. FNH SCAR

• Approx. base price: $3,699
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62x51mm

9. Ruger AR-556

• Approx. base price: $1,019
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, .223 Wylde, .300 BLK

8. Colt M4 Carbine

• Approx. base price: $849
• Chambered in: .223 Rem, 5.56x45mm

7. Browning BAR Rifle

• Approx. base price: $1,230
• Chambered in: .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 WSM, .270 Win, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08, .300 Win Mag, .25-06 Rem

6. Smith & Wesson M&P15

• Approx. base price: $489
• Chambered in: .22 LR, 5.56x45mm, 6mm ARC

5. Zastava Arms ZPAP

• Approx. base price: $1,100
• Chambered in: 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm

4. Springfield Armory M1A

• Approx. base price: $1,770
• Chambered in: .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor

3. Springfield Armory Saint

• Approx. base price: $1,023
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm

2. Ruger Mini-14

• Approx. base price: $1,259
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm

1. Ruger 10/22

• Approx. base price: $379
• Chambered in: .22 LR

Rico currently has 4 that made the list, I sold one that did not make the list to a patriot friend who was going hog hunting in Texas.

I fully expect the price to drop on most firearms after Trump gets sworn in as he has zero plans to infringe on our 2nd Amendment rights.

MSN

 

[noStemsnoSTICKS]

They're great for taking out little kids in classrooms.

 

[HawkMachine]

They're great for taking out little kids in classrooms.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

When you think about the popularity of firearms in the United States, it won’t come as any surprise to learn that semi-automatic rifles are among the most popular. Whether it’s for collecting, self-defense, or hunting, these guns have exploded in popularity over the last 20 years thanks to the end of a 10-year assault rifle ban enacted by President Bill Clinton in the 1990s.

It's probably not going to come as a surprise, but there are approximately 20 million AR-15-style rifles in the United States. There is no question that the semi-auto rifle has proven immensely popular, even when you consider it's still a fraction of the approximately 393 million guns in the hands of US residents in 2025. Even with the Biden Administration proposing a buyback plan to remove assault rifles from the street, it's unlikely any such program would work.
10. FNH SCAR

• Approx. base price: $3,699
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62x51mm

9. Ruger AR-556

• Approx. base price: $1,019
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, .223 Wylde, .300 BLK

8. Colt M4 Carbine

• Approx. base price: $849
• Chambered in: .223 Rem, 5.56x45mm

7. Browning BAR Rifle

• Approx. base price: $1,230
• Chambered in: .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 WSM, .270 Win, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08, .300 Win Mag, .25-06 Rem

6. Smith & Wesson M&P15

• Approx. base price: $489
• Chambered in: .22 LR, 5.56x45mm, 6mm ARC

5. Zastava Arms ZPAP

• Approx. base price: $1,100
• Chambered in: 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm

4. Springfield Armory M1A

• Approx. base price: $1,770
• Chambered in: .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor

3. Springfield Armory Saint

• Approx. base price: $1,023
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm

2. Ruger Mini-14

• Approx. base price: $1,259
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm

1. Ruger 10/22

• Approx. base price: $379
• Chambered in: .22 LR

Rico currently has 4 that made the list, I sold one that did not make the list to a patriot friend who was going hog hunting in Texas.

I fully expect the price to drop on most firearms after Trump gets sworn in as he has zero plans to infringe on our 2nd Amendment rights.

MSN

Just got a bunch of 5.56 to go plinking in this weekend!

Pew Pew indeed!

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

When you think about the popularity of firearms in the United States, it won’t come as any surprise to learn that semi-automatic rifles are among the most popular. Whether it’s for collecting, self-defense, or hunting, these guns have exploded in popularity over the last 20 years thanks to the end of a 10-year assault rifle ban enacted by President Bill Clinton in the 1990s.

It's probably not going to come as a surprise, but there are approximately 20 million AR-15-style rifles in the United States. There is no question that the semi-auto rifle has proven immensely popular, even when you consider it's still a fraction of the approximately 393 million guns in the hands of US residents in 2025. Even with the Biden Administration proposing a buyback plan to remove assault rifles from the street, it's unlikely any such program would work.
10. FNH SCAR

• Approx. base price: $3,699
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62x51mm

9. Ruger AR-556

• Approx. base price: $1,019
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, .223 Wylde, .300 BLK

8. Colt M4 Carbine

• Approx. base price: $849
• Chambered in: .223 Rem, 5.56x45mm

7. Browning BAR Rifle

• Approx. base price: $1,230
• Chambered in: .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 WSM, .270 Win, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08, .300 Win Mag, .25-06 Rem

6. Smith & Wesson M&P15

• Approx. base price: $489
• Chambered in: .22 LR, 5.56x45mm, 6mm ARC

5. Zastava Arms ZPAP

• Approx. base price: $1,100
• Chambered in: 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm

4. Springfield Armory M1A

• Approx. base price: $1,770
• Chambered in: .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor

3. Springfield Armory Saint

• Approx. base price: $1,023
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm

2. Ruger Mini-14

• Approx. base price: $1,259
• Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm

1. Ruger 10/22

• Approx. base price: $379
• Chambered in: .22 LR

Rico currently has 4 that made the list, I sold one that did not make the list to a patriot friend who was going hog hunting in Texas.

I fully expect the price to drop on most firearms after Trump gets sworn in as he has zero plans to infringe on our 2nd Amendment rights.

MSN

Csb

 

[southlakehawk]

kids here in dfw like these glock switches on handguns I guess. I'm guessing the switch will work on multiple handguns

8 arrested in North Texas Glock Switch takedown

The group is accused of obtaining Glock switches from China and then using social media to show them off and sell modified weapons.

www.fox4news.com

 

[RicoSuave102954]

They're great for taking out little kids in classrooms.

Liar

 

[poophawk]

guns make you super tough, dork

 

[noStemsnoSTICKS]

Liar

Not lying. Automatic assault rifles are the weapon of choice for children hunters. Just pull the trigger and point it towards a bunch of little kids.

Rat-a-tat-tat!!!

 

[mnole03]

kids here in dfw like these glock switches on handguns I guess. I'm guessing the switch will work on multiple handguns

8 arrested in North Texas Glock Switch takedown

The group is accused of obtaining Glock switches from China and then using social media to show them off and sell modified weapons.

www.fox4news.com

This is where the ATF’s focus should have been the last four years. They really messed up not prosecuting these to the fullest extent possible.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

kids here in dfw like these glock switches on handguns I guess. I'm guessing the switch will work on multiple handguns

8 arrested in North Texas Glock Switch takedown

The group is accused of obtaining Glock switches from China and then using social media to show them off and sell modified weapons.

www.fox4news.com

Those are illegal they committed a crime for owning them.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Not lying. Automatic assault rifles are the weapon of choice for children hunters. Just pull the trigger and point it towards a bunch of little kids.

Rat-a-tat-tat!!!

You obviously have zero firearms knowledge

 

[mnole03]

The BAR that Browning currently sells is a pretty limited weapon.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

guns make you super tough, dork

LOL - All guns do is help provide food, offer protection for you and your family and at times can be used for target practice.

You're obviously a snow flack liberal who is scared of your own shadow.

 

[noStemsnoSTICKS]

You obviously have zero firearms knowledge

I'm a gun owner, so I have some firearm knowledge, but honestly not a lot.

I do stay up on current events though. And those automatic assault rifles really get the job done at schools.

Mow those little shits down like bowling pins, right?

 

[Bow.to.the.Narrative]

The BAR that Browning currently sells is a pretty limited weapon.

Obsolete, yes, but still somewhat fun.

 

[NoWokeBloke]

I prefer the AK-47 myself.

 

[DooBi]

I'm a gun owner, so I have some firearm knowledge, but honestly not a lot.

I do stay up on current events though. And those automatic assault rifles really get the job done at schools.

Mow those little shits down like bowling pins, right?

I dont think a single school shooting has been done with an automatic rifle. I could be wrong though.

 

[grayhair81]

C

I prefer the AK-47 myself.

Chrissie thinks Armalite makes the AK