Which should you buy, Magpul or B5 Systems?

Magpul for stocks. Pick Magpul if you want close to average prices: builders pay 19% cheaper than average. Builders pick its stocks 4x as often. Pick B5 Systems if you want close to average prices: builders pay 11% cheaper than average. Or mix them like builders do: 26% of B5 Systems builds add Magpul, most often the stock.

Is Magpul cheaper than B5 Systems?

Close. Magpul 19% cheaper than average, B5 Systems 11% cheaper than average.

Which do more AR-15 builders use, Magpul or B5 Systems?

Magpul. Magpul is in 2.1x as many builds.

Magpul or B5 Systems: which furniture do builders pick?

Magpul. Magpul stocks picked 4x as often, close on pistol grips.

Magpul vs B5 Systems: AR-15 brands compared

Q: Can you mix Magpul and B5 Systems parts?

Yes. 26% of B5 Systems builds add Magpul, most often the stock.

Magpul leads in 2 of 3 categories.

Magpul for stocks.

From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.

Our take

Magpul is best for:

Magpul makes PMAG magazines, MOE stocks and grips, and created the M-LOK slot system that most handguards use now.

Created M-LOK · Mil-spec compatible · 60 day returns

Close to average prices
The more popular pick: in 29% of builds
Stocks, picked 4x as often

B5 Systems is best for:

B5 Systems makes AR stocks, grips and handguards, mainly the SOPMOD and Bravo stocks the US military buys, plus the Type 22 P-Grip.

Mil-spec buffer tube fit · SOPMOD stocks · Limited lifetime warranty

Close to average prices

Many builders mix them: 26% of B5 Systems builds add Magpul, most often the stock.

Biggest differences

"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.

	Magpul	B5 Systems	Difference
Price vs average	19% cheaper	11% cheaper
Share of builds	29%	14%	Magpul 2.1x
Parts listed	1,103	205	Magpul 5x
Stocks picked	41%	11%	Magpul 4x
Retailers carrying	23	15	Magpul 1.5x
Grips picked	23%	21%

Price: Tie

For the same part, Magpul parts run 19% cheaper than average and B5 Systems parts run 11% cheaper than average.

Builder favorite: Magpul wins

Magpul is in 29% of builds and B5 Systems is in 14% of builds.

Why Magpul: Every Magpul product has a 60 day, no questions asked return policy, so you can test it in the field.

Furniture: Magpul wins

Builders pick Magpul stocks (4x) more often than B5 Systems. Pistol grips are about even. Magpul handguards are picked often, B5 Systems's rarely.

Why Magpul: The MOE SL stock fits mil-spec carbine tubes and has a slim profile, an anti-rattle feature and an ambi QD sling mount.

Most picked Magpul furniture

Magpul MOE Stock Collapsible$33.99, in stock at 9 stores

Magpul MOE K2 Grip Polymer Gray$14.97, in stock at 5 stores

Magpul MOE-SL Mid-Length Handguard$29.99, in stock at 8 stores

Most picked B5 Systems furniture

B5 Systems Type 22 P-Grip$15.99, in stock at 6 stores

B5 Systems Government Issue SOPMOD Stock Collapsible$62.50, in stock at 3 stores

B5 Systems Type 22 P-Grip$15.00, in stock at 6 stores

The full record

Everything we track for Magpul vs B5 Systems, from builds, store listings and daily prices.

	Magpul	B5 Systems
Share of builds	29%	14%
Price tier	Mid priced	Mid priced
Parts listed	1,103	205
Part types	34	7
Retailers carrying	23	15
In stock now	85%	81%
Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts	13% higher	Flat
On sale now	2 parts	None