Battle Arms Development vs Hogue: AR-15 brands compared
Even: Battle Arms Development and Hogue each lead 2 of 5 categories.
Battle Arms Development for receivers and internals. Hogue for pistol grips.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
Battle Arms Development (BAD) makes ambidextrous AR controls like the BAD-ASS safety selector and The RACK charging handle, plus complete rifles.
Ambi controls · Safety selectors · Limited lifetime warranty
- Paying more: about 21% above average
- Receivers (Hogue receivers are rarely picked)
- Internals (Hogue internals are rarely picked)
Hogue is the rubber grip company. On an AR, its OverMolded pistol grip is the soft, grippy option.
Rubber grips · Finger grooves · Family run
- Paying more: about 28% above average
- The more popular pick: in 8% of builds
- Pistol grips, picked 33x as often
Many builders mix them: 11% of Battle Arms Development builds add Hogue, most often the stock.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| Battle Arms Development | Hogue | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 21% pricier | 28% pricier | |
| Share of builds | 3% | 8% | Hogue 2.7x |
| Grips picked | 0.2% | 7.0% | Hogue 35x |
| Parts listed | 216 | 387 | Hogue 1.8x |
| Retailers carrying | 15 | 14 |
Price: Tie
For the same part, Battle Arms Development parts run 21% pricier than average and Hogue parts run 28% pricier than average.
Builder favorite: Hogue wins
Battle Arms Development is in 3% of builds and Hogue is in 8% of builds.
Why Hogue: Firearm accessories get a 30 day return, and the limited lifetime warranty covers Hogue knives.
Receivers: Battle Arms Development wins
Battle Arms Development upper receivers picked often, Hogue rarely.
Most picked Battle Arms Development receivers
Battle Arms Development Workhorse Barreled Upper$447.97, in stock at 3 stores
Battle Arms AUTHORITY ELITE Ambidexterious Lower 7075-T6$319.00, in stock at 1 store
Battle Arms Development Lightweight Billet Upper$239.00, in stock at 2 storesMost picked Hogue receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: Battle Arms Development wins
Battle Arms Development charging handles picked often, Hogue rarely.
Why Battle Arms Development: BAD-ASS selector levers are CNC machined steel bar stock, and you can swap between several lever sizes.
Most picked Battle Arms Development internals
Battle Arms Development Rack Charging Handle$79.99, in stock at 2 stores
Battle Arms Bolt Carrier Group$395.00, in stock at 6 stores
Battle Arms Development Rack Charging Handle$71.45, in stock at 4 storesMost picked Hogue internals
Rarely picked
Furniture: Hogue wins
Builders pick Hogue pistol grips (33x) more often than Battle Arms Development. Hogue stocks are picked often, Battle Arms Development's rarely.
Why Hogue: The OverMolded AR-15 grip is a thermoplastic elastomer that shrugs off gun oils and solvents.
Most picked Battle Arms Development furniture
Battle Arms AR Rifle Ultralight Chevron Carbon Fiber$180.00, in stock at 5 stores
Battle Arms Development Adjustable Tactical Grip$17.76, in stock at 7 stores
The full record
Everything we track for Battle Arms Development vs Hogue, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Battle Arms Development | Hogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 3% | 8% |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
| Parts listed | 216 | 387 |
| Part types | 23 | 12 |
| Retailers carrying | 15 | 14 |
| In stock now | 80% | 55% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | Flat | Flat |
| On sale now | None | None |
