Battle Arms Development vs Strike: AR-15 brands compared
Strike Industries leads in 3 of 5 categories.
Battle Arms Development for receivers. Strike Industries for charging handles and 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 (Strike Industries receivers are rarely picked)
Strike Industries makes affordable AR add-ons out of Las Vegas, like charging handles, stocks, handguards, muzzle devices and small controls.
Budget friendly · Mil-spec compatible · Wide AR catalog
- Paying more: about 26% above average
- The more popular pick: in 14% of builds
- Charging handles, picked 8x as often
- Pistol grips, picked 21x as often
Many builders mix them: 20% of Battle Arms Development builds add Strike Industries, most often the buffer tube.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| Battle Arms Development | Strike Industries | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 21% pricier | 26% pricier | |
| Share of builds | 3% | 14% | Strike Industries 5x |
| Charging handles picked | 0.7% | 5.7% | Strike Industries 8x |
| Parts listed | 216 | 835 | Strike Industries 4x |
| Retailers carrying | 15 | 15 |
Price: Tie
For the same part, Battle Arms Development parts run 21% pricier than average and Strike Industries parts run 26% pricier than average.
Builder favorite: Strike Industries wins
Battle Arms Development is in 3% of builds and Strike Industries is in 14% of builds.
Why Strike Industries: Strike also makes compensators, muzzle brakes, magazines and optic mounts for AR rifles, pistols and other guns.
Receivers: Battle Arms Development wins
Battle Arms Development upper receivers picked often, Strike Industries 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 Strike Industries receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: Strike Industries wins
Builders pick Strike Industries charging handles (8x) more often than Battle Arms Development. Battle Arms Development bolt carrier groups are picked often, Strike Industries's rarely. Strike Industries muzzle devices, gas blocks and buffer tubes are picked often, Battle Arms Development's rarely.
Why Strike Industries: The extended latch charging handle is forged 7075-T6 aluminum, and the aluminum latch wears your receiver less than a steel one.
Furniture: Strike Industries wins
Builders pick Strike Industries pistol grips (21x) more often than Battle Arms Development. Strike Industries handguards and stocks are picked often, Battle Arms Development's rarely.
Why Strike Industries: The MOD1 stock slides onto a mil-spec buffer tube, weighs 6.6 oz and has QD sling points on both sides.
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 Strike, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Battle Arms Development | Strike Industries | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 3% | 14% |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
| Parts listed | 216 | 835 |
| Part types | 23 | 46 |
| Retailers carrying | 15 | 15 |
| In stock now | 80% | 75% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | Flat | 8% higher |
| On sale now | None | 2 parts |
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