CMMG vs Hogue: AR-15 brands compared
CMMG leads in 4 of 6 categories.
CMMG for receivers and internals. Hogue for stocks and pistol grips.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
CMMG makes complete AR rifles, pistols and parts, and it's known for Radial Delayed Blowback, its action for pistol caliber ARs in rounds like 10mm and .45 ACP.
Lifetime quality guarantee · Radial Delayed Blowback · Pistol caliber ARs
- Close to average prices
- 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
- Stocks, picked 27x as often
- Pistol grips, picked 3x as often
Many builders mix them: 12% of Hogue builds add CMMG, most often the trigger.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| CMMG | Hogue | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 8% cheaper | 28% pricier | CMMG cheaper |
| Share of builds | 9% | 8% | |
| Stocks picked | 0.3% | 8.6% | Hogue 29x |
| Grips picked | 2.0% | 7.0% | Hogue 4x |
| Parts listed | 1,054 | 387 | CMMG 2.7x |
| Retailers carrying | 21 | 14 | CMMG 1.5x |
Price: CMMG wins
For the same part, CMMG parts run 8% cheaper than average and Hogue parts run 28% pricier than average.
Builder favorite: Tie
CMMG is in 9% of builds and Hogue is in 8% of builds.
Why CMMG: Every CMMG product carries a Lifetime Quality Guarantee against defects in material or workmanship.
Why Hogue: Firearm accessories get a 30 day return, and the limited lifetime warranty covers Hogue knives.
Receivers: CMMG wins
CMMG upper receivers picked often, Hogue rarely.
Most picked CMMG receivers
CMMG Resolute 16.10" Upper 5.56x45mm$403.20, in stock at 4 stores
CMMG Lower Reciever Parts KIT$33.52, in stock at 8 stores
CMMG Banshee 5.7x28mm Upper$760.27, in stock at 4 storesMost picked Hogue receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: CMMG wins
CMMG triggers picked often, Hogue rarely.
Why CMMG: In a Radial Delayed Blowback gun the bolt has to rotate and unlock before it cycles, which slows the carrier enough to run safely.
Most picked CMMG internals
CMMG Trigger KIT$28.99, in stock at 11 stores
CMMG .308 Win/7.62 Bolt Carrier Group$221.36, in stock at 5 stores
CMMG MK4 Receiver Extension KIT$29.69, in stock at 8 storesMost picked Hogue internals
Rarely picked
Furniture: Hogue wins
Builders pick Hogue stocks (27x) and pistol grips (3x) more often than CMMG. CMMG handguards are picked often, Hogue's rarely.
Why Hogue: The OverMolded AR-15 grip is a thermoplastic elastomer that shrugs off gun oils and solvents.
Shopper clicks: CMMG wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 96% went to CMMG and 4% went to Hogue.
The full record
Everything we track for CMMG vs Hogue, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| CMMG | Hogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 9% | 8% |
| Price tier | Mid priced | Premium |
| Parts listed | 1,054 | 387 |
| Part types | 30 | 12 |
| Retailers carrying | 21 | 14 |
| In stock now | 49% | 55% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 2% higher | Flat |
| On sale now | None | None |
