Magpul vs Faxon Firearms: AR-15 brands compared
Magpul leads in 3 of 6 categories.
Magpul for handguards. Faxon Firearms for receivers and internals.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
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
- Handguards, picked 5x as often
Faxon Firearms makes its own AR barrels in Ohio, like the Gunner profile, plus bolt carrier groups.
In-house barrels · Lifetime guarantee · ISO 9001 certified · Family owned
- Close to average prices
- Receivers (Magpul receivers are rarely picked)
- Internals (Magpul internals are rarely picked)
Many builders mix them: 28% of Faxon Firearms builds add Magpul, most often the stock.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| Magpul | Faxon Firearms | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 19% cheaper | 9% cheaper | |
| Share of builds | 29% | 9% | Magpul 3x |
| Parts listed | 1,103 | 664 | Magpul 1.7x |
| Retailers carrying | 23 | 15 | Magpul 1.5x |
Price: Tie
For the same part, Magpul parts run 19% cheaper than average and Faxon Firearms parts run 9% cheaper than average.
Builder favorite: Magpul wins
Magpul is in 29% of builds and Faxon Firearms is in 9% of builds.
Why Magpul: Every Magpul product has a 60 day, no questions asked return policy, so you can test it in the field.
Receivers: Faxon Firearms wins
Faxon Firearms upper receivers picked often, Magpul rarely.
Most picked Magpul receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: Faxon Firearms wins
Faxon Firearms barrels picked often, Magpul rarely.
Why Faxon Firearms: Faxon barrels come in 4150 CMV or 416R stainless, button rifled, with QPQ nitride or PVD finishes.
Most picked Magpul internals
Rarely picked
Furniture: Magpul wins
Builders pick Magpul handguards (5x) more often than Faxon Firearms. Magpul stocks and pistol grips are picked often, Faxon Firearms'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.
Shopper clicks: Magpul wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 70% went to Magpul and 30% went to Faxon Firearms.
The full record
Everything we track for Magpul vs Faxon Firearms, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Magpul | Faxon Firearms | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 29% | 9% |
| Price tier | Mid priced | Mid priced |
| Parts listed | 1,103 | 664 |
| Part types | 34 | 16 |
| Retailers carrying | 23 | 15 |
| In stock now | 85% | 60% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 13% higher | 5% higher |
| On sale now | 2 parts | 2 parts |
