Which should you buy, Magpul or Odin Works?

Magpul for stocks and handguards. Odin Works for receivers and internals. Pick Magpul if you want close to average prices: builders pay 19% cheaper than average. Builders pick its stocks 13x as often and handguards 1.7x as often. Pick Odin Works if you don't mind paying more: builders pay 38% pricier than average. Builders pick its receivers far more often and internals far more often. Or mix them like builders do: 15% of Odin Works builds add Magpul, most often the stock.

Is Magpul cheaper than Odin Works?

Magpul. Magpul 19% cheaper than average, Odin Works 38% pricier than average.

Which do more AR-15 builders use, Magpul or Odin Works?

Magpul. Magpul is in 8.5x as many builds.

Magpul or Odin Works: which receivers do builders pick?

Odin Works. Odin Works upper receivers picked often, Magpul rarely.

Magpul or Odin Works: which furniture do builders pick?

Magpul. Magpul stocks picked 13x as often, handguards picked 1.7x as often.

Magpul vs Odin Works: AR-15 brands compared

Q: Magpul or Odin Works: which internals do builders pick?

Odin Works. Odin Works bolt carrier groups picked often, Magpul rarely.

Q: Can you mix Magpul and Odin Works parts?

Yes. 15% of Odin Works builds add Magpul, most often the stock.

Magpul leads in 3 of 5 categories.

Magpul for stocks and handguards. Odin Works for receivers and internals.

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 13x as often
Handguards, picked 1.7x as often

Odin Works is best for:

ODIN Works makes AR barrels, handguards, gas blocks and small parts like mag releases. Their 416R stainless barrels carry a 1 MOA guarantee.

Adjustable gas blocks · 1 MOA barrel guarantee · Lifetime warranty

Paying more: about 38% above average
Receivers (Magpul receivers are rarely picked)
Internals (Magpul internals are rarely picked)

Many builders mix them: 15% of Odin Works builds add Magpul, most often the stock.

Biggest differences

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

	Magpul	Odin Works	Difference
Price vs average	19% cheaper	38% pricier	Magpul cheaper
Share of builds	29%	3%	Magpul 10x
Stocks picked	41%	3.3%	Magpul 12x
Parts listed	1,103	290	Magpul 4x
Retailers carrying	23	17	Magpul 1.4x

Price: Magpul wins

For the same part, Magpul parts run 19% cheaper than average and Odin Works parts run 38% pricier than average.

Builder favorite: Magpul wins

Magpul is in 29% of builds and Odin Works is in 3% 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: Odin Works wins

Odin Works upper receivers picked often, Magpul rarely.

Most picked Magpul receivers

Rarely picked

Most picked Odin Works receivers

ODIN Works Billet Upper Receiver$169.99, out of stock

ODIN Works Billet 9mm Upper Receiver$132.05, out of stock

ODIN Works Billet Upper Receiver$160.55, out of stock

Internals: Odin Works wins

Odin Works bolt carrier groups picked often, Magpul rarely.

Why Odin Works: ODIN barrels are 416R stainless, button rifled and hand lapped, with a 1 MOA accuracy guarantee.

Most picked Magpul internals

Rarely picked

Most picked Odin Works internals

ODIN Works Bolt Carrier Group Nitride$121.99, in stock at 8 stores

ODIN Works Gas Block Low Profile .750 Stainless Steel$43.42, in stock at 10 stores

ODIN Works 300 Barrel Pistol Length Medium Contour w/Gas$226.49, out of stock

Furniture: Magpul wins

Builders pick Magpul handguards (1.7x) and stocks (13x) more often than Odin Works. Magpul pistol grips are picked often, Odin Works'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 Odin Works furniture

ODIN Works Zulu 2.0 Adjustable AR Stock KIT$127.49, in stock at 10 stores

ODIN Works 308 O2 Lite Forend M-LOK$179.00, in stock at 1 store

ODIN Works Zulu Adjustable Stock KIT w/ Padded Pistol$158.89, in stock at 5 stores

The full record

Everything we track for Magpul vs Odin Works, from builds, store listings and daily prices.

	Magpul	Odin Works
Share of builds	29%	3%
Price tier	Mid priced	Premium
Parts listed	1,103	290
Part types	34	21
Retailers carrying	23	17
In stock now	85%	67%
Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts	13% higher	Flat
On sale now	2 parts	1 part