Magpul vs Spike's: AR-15 brands compared
Magpul leads in 3 of 6 categories.
Magpul for handguards. Spike's 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 8x as often
Spike's Tactical makes AR rifles, uppers, lowers and parts in Florida, with the Spider logo on the lowers. The T3 tungsten buffer is one of their most known parts.
Lifetime warranty · Forged lowers · Tungsten buffers
- Close to average prices
- Receivers (Magpul receivers are rarely picked)
- Internals (Magpul internals are rarely picked)
Many builders mix them: 29% of Spike's builds add Magpul, most often the stock.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| Magpul | Spike's | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 19% cheaper | About average | Magpul cheaper |
| Share of builds | 29% | 7% | Magpul 4x |
| Parts listed | 1,103 | 332 | Magpul 3x |
| Retailers carrying | 23 | 15 | Magpul 1.5x |
Price: Magpul wins
For the same part, Magpul parts run 19% cheaper than average and Spike's parts run about average.
Builder favorite: Magpul wins
Magpul is in 29% of builds and Spike's is in 7% 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: Spike's wins
Spike's upper receivers picked often, Magpul rarely.
Why Spike's: The Spider stripped lower is forged 7075-T6 with a Type III Class 2 hard coat anodized finish.
Most picked Magpul receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: Spike's wins
Spike's bolt carrier groups picked often, Magpul rarely.
Why Spike's: The 5.56 bolt is Carpenter 158 steel, shot peened, high pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected.
Most picked Magpul internals
Rarely picked
Furniture: Magpul wins
Builders pick Magpul handguards (8x) more often than Spike's. Magpul stocks and pistol grips are picked often, Spike's'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: Tie
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 52% went to Magpul and 48% went to Spike's.
The full record
Everything we track for Magpul vs Spike's, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Magpul | Spike's | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 29% | 7% |
| Price tier | Mid priced | Mid priced |
| Parts listed | 1,103 | 332 |
| Part types | 34 | 22 |
| Retailers carrying | 23 | 15 |
| In stock now | 85% | 50% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 13% higher | Flat |
| On sale now | 2 parts | None |
On sale now
Magpul deals
Magpul MAG447PLM AK Cheek Riser 0.75 Plum$13.54, typically $23.79 (43% off)
Magpul MAG500- Asap Steel$23.91, typically $34.15 (29% off)Spike's deals
None right now
