TacFire vs Magpul: AR-15 brands compared
Even: TacFire and Magpul each lead 3 of 6 categories.
TacFire for the price, receivers and internals.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
TacFire is best for:
TacFire is a dealer only wholesaler, so you'll find its stripped uppers, lower parts kits and AR kits at online retailers, not on its own site.
Dealer only · 7075-T6 uppers · M4 feed ramps
- Spending less: about 36% below average
- Receivers (Magpul receivers are rarely picked)
- Internals (Magpul internals are rarely picked)
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
Many builders mix them: 24% of TacFire builds add Magpul, most often the stock.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| TacFire | Magpul | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 36% cheaper | 19% cheaper | TacFire cheaper |
| Share of builds | 7% | 29% | Magpul 4x |
| Parts listed | 303 | 1,103 | Magpul 4x |
| Retailers carrying | 12 | 23 | Magpul 1.9x |
| Handguards picked | 5.9% | 4.0% | TacFire 1.5x |
Price: TacFire wins
For the same part, TacFire parts run 36% cheaper than average and Magpul parts run 19% cheaper than average.
Builder favorite: Magpul wins
TacFire is in 7% of builds and Magpul is in 29% 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: TacFire wins
TacFire upper receivers picked often, Magpul rarely.
Why TacFire: The UP01C stripped upper is 7075-T6 aluminum with a black hardcoat anodized finish and M4 feed ramps.
Most picked TacFire receivers
Tacfire 7" Upper 5.56x45mm 1:8$241.33, in stock at 5 stores
Tacfire Stripped Upper Receiver$68.27, in stock at 3 stores
Tacfire 20" Upper .308 Win 1:10$391.44, in stock at 4 storesMost picked Magpul receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: TacFire wins
TacFire charging handles picked often, Magpul rarely.
Why TacFire: The lower parts kit is listed as made in the USA, with a stainless steel trigger and hammer.
Most picked TacFire internals
Tacfire AR10/.308 Charging Handle Aluminum w/Steel Latch$11.49, in stock at 4 stores
TacFire Upgrade Your AR-10$123.58, in stock at 4 stores
Tacfire Compact Compensator$16.89, in stock at 6 storesMost picked Magpul internals
Rarely picked
Furniture: Magpul wins
Handguards are about even. Magpul stocks and pistol grips are picked often, TacFire'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, 79% went to Magpul and 21% went to TacFire.
The full record
Everything we track for TacFire vs Magpul, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| TacFire | Magpul | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 7% | 29% |
| Price tier | Budget friendly | Mid priced |
| Parts listed | 303 | 1,103 |
| Part types | 33 | 34 |
| Retailers carrying | 12 | 23 |
| In stock now | 59% | 85% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | Flat | 13% higher |
| On sale now | 1 part | 2 parts |
