AAC Honey Badger vs AR-15

2011–Present

1964–Present

~10,000 units estimated

12,000,000+ units (combined military, law‑enforcement, and civilian production)

16.5 in (420 mm) stock collapsed, 20.5 in (520 mm) stock extended

840 mm (33.1 in) with stock extended (16 in barrel), 730 mm (28.7 in) with stock collapsed (14.5 in barrel)

10.5 in (267 mm) (suppressor attached adds ~2.5 in)

406 mm (16 in) standard, 368 mm (14.5 in) carbine, 508 mm (20 in) designated marksman, 254 mm (10 in) pistol‑length

6.5 lb (2.95 kg) empty, 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) with suppressor attached

3.2 kg (7.1 lb) empty (16 in barrel, without optics)

30‑round standard STANAG, 10‑ and 20‑round options available

30 rounds standard, 10/20/40/60 round options, drum magazines up to 100 rounds

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, AR‑15 derived platform

Direct‑impingement gas system (original) or short‑stroke gas piston (aftermarket/variant), rotating bolt, semi‑automatic or select‑fire

Mil‑spec single‑stage trigger (optional two‑stage upgrade)

Single‑stage semi‑automatic trigger; military select‑fire models use a two‑stage fire selector with safe, semi, burst, and automatic modes

Low‑profile flip‑up iron sights (front post, rear aperture) with full‑length Picatinny rail for optics

Standard: detachable flip‑up rear iron sight and fixed front post; many models equipped with Picatinny rail for optical, holographic, or night sights