ARs come in myriad sizes and configurations, and depending on your needs, sometimes less is more. For personal protection, ARs with shorter barrel lengths can offer a real advantage. Their compact dimensions make them more maneuverable for use within cramped spaces, and they handle with greater speed and agility. A rifle with a barrel shorter than 16 inches requires additional paperwork to acquire. But don’t let this deter you from purchasing an SBR (short-barreled rifle), as they are known. Here are some of the best compact ARs on the market. Daniel Defense DDMK18

Daniel Defense’s new DDMK18, a 10.3-inch-barreled rifle, is a …read more