About

Who's Behind This

10+ years shooting experienceCompetition shooterBuilt 10+ AR-pattern riflesAssociate member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)Member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)Member of Safari Club International (SCI)

I'm AB, an avid shooter with 10+ years of shooting experience, including competition shooting, and an associate member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and Safari Club International (SCI). I've built 10+ AR-pattern rifles and several handgun platforms, fully kitting them out for various use cases from home defense to competition to suppressed night shooting.

I created Rifle Configurator because I love firearms and AR-pattern rifles in particular. I wanted to document and share the knowledge I've accumulated over the years, and create an interactive tool for my own use since I love building out ARs. What started as a personal project turned into something I thought other shooters might find useful.

What We Do

We build the data and software layer for planning firearm builds. The configurator checks component compatibility in real time across 300+ platforms and 1,500+ parts. The AI assistant answers build and fitment questions against our curated catalog. Ballistics, recoil, state-legality, and range tools handle the math shooters otherwise do by hand. Guides and articles cover everything from beginner fundamentals to suppressor integration and night vision compatibility.

Editorial Standards

We aim for accuracy and practical value over hype. We don't make unverified marketing claims, call products "combat proven" without evidence, or recommend gear we wouldn't use ourselves. When products have known issues, we mention them. When information is uncertain, we say so rather than speculate.

Affiliate Disclosure

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AI & Technology

Our AI assistant uses OpenAI's models to help answer questions about builds, compatibility, and firearms topics. AI assists with research and drafting, but all published content is reviewed and edited by our team. The configurator's compatibility data is manually curated based on manufacturer specifications and real-world testing.

Many images on this site are AI-generated and are for illustrative purposes only. They do not represent actual products, specific configurations, or real-world results. Always refer to manufacturer specifications and product listings for accurate product details.

Contact & Feedback

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• Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
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