Great Lakes Firearms & Ammunition, based in Michigan, manufactures AR-platform rifles, the GL-10 (an AR-10-pattern .308 rifle), and 1911 pistols, along with ammunition. The company focuses on American-made guns at value prices, producing components and complete firearms for budget-conscious shooters.
The lineup centers on the AR platform — both the 5.56/.223 GL-15-pattern rifles and the larger-caliber GL-10 — giving shooters access to both popular AR sizes, alongside a line of 1911 pistols. By keeping manufacturing domestic and pricing accessible, Great Lakes aims to serve shooters who want American-made guns without a premium cost.
For shooters seeking affordable, Michigan-made AR rifles or 1911s, Great Lakes Firearms offers a value-focused, domestic option.