Spike's Tactical

Spike's Tactical, based in Apopka, Florida, builds AR-15 rifles, pistols, and components with a reputation for solid quality and a healthy dose of personality. The company produces complete rifles along with a deep catalog of uppers, lowers, and parts for builders, all aimed at the hard-use end of the modern sporting rifle market.

Spike's is perhaps best known for its distinctive themed lower receivers — the "Spider," "Snowflake," and various other engraved designs — that gave builders a way to add character to a project, while the underlying guns earned a reputation for reliable function and good value. The lineup covers a range of calibers and configurations across the AR platform.

For shooters who want a dependable AR-15 with a bit of attitude — or quality components to build with — Spike's Tactical has been a popular choice for years.