Why the AR is an excellent choice for female shooters

The AR-15 is an excellent rifle for several reasons. Perhaps one of its biggest advantages, when compared to other semi-automatic rifles, is its versatility for the shooter. In addition to being a popular choice for men, the AR is also heavily favored by female shooters due to its lightweight, low recoil, and ability to be customized. 

The AR-15 was designed to be as light as possible to replace the US military's much heavier M-14. Being a lightweight weapon is, of course, beneficial to the military for many reasons, but it's also a massive perk for the civilian community, particularly for women, who are usually smaller and lighter than the average man. 

A lighter firearm is easier to manipulate around obstacles. This is advantageous when moving through a building in a home defense situation. In addition to its ease of manipulation, the lightweight AR will also be much easier to hold on target when not using a rest, which in turn aids in accuracy. 

Similar to its advantage of being lightweight, the AR's low recoil is one of its best features. Due to the design of the rifle and the smaller caliber 223/5.56 round, the AR-15 produces a reasonably low recoil shooting experience. This allows for greater handling and accuracy, which are distinct benefits of the AR platform. In fact, that is one of the major reasons it has seen so many years of service in the military. Low recoil allows for better accuracy when firing quickly, resulting in more rounds on target down range. 

Perhaps the most desired attribute of the AR-15 is its ability to be customized. A traditional rifle like the M-14, which the AR replaced, or the close competitor, the AK-47, has a fixed stock. For those with smaller frames, this fixed stock can be highly uncomfortable to work around. With an AR, the user can pick from a variety of different stocks that can be adjusted specifically for the individual. Not only does this make for a more pleasant experience when using the firearm, but it's also very important for accuracy. The rifle also offers other customization features, like the ability to change the grips, triggers, barrel lengths, and more. All in all, the customizability of the AR-15 has profound advantages for all shooters but particularly for women since most traditional rifles are built for the average male frame. 

When it's all said and done, the AR-15 is an excellent option for female shooters. It's lightweight, which makes it easy to manipulate in tight spaces. It has low recoil making it more accurate and easier to keep on target. And its ability to be customized gives the user precise control over how their weapon fits them. When the standard rifle is built around a six-foot, 200-pound frame, the AR-15 sets itself apart.

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