5.56 NATO

The Ruger Harrier 28600 (MSRP: $749) is a new-for-2026 AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO, built at Ruger’s Hebron, KY facility. Features include a 16.1″ black-nitride barrel, mid-length gas system, 15″ free-float M-Lok handguard with full-length Picatinny rail, Magpul MOE-K2 grip and DT Carbine stock, forged mil-spec 7075-T6 aluminum receivers, and nitride-finished BCG.