Last updated August 28, 2026
Colt AR-15 vs Ruger 10/22
Real price comparison based on 46 tracked r/gundeals deals — Colt AR-15 priced on new deals, Ruger 10/22 on new.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Ruger 10/22 at $167, tracked Jul 11, 2026.
Lower average: Ruger 10/22 at $281.
More deals tracked: Ruger 10/22 (35 vs 11).
Set alerts on both — Colt AR-15 · Ruger 10/22.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Colt AR-15 | Ruger 10/22 |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $650 Dec 2025 |
$167 Jul 2026 |
| Tracked average | $903 | $281 |
| Median price | $939 | $250 |
| Highest tracked | $1080 | $575 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $800 | < $220 |
| Steal threshold | < $750 | < $180 |
| Deals tracked | 11 | 35 |
3 cheapest Colt AR-15 deals
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[rifle] PD Trade Colt MIL/LE marked LE6920 - $650 Shipp…$650Dec 03, 2025 · summitgunauctions.com
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[Rifle] Colt M4 LE Carbine with KAC rail and VFG- $750$750Jun 25, 2025 · shop.gafiringline.com
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[Other Gun] Colt LE6920-OEM1 - $799.95 + FS$800Jun 03, 2026
3 cheapest Ruger 10/22 deals
- $167
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[Rifle] Ruger 10/22 - $167$167Mar 19, 2025 · brownells.com
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[Rifle] Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR Autoloading Rifle 11…$180Apr 08, 2025 · rkguns.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colt AR-15 or Ruger 10/22 — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Ruger 10/22 has the lower floor at $167, tracked Jul 11, 2026. By average, Ruger 10/22 wins at $281.
Which has more deals available?
Ruger 10/22 appears more often in r/gundeals deals (35 vs 11).
Should I get the Colt AR-15 or the Ruger 10/22?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.
About the editor
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We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.