If you type in “best AR brass catcher” into the Google search bar, you’re going to come up with a bunch of (mostly) consumer-generated lists of the best AR brass catchers, tested and reviewed.

These are good, but in some instances, they don’t answer simple questions about what makes them the best - if they are at all.

Start with this step-by-step guide and if you can check off these “prerequisites” we’re confident you’ll have found the best brass catcher out there and won’t need to rely solely on reviews.

Looking for some of the best accessories for an AR 15? We have you covered. Trick your favorite sporter out with some of these.

1. Magpul Industries PRS Gen3 stock
The Magpul Industries PRS Gen3 stock is a miracle of modern gunstocks. It features toolless adjusts for length of pull and comb height, enabling quick and precise adjustments to be made on the fly in the field. It also features a non-slip rubber butt-pad which is adjustable for height and cant and also contains an integral sling mount. It’s even capable of withstanding...