Why The Geissele URGI and Super Duty Punch Way Above Their Price
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14-Dec-2025
Welcome to Duty Grade Rifles — a series where we break down combat-proven, hard-use rifles and explain what you’re actually getting for the money: reliability, durability, accuracy, parts quality, and real-world design choices that matter when a rifle is run hard.
In this episode, we’re covering Geissele’s URGI and Super Duty — two closely related setups with serious professional pedigree and a reputation for delivering performance that competes with rifles in higher price brackets. We’ll look at the build philosophy, the components that drive the reputation, what’s legit vs hype, and where these rifles make sense (and where they don’t) depending on your use case.
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