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Posted: 9/8/2015 6:31:38 PM EDT
| I'm taking a look at buying an AERO Precision complete upper for a build I'm working on. I know a lot of folks use their stripped lowers on here but haven't read a lot about their complete upper assemblies. Their prices seem really good and specifically I was looking at a 16inch Keymod upper. So who owns them or has been around one and how is their quality? |
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I have one of their Wilde uppers with a 12in Mlok handguard. I have only put 500-550 rounds through it and have had no issues at all. It has been a great barreled upper and looks really good as well.
Schuyler has the best prices on the Aero barreled uppers. You can get a Aero16in 5.56 with a 15in handguard for $385 from Schuyler. |
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I bought a barrel that came with a free Aero-made upper reciever. I was able to use it, but it required some fitting. Just one experience, but I was not too impressed.  what required fitting on an upper receiver?
OP : I've used many Aero uppers - from complete to M4E1 uppers that I assembled. All have been fantastic. Ballistic Advantage makes Aero barrels. They have a great reputation. |
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Buy with confidence. Most of my rifle is Aero. I really like Daniel Defense barrels, so I spent the extra money and went with them instead. From what I've read about Ballistic Advantage though, I don't think you can go wrong. I almost pulled the trigger on starting my 300 BLK build this past weekend during the sale, but figured I'd better not push the wife's good graces as she just gave me the go ahead to order my Vortex Viper PST with Bobro mount yesterday.
Anyways, I honestly can't see myself using anyone else for uppers and lowers in the near future. |
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...Anyways, I honestly can't see myself using anyone else for uppers and lowers in the near future. Same here, especially with the V2 lower improvements. Their AC-15 is one of the better entry lever ARs on the market at $699...it includes a V2 lower, C158 bolt, and Ballistic Advantage barrel. Re-sellers will have the AC-15 cheaper too. |
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Everything they make is top notch, but be aware they have a slightly different definition of "complete upper" than everyone else. Meaning, they don't include a BCG or CH  I never expect a "complete" upper to include a BCG or CH unless the description states they are included. I have seen complete upper refer to a stripped upper with forward assist and port door installed, to a totally complete upper with hand guards and BCG and CH, and every configuration somewhere in between. Like anything else. You have to read the description when you are buying stuff. |
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what required fitting on an upper receiver?
OP : I've used many Aero uppers - from complete to M4E1 uppers that I assembled. All have been fantastic. Ballistic Advantage makes Aero barrels. They have a great reputation. Quoted:
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I bought a barrel that came with a free Aero-made upper reciever. I was able to use it, but it required some fitting. Just one experience, but I was not too impressed. what required fitting on an upper receiver?
OP : I've used many Aero uppers - from complete to M4E1 uppers that I assembled. All have been fantastic. Ballistic Advantage makes Aero barrels. They have a great reputation. The hole where the CH goes into its channel was super tight (tried multiple CHs, including USGI). I just mill bastarded a bit on the CH, because you can't easily get to that part of the upper receiver to tweak on it. IIRC, I also had to waller a bit on the rear takedown pin hole. No big deal, really. Just some fitting. There's also a third issue common to nearly all flattop upper receivers these days that I don't feel like trying to explain. |
| I started buying aero for the modest roll mark and the price, last rifle I got a matched set upper and lower non blem for 140 shipped. I love them , only thing I've noticed is magpul grips with riser back straps don't fit well, leaves a gap. Tried miad gen 1 and 2, and a k2, always a gap. |
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I started buying aero for the modest roll mark and the price, last rifle I got a matched set upper and lower non born for 140 shipped. I love them , only thing I've noticed is magpul grips with riser back straps don't fit well, leaves a gap. Tried miad gen 1 and 2, and a k2, always a gap. I don't think that is AP specific. I have not seen an installed MAGPUL grip that was a perfect fit to any rifle I can think of. They all have a gap to varying degrees. |
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I have a M5E1 limited gun and I had a problem.
The notch in the upper was machined too wide (in my opinion and talking to others) letting the barrel twist when the barrel nut was torqued down. I was able to get the nut torqued and keep the barrel straight so I didn't send it back in. They told me to call about it. Check your barrel pin fit before you get too far, you may want to send it in if its loose. Edit this is on a M5 308 gun. I have several AR15 uppers and lowers and have no problems with them. I would advise to use the correct lube when building them. |
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Seems like a hit or a miss with Aero. They're stuff is priced very well and I've handled some nice Aero complete guns/receivers. But I've also seen "billet sets" that don't match up, and completes with a very loose fit. That said, for the price point, you're generally getting something that beats the competition by a long shot. The company stands behind their products, too.
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Seems like a hit or a miss with Aero. They're stuff is priced very well and I've handled some nice Aero complete guns/receivers. But I've also seen "billet sets" that don't match up, and completes with a very loose fit. That said, for the price point, you're generally getting something that beats the competition by a long shot. The company stands behind their products, too. When did Aero produce a billet set? I have only handled 9-10 Aero sets (uppers and lowers) and all have matched up well. They were all the new products, nothing from more than 2-3 years ago. I have 5 of their new Gen2 Lowers, 1 of their standard uppers and 2 of the M4E1 uppers. I really like their handguards but if overall size is an issue for you, they may not be for you. They are all what I consider on the large size in regards to diameter. |
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Seems like a hit or a miss with Aero. They're stuff is priced very well and I've handled some nice Aero complete guns/receivers. But I've also seen "billet sets" that don't match up, and completes with a very loose fit. That said, for the price point, you're generally getting something that beats the competition by a long shot. The company stands behind their products, too. Not from Aero you haven't. |
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Not from Aero you haven't. Quoted:
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Seems like a hit or a miss with Aero. They're stuff is priced very well and I've handled some nice Aero complete guns/receivers. But I've also seen "billet sets" that don't match up, and completes with a very loose fit. That said, for the price point, you're generally getting something that beats the competition by a long shot. The company stands behind their products, too. Not from Aero you haven't. And you are correct! My mistake. The "sets" are forged, so again, my mistake. They had some aero "combo sets" at rainier the last couple times that we checked out just by the word SET I assumed they were billet. Just looked it up and /facepalmed 
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Seems like a hit or a miss with Aero. They're stuff is priced very well and I've handled some nice Aero complete guns/receivers. But I've also seen "billet sets" that don't match up, and completes with a very loose fit. That said, for the price point, you're generally getting something that beats the competition by a long shot. The company stands behind their products, too. You must be referring to the .308 lowers and uppers which resemble billet design. Edit: Above makes sense |
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Barreled an assembled upper I bought cheap a few days ago, worked just like I expected.
I think I paid eighty bucks for it, I dunno why some plain flattop uppers are so expensive, not much to them. They have pretty good weekly email deals if you sign up, usually 15% off whatever it is. |
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Hate to say it but I'm not a fan.
Was going to order an upper from them a while ago, was watching the price knowing labor day sales were coming up. Labor day hits and have their big sale the sale price was $10 more then then the regular price...wtf Order a lower from them, they billed me and it didn't ship for a week. Email them and it turns out it was out of stock. They never once contacted me, dance the order and somehow it took two weeks to get my money back. Did buy one of their lowers local and its been fine. Did order an upper to go with the lower, shipping was fine but on the 3rd mag the forward assist went flying out of it. and never did find the spring, now i need to order one. For the money i would pass, not a good company. They do some shady stuff. |
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Hate to say it but I'm not a fan. Was going to order an upper from them a while ago, was watching the price knowing labor day sales were coming up. Labor day hits and have their big sale the sale price was $10 more then then the regular price...wtf Order a lower from them, they billed me and it didn't ship for a week. Email them and it turns out it was out of stock. They never once contacted me, dance the order and somehow it took two weeks to get my money back. Did buy one of their lowers local and its been fine. Did order an upper to go with the lower, shipping was fine but on the 3rd mag the forward assist went flying out of it. and never did find the spring, now i need to order one. For the money i would pass, not a good company. They do some shady stuff. Buy from Schuyler. He has the Aero Gen2 lowers for $55 on sale, great prices on the Aero M4E1 barreled uppers and other Aero products. |
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Buy from Schuyler. He has the Aero Gen2 lowers for $55 on sale, great prices on the Aero M4E1 barreled uppers and other Aero products. Quoted:
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Hate to say it but I'm not a fan. Was going to order an upper from them a while ago, was watching the price knowing labor day sales were coming up. Labor day hits and have their big sale the sale price was $10 more then then the regular price...wtf Order a lower from them, they billed me and it didn't ship for a week. Email them and it turns out it was out of stock. They never once contacted me, dance the order and somehow it took two weeks to get my money back. Did buy one of their lowers local and its been fine. Did order an upper to go with the lower, shipping was fine but on the 3rd mag the forward assist went flying out of it. and never did find the spring, now i need to order one. For the money i would pass, not a good company. They do some shady stuff. Buy from Schuyler. He has the Aero Gen2 lowers for $55 on sale, great prices on the Aero M4E1 barreled uppers and other Aero products. Keep in mind that Aero is an actual CNC production house, not just an assembler and retailer. Their web store does need some improvement but their CS is decent and getting better. Schuyler and Primary Arms seem to have good sale prices on their stuff. There are a few well known brands that have their receivers made by Aero, but they all cost more...must be those fancy roll marks. 
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I don't think that is AP specific. I have not seen an installed MAGPUL grip that was a perfect fit to any rifle I can think of. They all have a gap to varying degrees. Quoted:
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I started buying aero for the modest roll mark and the price, last rifle I got a matched set upper and lower non born for 140 shipped. I love them , only thing I've noticed is magpul grips with riser back straps don't fit well, leaves a gap. Tried miad gen 1 and 2, and a k2, always a gap. I don't think that is AP specific. I have not seen an installed MAGPUL grip that was a perfect fit to any rifle I can think of. They all have a gap to varying degrees. Agreed - I have the same problem on a DS lower. Purely cosmetic of course. The AP upper I have is finished very well. No issues at all. |
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The hole where the CH goes into its channel was super tight (tried multiple CHs, including USGI). I just mill bastarded a bit on the CH, because you can't easily get to that part of the upper receiver to tweak on it. IIRC, I also had to waller a bit on the rear takedown pin hole. No big deal, really. Just some fitting. There's also a third issue common to nearly all flattop upper receivers these days that I don't feel like trying to explain. Quoted:
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I bought a barrel that came with a free Aero-made upper reciever. I was able to use it, but it required some fitting. Just one experience, but I was not too impressed. what required fitting on an upper receiver?
OP : I've used many Aero uppers - from complete to M4E1 uppers that I assembled. All have been fantastic. Ballistic Advantage makes Aero barrels. They have a great reputation. The hole where the CH goes into its channel was super tight (tried multiple CHs, including USGI). I just mill bastarded a bit on the CH, because you can't easily get to that part of the upper receiver to tweak on it. IIRC, I also had to waller a bit on the rear takedown pin hole. No big deal, really. Just some fitting. There's also a third issue common to nearly all flattop upper receivers these days that I don't feel like trying to explain. how do you know it was Aero-made? as far as what "issue" you find with nearly all flattop uppers... 
I've used many aero receivers. My favorite forged set next to Mega |
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Hate to say it but I'm not a fan. Was going to order an upper from them a while ago, was watching the price knowing labor day sales were coming up. Labor day hits and have their big sale the sale price was $10 more then then the regular price...wtf Order a lower from them, they billed me and it didn't ship for a week. Email them and it turns out it was out of stock. They never once contacted me, dance the order and somehow it took two weeks to get my money back. Did buy one of their lowers local and its been fine. Did order an upper to go with the lower, shipping was fine but on the 3rd mag the forward assist went flying out of it. and never did find the spring, now i need to order one. For the money i would pass, not a good company. They do some shady stuff. As with anything you can get a lemon. My lower got lost in the mail for a week. Aeros customer service was a great help and tracked it down and got it to me. I've built complete rifle from all Aero parts and everything has been great. |
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Ordered a Aero upper and lower receiver set and it had more wiggle than my PSA, DD and Spikes tactical. Machining didn't seem that "precision". I'll take "tolerances" for $1000, Alex. I have a PSA set that is is tight as can be. I also have one that was a loose as a $10 whore. I have 3 M4E1 AP uppers all fit tight to my AP and PSA lowers. |
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Ordered a Aero upper and lower receiver set and it had more wiggle than my PSA, DD and Spikes tactical. Machining didn't seem that "precision". When will people learn wiggle is normal. Don't like it get a Gen 2 lower with the tension screw. I bought one but didn't need it |
| I built my pistol using alot of Aero parts. Parts are cerakoted upper/lower/pistol buffer tube, 10.5" barrel and complete bcg. I don't think its fair to compare my build to a completed upper but these parts all appear to be great quality and so far its surprisingly accurate. I did have a problem with their gas block, the roll pin hole was drilled off center to it wouldn't work. I still have to return the defective Aero block but I ended up splurging and got a SLR adjustable gas block instead. |
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