Aero Precision 18"

Eazyeach · April 30, 2017, 10:24 PM

Anyone have a Aero Precision 18" complete upper? Recently I made the mistake of checking out a DD M4V11 pro at the local fun shop and fell in love with it. It is a sweet gun, but it's too much money, so my plan is to assemble a poor man's version. Which brings me to the AP question.

First of all I don't need this weapon for anything. I just want a SPR type gun for grins and giggles and maybe the occasional coyote or groundhog elimination. The Aero Precision uppers look really well made so I'm thinking about grabbing one of those and dropping a Geiselle trigger in my SW lower. I've got a Leupold 2-8 scope and mount to put on it as well.

Hopefully this will scratch my itch and save me a boatload of money.

Coloradohtr · May 1, 2017, 12:44 AM

I don't have an 18" but I do have a 16" M4E1 Aero Precision with the Aero ambi charging handle, a 15" keymod handguard with a Magpul angled grip, a Harris bipod out front and I love it. I have an Anderson lower and a Patriot Ordnance Factory single stage 3.5 pound straight trigger with the anti roll pins, Magpul 6 position stock and a Hogue pistol grip. I did have a Magpul pistol grip but found the Hogue to be more comfortable. It's topped off with a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x on a Warren tactical mount and a Vortex Venom 3moa red dot at a 45 degree angle. It is a scary accurate AR.

There is one down side to them that I experienced and I don't know if it was just my upper or what. I ordered it and paid extra for the fast shipping. It turns out they had to build it because at the time they didn't have it in stock so it took about a month to get to me. Either way I don't think you can go wrong with an Aero upper. These guys build parts for aircraft and space shuttles. Their machining is very good. I have shot a few DD rifles that my friends have and honestly I like my Aero/Anderson better. I say go for it.

Targa · May 1, 2017, 05:39 AM

I have the 16" M4E1 as well, excellent upper. My shipping experience was the same as Colorado's......SLOOWWWWW.

Eazyeach · May 1, 2017, 06:28 AM

Thanks for the info. Slow shipping won't bother me too much. Good to know that before I order one though.

rickyrick · May 1, 2017, 10:07 AM

Never owned any complete item from them, but a good deal of my parts are from AeroPrecision. Wouldn't hesitate on a complete reciever or rifle from them.

lordmorgul · May 1, 2017, 10:19 PM

Love Aero Precision, I have two 16" barrels (one the AP midlength standard profile (not pencil, no m4 cuts), and second one the Ballistic Advantage BA Hanson 16" midlength. Both are great barrels, mid weight. Wish I had one of the two as 18" SPR though so another Aero/BA upper is in my future.

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SDF880 · May 3, 2017, 02:12 AM

Just took my Aero Precision 18 inch Wylde 223 out last week-end and wow!
250M ringing the target consistently! My first AP upper and very pleased!

Eazyeach · May 3, 2017, 05:02 AM

SDF880, is that the stainless 18 inch upper? I'm glad you're happy with it. I think I might order one today. I was on the fence and considering spending a little bit more for a BCM, but I think I'll just save the extra $300 for a nice trigger. Thanks

shaunpain · May 8, 2017, 09:08 PM

Late to the party, but if I'm not mistaken, I thought AP made the BCM receivers in whole or in part. I've only ordered parts from them, but have done so many times and shipping was fast. They are my go-to unless I can get a better price elsewhere, but their receivers are so inexpensive and high quality that they are all I purchase. The Ballistic Advantage barrels are fantastic for the money, especially if they go on sale!

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SDF880 · May 9, 2017, 12:04 AM

SDF880, is that the stainless 18 inch upper? I'm glad you're happy with it. I think I might order one today. I was on the fence and considering spending a little bit more for a BCM, but I think I'll just save the extra $300 for a nice trigger. Thanks

Yes it is! I kept the upper all Aero Precision and went with the AP Nickel Boron BCG and the AP ambi charging handle. I mated it with an Anderson lower and trigger group and it turned out extremely well! I'm good with the Anderson trigger so far!

ps, sorry for slow reply!

Eazyeach · May 9, 2017, 09:48 PM

SDF880, no worries about the late reply. I'm in a bit of a holding pattern anyway. I've got some money set aside for an upper and trigger but I've got a physical next week and I'm afraid to spend the cash until/if I pass my physical. I'm a fat diabetic truck driver and I gotta make sure they'll let me keep working before i spend for unnecessary things.

Thanks for answering my question. Better late than never.

Eazyeach · May 18, 2017, 07:55 PM

Well, I passed my physical so I celebrated by getting a Geiselle ssa-e trigger. And that thing is sweet. I've never shot an AR15 with anything other than milspec triggers and now I don't know if I can go back to milspec. I might be spoiled.

I'm using it on a 16" bcm middie right now, still haven't decided on a spr/varmint type upper yet. Thanks for your replies and I'll let you know if I get an aero upper or not.

rickyrick · May 18, 2017, 08:26 PM

I got a g2s, a cheaper model, and I love it. Same as you, Now I'm eyeballing all my lowers.

April 30, 2017, 10:24 PM	#1
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Aero Precision 18" Anyone have a Aero Precision 18" complete upper? Recently I made the mistake of checking out a DD M4V11 pro at the local fun shop and fell in love with it. It is a sweet gun, but it's too much money, so my plan is to assemble a poor man's version. Which brings me to the AP question. First of all I don't need this weapon for anything. I just want a SPR type gun for grins and giggles and maybe the occasional coyote or groundhog elimination. The Aero Precision uppers look really well made so I'm thinking about grabbing one of those and dropping a Geiselle trigger in my SW lower. I've got a Leupold 2-8 scope and mount to put on it as well. Hopefully this will scratch my itch and save me a boatload of money.

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May 1, 2017, 12:44 AM	#2
Coloradohtr Member Join Date: February 29, 2016 Posts: 49	I don't have an 18" but I do have a 16" M4E1 Aero Precision with the Aero ambi charging handle, a 15" keymod handguard with a Magpul angled grip, a Harris bipod out front and I love it. I have an Anderson lower and a Patriot Ordnance Factory single stage 3.5 pound straight trigger with the anti roll pins, Magpul 6 position stock and a Hogue pistol grip. I did have a Magpul pistol grip but found the Hogue to be more comfortable. It's topped off with a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x on a Warren tactical mount and a Vortex Venom 3moa red dot at a 45 degree angle. It is a scary accurate AR. There is one down side to them that I experienced and I don't know if it was just my upper or what. I ordered it and paid extra for the fast shipping. It turns out they had to build it because at the time they didn't have it in stock so it took about a month to get to me. Either way I don't think you can go wrong with an Aero upper. These guys build parts for aircraft and space shuttles. Their machining is very good. I have shot a few DD rifles that my friends have and honestly I like my Aero/Anderson better. I say go for it.

May 1, 2017, 05:39 AM	#3
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	I have the 16" M4E1 as well, excellent upper. My shipping experience was the same as Colorado's......SLOOWWWWW.

May 1, 2017, 06:28 AM	#4
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Thanks for the info. Slow shipping won't bother me too much. Good to know that before I order one though.

May 1, 2017, 10:07 AM	#5
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	Never owned any complete item from them, but a good deal of my parts are from AeroPrecision. Wouldn't hesitate on a complete reciever or rifle from them.

May 1, 2017, 10:19 PM	#6
lordmorgul Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2016 Posts: 206	Love Aero Precision, I have two 16" barrels (one the AP midlength standard profile (not pencil, no m4 cuts), and second one the Ballistic Advantage BA Hanson 16" midlength. Both are great barrels, mid weight. Wish I had one of the two as 18" SPR though so another Aero/BA upper is in my future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

May 3, 2017, 02:12 AM	#7
SDF880 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 390	Just took my Aero Precision 18 inch Wylde 223 out last week-end and wow! 250M ringing the target consistently! My first AP upper and very pleased!

May 3, 2017, 05:02 AM	#8
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	SDF880, is that the stainless 18 inch upper? I'm glad you're happy with it. I think I might order one today. I was on the fence and considering spending a little bit more for a BCM, but I think I'll just save the extra $300 for a nice trigger. Thanks

May 8, 2017, 09:08 PM	#9
shaunpain Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 854	Late to the party, but if I'm not mistaken, I thought AP made the BCM receivers in whole or in part. I've only ordered parts from them, but have done so many times and shipping was fast. They are my go-to unless I can get a better price elsewhere, but their receivers are so inexpensive and high quality that they are all I purchase. The Ballistic Advantage barrels are fantastic for the money, especially if they go on sale! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

May 9, 2017, 12:04 AM	#10
SDF880 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 390	SDF880, is that the stainless 18 inch upper? I'm glad you're happy with it. I think I might order one today. I was on the fence and considering spending a little bit more for a BCM, but I think I'll just save the extra $300 for a nice trigger. Thanks Yes it is! I kept the upper all Aero Precision and went with the AP Nickel Boron BCG and the AP ambi charging handle. I mated it with an Anderson lower and trigger group and it turned out extremely well! I'm good with the Anderson trigger so far! ps, sorry for slow reply!

May 9, 2017, 09:48 PM	#11
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	SDF880, no worries about the late reply. I'm in a bit of a holding pattern anyway. I've got some money set aside for an upper and trigger but I've got a physical next week and I'm afraid to spend the cash until/if I pass my physical. I'm a fat diabetic truck driver and I gotta make sure they'll let me keep working before i spend for unnecessary things. Thanks for answering my question. Better late than never.

May 18, 2017, 07:55 PM	#12
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Well, I passed my physical so I celebrated by getting a Geiselle ssa-e trigger. And that thing is sweet. I've never shot an AR15 with anything other than milspec triggers and now I don't know if I can go back to milspec. I might be spoiled. I'm using it on a 16" bcm middie right now, still haven't decided on a spr/varmint type upper yet. Thanks for your replies and I'll let you know if I get an aero upper or not.

May 18, 2017, 08:26 PM	#13
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	I got a g2s, a cheaper model, and I love it. Same as you, Now I'm eyeballing all my lowers.