Aero Precision vs CMMG: AR-15 brands compared
Aero Precision leads in 5 of 6 categories.
Aero Precision for upper receivers, charging handles and lower receivers.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
Aero makes forged AR receivers, mainly the M4E1 line, with a billet look that still takes standard mil-spec parts. They also make complete uppers, charging handles and rifles.
Mil-spec compatible · M4E1 receivers · Transferable warranty
- Close to average prices
- The more popular pick: in 25% of builds
- Upper receivers, picked 4x as often
- Charging handles, picked 21x as often
CMMG makes complete AR rifles, pistols and parts, and it's known for Radial Delayed Blowback, its action for pistol caliber ARs in rounds like 10mm and .45 ACP.
Lifetime quality guarantee · Radial Delayed Blowback · Pistol caliber ARs
- Close to average prices
Many builders mix them: 30% of CMMG builds add Aero Precision, most often the upper receiver.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| Aero Precision | CMMG | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 17% cheaper | 8% cheaper | |
| Share of builds | 25% | 9% | Aero Precision 2.8x |
| Charging handles picked | 16% | 0.7% | Aero Precision 23x |
| Handguards picked | 10% | 0.5% | Aero Precision 20x |
| Lowers picked | 23% | 3.8% | Aero Precision 6x |
| Uppers picked | 14% | 3.5% | Aero Precision 4x |
| Gas blocks picked | 8.0% | 2.0% | Aero Precision 4x |
Price: Tie
For the same part, Aero Precision parts run 17% cheaper than average and CMMG parts run 8% cheaper than average.
Builder favorite: Aero Precision wins
Aero Precision is in 25% of builds and CMMG is in 9% of builds.
Why Aero Precision: Aero's limited lifetime warranty covers the guns and parts it makes even if you aren't the first owner.
Receivers: Aero Precision wins
Builders pick Aero Precision lower receivers (6x) and upper receivers (4x) more often than CMMG.
Why Aero Precision: The M4E1 upper is forged 7075-T6 with a billet style look, and it still takes a standard barrel nut and mil-spec parts.
Internals: Aero Precision wins
Builders pick Aero Precision bolt carrier groups (4x), charging handles (21x) and gas blocks (4x) more often than CMMG. Barrels, muzzle devices and buffer tubes are about even. CMMG triggers are picked often, Aero Precision's rarely.
Furniture: Aero Precision wins
Builders pick Aero Precision handguards (19x) more often than CMMG. CMMG stocks and pistol grips are picked often, Aero Precision's rarely.
Shopper clicks: Aero Precision wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 68% went to Aero Precision and 32% went to CMMG.
The full record
Everything we track for Aero Precision vs CMMG, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Aero Precision | CMMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 25% | 9% |
| Price tier | Mid priced | Mid priced |
| Parts listed | 2,220 | 1,054 |
| Part types | 32 | 30 |
| Retailers carrying | 19 | 21 |
| In stock now | 3% | 49% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 11% higher | 2% higher |
| On sale now | None | None |
