Aero Precision vs Faxon Firearms: AR-15 brands compared
Aero Precision leads in 5 of 6 categories.
Aero Precision for upper receivers, bolt carrier groups and handguards. Faxon Firearms for barrels.
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 17x as often
- Bolt carrier groups, picked 1.6x as often
Faxon Firearms makes its own AR barrels in Ohio, like the Gunner profile, plus bolt carrier groups.
In-house barrels · Lifetime guarantee · ISO 9001 certified · Family owned
- Close to average prices
- Barrels, picked 10x as often
Many builders mix them: 39% of Faxon Firearms 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 | Faxon Firearms | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 17% cheaper | 9% cheaper | |
| Share of builds | 25% | 9% | Aero Precision 2.8x |
| Uppers picked | 14% | 0.8% | Aero Precision 18x |
| Handguards picked | 10% | 0.9% | Aero Precision 11x |
| Gas blocks picked | 8.0% | 0.8% | Aero Precision 10x |
| Barrels picked | 2.2% | 22% | Faxon Firearms 10x |
| Parts listed | 2,220 | 664 | Aero Precision 3x |
Price: Tie
For the same part, Aero Precision parts run 17% cheaper than average and Faxon Firearms parts run 9% cheaper than average.
Builder favorite: Aero Precision wins
Aero Precision is in 25% of builds and Faxon Firearms 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 upper receivers (17x) more often than Faxon Firearms. Aero Precision lower receivers are picked often, Faxon Firearms's rarely.
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 Faxon Firearms barrels (10x) more often than Aero Precision. Builders pick Aero Precision bolt carrier groups (1.6x) and gas blocks (10x) more often than Faxon Firearms. Aero Precision charging handles, muzzle devices and buffer tubes are picked often, Faxon Firearms's rarely.
Furniture: Aero Precision wins
Builders pick Aero Precision handguards (11x) more often than Faxon Firearms.
Shopper clicks: Aero Precision wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 88% went to Aero Precision and 12% went to Faxon Firearms.
The full record
Everything we track for Aero Precision vs Faxon Firearms, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Aero Precision | Faxon Firearms | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 25% | 9% |
| Price tier | Mid priced | Mid priced |
| Parts listed | 2,220 | 664 |
| Part types | 32 | 16 |
| Retailers carrying | 19 | 15 |
| In stock now | 3% | 60% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 11% higher | 5% higher |
| On sale now | None | 2 parts |
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