Aero Precision vs LMT: AR-15 brands compared
Aero Precision leads in 6 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 10x as often
- Charging handles, picked 16x as often
LMT, now LMT Defense, makes rifles for militaries around the world. On the parts side it's known for the MRP monolithic upper and the Enhanced Bolt.
Monolithic uppers · Military contractor · Berry compliant
- Close to average prices
Many builders mix them: 19% of LMT 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 | LMT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 17% cheaper | 12% pricier | Aero Precision cheaper |
| Share of builds | 25% | 4% | Aero Precision 6x |
| Charging handles picked | 16% | 1.0% | Aero Precision 16x |
| Parts listed | 2,220 | 154 | Aero Precision 14x |
| Uppers picked | 14% | 1.5% | Aero Precision 10x |
| BCGs picked | 9.8% | 2.6% | Aero Precision 4x |
| Lowers picked | 23% | 8.0% | Aero Precision 2.8x |
Price: Aero Precision wins
For the same part, Aero Precision parts run 17% cheaper than average and LMT parts run 12% pricier than average.
Builder favorite: Aero Precision wins
Aero Precision is in 25% of builds and LMT is in 4% 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 (2.8x) and upper receivers (10x) more often than LMT.
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 barrels (5x), bolt carrier groups (4x) and charging handles (16x) more often than LMT. Aero Precision muzzle devices and gas blocks are picked often, LMT's rarely.
Furniture: Aero Precision wins
Aero Precision picked more often.
Shopper clicks: Aero Precision wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 90% went to Aero Precision and 10% went to LMT.
The full record
Everything we track for Aero Precision vs LMT, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Aero Precision | LMT | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 25% | 4% |
| Price tier | Mid priced | Mid priced |
| Parts listed | 2,220 | 154 |
| Part types | 32 | 21 |
| Retailers carrying | 19 | 10 |
| In stock now | 3% | 70% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 11% higher | Flat |
| On sale now | None | None |
