Magpul vs Aero Precision: AR-15 brands compared
Aero Precision leads in 3 of 6 categories.
Aero Precision for handguards, receivers and internals.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
Magpul makes PMAG magazines, MOE stocks and grips, and created the M-LOK slot system that most handguards use now.
Created M-LOK · Mil-spec compatible · 60 day returns
- Close to average prices
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
- Handguards, picked 2.5x as often
- Receivers (Magpul receivers are rarely picked)
- Internals (Magpul internals are rarely picked)
Many builders mix them: 34% of Aero Precision builds add Magpul, most often the stock.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| Magpul | Aero Precision | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 19% cheaper | 17% cheaper | |
| Share of builds | 29% | 25% | |
| Handguards picked | 4.0% | 10% | Aero Precision 2.5x |
| Parts listed | 1,103 | 2,220 | Aero Precision 2.0x |
| Retailers carrying | 23 | 19 | Magpul 1.2x |
Price: Tie
For the same part, Magpul parts run 19% cheaper than average and Aero Precision parts run 17% cheaper than average.
Builder favorite: Tie
Magpul is in 29% of builds and Aero Precision is in 25% of builds.
Why Magpul: Every Magpul product has a 60 day, no questions asked return policy, so you can test it in the field.
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
Aero Precision upper receivers picked often, Magpul 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.
Most picked Magpul receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: Aero Precision wins
Aero Precision charging handles picked often, Magpul rarely.
Most picked Magpul internals
Rarely picked
Furniture: Magpul wins
Builders pick Aero Precision handguards (2.5x) more often than Magpul. Magpul stocks and pistol grips are picked often, Aero Precision's rarely.
Why Magpul: The MOE SL stock fits mil-spec carbine tubes and has a slim profile, an anti-rattle feature and an ambi QD sling mount.
Shopper clicks: Aero Precision wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 76% went to Aero Precision and 24% went to Magpul.
The full record
Everything we track for Magpul vs Aero Precision, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Magpul | Aero Precision | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 29% | 25% |
| Price tier | Mid priced | Mid priced |
| Parts listed | 1,103 | 2,220 |
| Part types | 34 | 32 |
| Retailers carrying | 23 | 19 |
| In stock now | 85% | 3% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 13% higher | 11% higher |
| On sale now | 2 parts | None |
On sale now
Magpul deals
Magpul MAG447PLM AK Cheek Riser 0.75 Plum$13.54, typically $23.79 (43% off)
Magpul MAG500- Asap Steel$23.91, typically $34.15 (29% off)Aero Precision deals
None right now
