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aero precision 12.5" build

Aero Precision 12.5" 5.56 NATO AR-15 Build

With the Aero M4E1 Threaded Stripped upper receiver, Ballistic Advantage Modern barrel and Midwest Industries Suppressor handguard.

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12 of 12 core parts · complete

built this as my edc rifle. running the Radian CH

Shop the parts$4104.10

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
12.5"
Lower
Aero Precision

AR-15 Parts List(27 parts)

Est. Total
$4104.10
Lower Receiver
Aero Precision M4e1 Stripped Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Black
Platform: AR-15
Trigger Pin: .154
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Assembly: Stripped
Color: Black
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Upper Receiver
Aero Precision M4e1 Threaded Stripped Ar-15 Upper - No Forward Assist - Anodized Black
Receiver Type: M4E1
Assembly: Stripped
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Platform: AR-15
Color: Black
Buy at Brownells
Barrel
Ballistic Advantage Ar-15 Modern Series 12.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Barrel Profile: Government
Gas System Length: Carbine
Barrel Length: 12.5
Finish: Nitride
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Coating: Nitride
Twist Rate: 1:7
Gas Block Diameter: .750
Buy at Brownells
Handguard
Midwest Industries Suppressor Series M-Lok Ar-15 Handguard - 10.5"
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Handguard Length: 10.5
Platform: AR-15
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Gas System Length: Carbine
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Color: Black
Buy at Brownells
Charging Handle
Radian Raptor Slim Line Ambidextrous Ar-15 Charging Handle - Black
Color: Black
Hand: Ambidextrous
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Latch Style: Extended
Platform: AR-15
Bolt Carrier Group
Radian Weapons M16 Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group Nitride
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Finish: Nitride
Style: M16
Trigger
Rise Armament Iconic Dual-Blade Two Stage Trigger - Anti-Walk Pins - Green
Platform: AR-15/AR-10
Trigger Bow: Curved
Type: Two-Stage
Buy at Brownells
Gas Tube
Aero Precision Gas Tube, Carbine Length - Melonite
Finish: Nitride
Material: Steel
Gas System Length: Carbine
Gas Block
Seekins Precision Select Adjustable Gas Block - .750"
Finish: Nitride
Mounting Type: Clamp-On
Profile: Low Profile
Material: Steel
Gas Block Diameter: .750
Adjustable: Yes
Pistol Grip
Magpul Miad Gen 1.1 Grip Kit Polymer Black
Color: Black
Material: Polymer
Grip Style: Standard
Foregrip
Magpul M-LOK Handstop Kit - Gray
Color: Gray
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Grip Type: Handstop
Buy at Brownells
Muzzle Device
Huxwrx 556 Qd Flash Hider - 1/2x28
Type: Flash Hider
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Muzzle Device Type: Flash Hider
Safety
TPS Arms AR-15 Safety Selector, Black - AR1033
Color: Black
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Forward Assist
Strike Industries Ar Forward Assist With Hex Design Black
Style: Hex
Assembly: Complete
Color: Black
Material: Steel
Dust Cover
Bolt Catch
Strike Industries Enhanced Bolt Catch
Type: Enhanced
Finish: Phosphate
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Magazine Release
CMMG AR15 Ambi Mag Catch, Black - 55AFF6E
Color: Black
Type: Ambidextrous
Trigger Guard
Magpul Ar-15 Moe Enhanced Trigger Guard Black
Trigger Guard Style: Enhanced
Color: Black
Takedown Pin
Stock
B5 Systems Government Issue Sopmod Stock Collapsible Mil-Spec Blk
Material: Polymer
Color: Black
Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Stock Type: Collapsible
End Plate
Ar-15 End Plate W/ 3-Qd Sling Swivel Sockets Steel - Sling Adapter End Plate, Black
Finish: Black
Type: End Plate
Color: Black
Material: Steel
Buy at Brownells
Buffer
JP Enterprises Standard Buffer Gen 2 Silent Captured Spring
Adjustable: No
Type: Captured Spring
Buffer Tube
Bravo Company Ar-15/m16 Bcm Mil-Spec 6 Position Receiver Extension
Assembly: Tube Only
Buffer Tube Type: Carbine
Color: Black
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Suppressor
HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti 5.56 NATO Flow-Through Suppressor (Black) - 3059
Material: Titanium
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Color: Black
Optic
Vortex Optics AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight
Reticle Color: Red
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Moa Adjustment: 1/2 MOA
Battery Type: CR123A
Warranty: Lifetime
Optic Type: Holographic
Mounting Interface: Picatinny
Buy at MidwayUSA
Iron Sights
Midwest Industries, Inc. Ar-15 Combat Rifle Folding Sight Set
Color: Black
Style: Flip-Up
Fixed Folding: Folding
Position: Set
Material: Aluminum
Buy at Brownells
Light
SureFire M340C Mini Scout Light Pro Weapon Light - 500 Lumens - Black
Mount Type: M-LOK / Picatinny
Output: 500 Lumens
Material: Aluminum
Battery Type: CR123A
Light Type: Flashlight
Color: Black
Estimated Build Total
$4104.10

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