aero FA kit has everything in the box, no need to source separate detents or springs. drop in install on an aero upper was about 5 min with proper punches. detent engages positive



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Aero Precision
Overview
The Aero Precision AR-15 Forward Assist Assembly Kit is a complete solution for your forward assist needs, featuring a standard style design that ensures reliable functionality in your build. This black assembly kit is straightforward to install and integrates seamlessly into your AR-15 platform, providing the necessary support for chambering rounds under adverse conditions. Commonly found in rifle-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, this forward assist kit is essential for enhancing the overall reliability of your firearm.
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Builders have been adding the Aero Precision AR-15 Forward Assist Assembly KIT to their builds on GunPartPicker since March 2026. All time, it ranks #33 of the 58 forward assists builders have added. Builds with this forward assist are split between 5.56 NATO (50%) and .223 Wylde (33%), split between rifle-length (50%) and mid-length (25%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (80%, then AR-10 20%).
It was out of stock everywhere we track for all of September 2026, and today none of the 4 retailers we track has it in stock right now. Listed prices start at $13.99 at Brownells for when it comes back.
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Builds in the community that include the Aero Precision Ar-15 Forward Assist Assembly Kit
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 22 | $933.96 |
![]() | 22 | $1346.21 |
![]() | 10 | $1017.29 |
![]() | 23 | $4116.62 |
![]() | 19 | $1358.37 |
![]() | 22 | $1727.99 |
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Top reviews
aero FA kit has everything in the box, no need to source separate detents or springs. drop in install on an aero upper was about 5 min with proper punches. detent engages positive
aero forward assist kit with detent, spring, and pin. works correctly once installed but the install was fiddly because the roll pin holes were a touch tight, used a smaller starter punch to walk the pin in. function is correct after install