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Aero Precision
Overview
The Aero Precision Mid-Length Gas Tube is designed for use in mid-length gas systems, providing a reliable pathway for exhaust gases to cycle back into the action of your firearm. Made from carbon steel and finished with a nitride coating, this gas tube offers durability and corrosion resistance, ensuring optimal performance even under demanding conditions. This gas tube is commonly found in builds utilizing the 5.56 NATO caliber, making it a suitable choice for standard AR-15 configurations.
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Aero Precision Gas Tube, Mid-Length - Melonite was the fourth most added gas tube on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Sons of Liberty Gun Works AR-15 Gas Tube Stainless Steel Mid-Length, with about 8% of all gas tubes added to builds. Up from #5 in July. Builds with this gas tube are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (69%, then .223 Wylde 31%), mostly on mid-length gas (90%, then rifle-length 10%), and nearly all AR-15.
It was out of stock everywhere we track for all of August 2026, and today none of the 7 retailers we track has it in stock right now. Listed prices start at $18.99 at Brownells for when it comes back.
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Builds in the community that include the Aero Precision Gas Tube, Mid-Length - Melonite
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 16 | $1312.40 |
 | 10 | $1478.00 |
 | 13 | $1128.35 |
 | 27 | $2299.24 |
 | 26 | $3299.40 |
 | 19 | $2463.55 |
 | 14 | $3081.72 |
 | 12 | $652.76 |
 | 28 | $2089.27 |
 | 13 | $1857.69 |
 | 20 | $3273.53 |
 | 9 | $1915.47 |
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Top reviews
Aero Precision mid length melonite gas tube is a real upgrade over a parkerized tube. Melonite resists carbon. Pin holes line up correctly. Cycles consistently on a 16 inch carbine. Black finish matches mil-spec uppers well.
Aero Precisions melonite mid length gas tube works fine on a 16in build. Pin holes lined up with my Aero gas block. Black finish from melonite resists carbon buildup. No discoloration visible after about 800 rounds.
