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Q&A for Aero Precision M4E1 AR-15 16in 5.56 Mid Barrel Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider — 48 Questions & 51 Answers

Name Aero Precision M4E1 AR-15 16in 5.56 Mid Barrel Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider (4.5)
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Junbug, member, from PA, United States, asked on October 19, 2022

So this is the enhanced upper? not threaded and is it gen 1 or Gen 2

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on October 25, 2022

These Aero Precision M4E1 AR-15 5.56 Mid Barrel Complete Upper Receivers are the enhanced uppers. They are threaded and have the Gen 2 Enhanced Handguards.

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JB, guest, from WY, United States, asked on June 14, 2022

Is it 14.5 with the flash hider or 14.5 w/o the A2

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Answered by Aero Precision USA, Manufacturer from WA, United States, on July 20, 2022

Without the muzzle device.

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Ridge McBride, member, from MO, United States, asked on January 22, 2021

What is the inside diameter of the Handguard?

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com s we can further answer your question.

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BGK, member, from CO, United States, asked on December 04, 2020

will the 16 inch barrel work with a carbine buffer?

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com se we can further answer your question.

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paul, member, from VA, United States, asked on April 17, 2020

are the barrels chrome lined?

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Answered by Aero Precision USA, Manufacturer from WA, United States, on February 10, 2021

Negative, these barrels are 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium with a QPQ corrosion resistant finish.

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Rob How, member, from FL, United States, asked on March 10, 2020

Is that barrel a M4 carbine length?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 25, 2020

No, the barrels are listed as mid-length barrels and are government profile.

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Lapayne1usmc, member, from TX, United States, asked on February 16, 2020

Is the reciever the enhanced version or the threaded version?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 25, 2020

It is listed as the Enhanced upper by Aero Precision.

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BB, member, from GA, United States, asked on December 06, 2022

Is the A2 flash hider pined and or welded?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 09, 2022

No. The Aero Precision M4E1 AR-15 5.56 Mid Barrel Complete Upper Receiver features a removable A2 flash hider with 1/2x28 threads.

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Answered by Aero Precision USA, Manufacturer from WA, United States, on December 15, 2022

This will feature the one currently pictured.

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Eric, member, from UT, United States, asked on November 20, 2022

Will the 16” barrel mid length gas system work with a oem carbine buffer

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on November 22, 2022

Yes, the 16" Aero Precision M4E1 AR-15 5.56 Mid Barrel Complete Upper Receiver will function as intended paired with a standard carbine buffer.

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