The black will have key-mod.
Yes, because .300 Blackout uses a standard AR-15 BCG and a standard AR-15 charging handle. So any AR-15 charging handle and DI BCG will work.
The Aero Precision M4E1 Enhanced 8in .300 Blackout Quantum Handguard Complete Upper Receiver Black model that is available is MLOK.
The Aero Precision M4E1 Enhanced 8in .300 Blackout Quantum Handguard Complete Upper Receiver is in 300 Blackout so it is a .30 caliber. It will fit a Springfield Armory 300 Blackout Lower.
Aero Precision does not recommed a specific buffer weight for their M4E1 Enhanced 8in .300 Blackout Quantum Handguard Complete Upper Receiver. However, I would recommend using an H3 buffer due to the barrel length and caliber. This will allow for better functionality and use with a suppressor.
The Aero Precision M4E1 Enhanced 8in .300 Blackout Quantum Handguard Complete Upper Receiver will work with a Mil-Spec Lower. So yes, it will work with a Franklin Armory CA11 Lower.
This should be compatible.
One is Black one is FDE it will state color in description.
Because the upper comes assembled as appose to disassembled.
This Accepts standard AR15/M16 components.