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Tash,
from PA, United States
Written on January 9, 2026
There are no alternatives either. Works only with the upper receivers that already fit them. The barrel nut that is supposed to make it adaptable to other builds, is on back order for six months. Don’t waste your time with this. OpticsPlanet has no other affordable/comparable items that aren’t over $200.
Would recommend: No
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Gmurph72,
Verified Owner
from LA, United States
Written on January 5, 2026
Last piece needed for my build always order my Aero products through optics planet. good prices and fast shipping. Also have some pretty good customer service.
Would recommend: Yes
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David Massey,
from TX, United States
Written on December 24, 2025
Only reason it is 4 stars is because it doesn’t come with the required barrel nut. And that nut is back ordered everywhere
Would recommend: Yes
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Unless you have a BAR Barrel Nut on-hand, good luck mounting this thing….absolutely none anywhere….at all.
Pros:
- Good build quality and light weight
Cons:
- OEM did not make enough proprietary parts to field their products
Would recommend: No
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Kp3866,
from TX, United States
Written on December 2, 2025
great upgraded rail by aero and works perfect for a tucked suppressor
Would recommend: Yes
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cdub,
from CA, United States
Written on November 13, 2025
Aero really needs to make it a point to say that this is only compatible with the m4E1 ENHANCED upper. They even should bold it and upper case it. I don't even see it listed in the description here at ALL. The point of me buying this handguard was so I didn't have to buy an extra barrel nut, but then when I get the handguard I found out you need an extra enhanced version. The company can't be clear in their description and advertising. There's a reviewer trying to put that all on me as the buyer for not doing enough research. That's a bunch of BS.. when you read a description for a product that piece of information is important to be listed in there, I'm curious to where the other reviewer got his proprietary information. He probably learned by ordering the wrong parts like I did lol.
Would recommend: No
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Mr FDS,
from CA, United States
Written on November 7, 2025
Guys I see some people have concerns over the barrel nut. Please understand this is the ENHANCED hand guard. It mates to the ENHANCED upper receiver directly which serves as hybrid type system. The barrel nut / locking system is part of the upper itself.
Would recommend: Yes
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Tim Hall,
Verified Owner
from FL, United States
Written on November 2, 2025
I love the larger Aero Precision Gen-2 M-LOK handguard — it looks fantastic and has a solid, premium feel on the gun. Gives plenty of room for tucked suppressors or bigger linear comps and cleans up the profile nicely. My only gripe is the barrel nut (BAR nut) is never in stock, would’ve been perfect as an all-in-one buy. Otherwise, great piece and highly recommend if you like a roomy, sleek handguard.
Would recommend: Yes
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Tim Hall,
Verified Owner
from FL, United States
Written on October 30, 2025
Really like the look and feel of this Aero Precision handguard — clean design, lightweight, and feels solid once installed. Only downside is that it doesn’t come with the barrel nut, which would’ve made it a perfect package. Still a great choice if you’re already running Aero parts.
Would recommend: Yes
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Todd Saunders,
from VA, United States
Written on October 28, 2025
The Aero gen 2 handguard is a thing of beauty - particularly when paired with an Aero M4E1 ENHANCED upper. When using with the standard M4E1 upper - it can be very challenging if you do not have the AERO BAR nut. If this is the case - only buy the Aero handguard when the BAR barrel nut Is included.
Pros:
- Awesome when used with Aero M4E1 ENHANCED UPPER
Cons:
- A real challenge to find AERO BAR nut fit using with standard mil spec upper
Would recommend: Yes
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