Aero · Carbine
Aero Precision M4E1
Gas-operated · 5.56x45mm NATO · introduced 2015
Also known as Aero Precision M4E1 Complete Rifle
About the Aero Precision M4E1
The Aero Precision M4E1 complete rifle is an AR-15-pattern semi-automatic carbine built on Aero's Enhanced (M4E1) upper receiver, which integrates the handguard mounting platform into a one-piece design for a rigid, free-floated barrel. It uses a 16-inch nitride 5.56 barrel with a 1:8 twist, mid-length direct-impingement gas, an ATLAS R-ONE 15-inch M-LOK handguard, VG6 muzzle device, ambidextrous Breach charging handle and Magpul furniture.
Aero Precision M4E1 specifications
General
- Type
- Carbine
- Action
- Gas-operated
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Calibres
- 5.56x45mm NATO
- Magazine capacity
- 30 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 406 mm (16.0 in)
- Overall length
- 851 mm (33.5 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 2.92 kg (6.44 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:8 in (203 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Aluminum
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- black_anodized
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 945 m/s (3100 fps)
- Effective range
- 500 m
History
- Introduced
- 2015
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
Features
- Free float handguard
- M lok handguard
- Muzzle brake
- Adjustable stock
- Ambidextrous charging handle
- Accessory rail
Safety
- Manual safety
Distinct from the separately listed M4E1 Complete configuration; Aero offers the M4E1 in multiple finishes and furniture options.
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