AR-15 Carbine BOMs

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Now that you’ve selected the small frame (AR-15) class and platform, and have selected the AR-15 carbine, its time to choose a finish level and buy your kit.

We have curated three finish levels for the AR-15 carbine:

Enhanced Mil-Spec (E): This is the basic finish level and the starting point for the other levels. Everything meets the Mil-Spec, as applicable. This is a great starter gun and can be upgraded incrementally up to and beyond our highest finish level.
Furniture and Controls (FC): This builds upon the Enhanced Mil-Spec finish level with improved interfaces with the weapon system and some targeted functional improvements. This finish level will work great for most people and should be the goal for upgrades to the Enhanced Mil-Spec AR.
Duty and Competition (DC): This finish level offers the pinnacle of AR performance. In addition to the improvements of the Furniture and Controls finish level, the Duty and Competition finish level includes significant upgrades to the functioning systems of the AR. This finish level if designed for those who demand absolute performance and reliability.

Below, you will find the appropriate platform components to build an AR-15 carbine on the Aero Precision M4E1 platform. We have modeled this as closely as we can to the specs and quality of our PBA builds, without using any PBA components.

Please note that the component kits on the following pages assume that you are building on the Aero Precision M4E1 platform. If you are building on another AR-15 platform, you may need additional or different components.

AR-15 Carbine Finish Levels

Finish Level

Black

FDE

Enhanced Mil-Spec

Black

BOM MSRP: $1,269.56

FDE

BOM MSRP: $1,329.56

Furniture and Controls

Black

BOM MSRP: $1,568.67

FDE

BOM MSRP: $1,644.67

Duty and Competition

Black

BOM MSRP: $2,263.44

FDE

BOM MSRP: $2,339.44

Enhanced Mil-Spec AR-15 Carbine Build

About This System

This system is built on the Aero Precision Enhanced platform. It is infinitely upgradeable. Due to the quality and functionality of the associated Aero Precision products, you will never have to worry about changing the platform components.

Everything else is meets or exceeds the Mil-Spec standard. This is a great starter gun that can be upgraded later, one component at a time.

What It Is Based On

Upper Assembly

Lower Assembly

Build Kit

Build Enhanced Mil-Spec in Black

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Upper Receiver	APAR600201AC	Aero Precision M4E1, Black	220.00
Handguard	APRA100217C	Aero Precision, 12.7", Black	170.00
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	10.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	2.05
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	APRH101205C	Aero Precision LP, 0.750"	40.00
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	21.00
Bolt Carrier Group***	BCM-BCG-AUTO	BCM Phosphate	214.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	included	included
Charging Handle	55BA5EC	CMMG AR-15	29.95
Lower Receiver	APAR600001C	Aero Precision M4E1, Black	155.00
Parts Kit	55CA601	CMMG Gunbuilder	39.95
Pivot/Takedown Pins	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Detents	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Springs	included	included
Magazine Catch	included	included
Magazine Catch Spring	included	included
Magazine Release Button	included	included
Bolt Catch	included	included
Bolt Catch Buffer	included	included
Bolt Catch Spring	included	included
Safety Selector	included	included
Trigger Group	05-198	ALG QMS	68.25
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	LR-25	Luth-AR A2	4.59
Pistol Grip Bolt	55CA563	CMMG	1.49
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	LR-24	Luth-AR	0.99
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	3.25
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	5.05
Receiver Extension	BCM-Milspec-RE	BCM Carbine	45.00
Buffer	APRH100952C	Aero Precision H1	30.00
Buffer Spring	BS-10A	Luth-AR Carbine	4.99
Buffer Retainer Pin	included	included
Buffer Retainer Spring	included	included
Buttstock	APRH100033C	Aero Precision M4	29.00
			∑ = 1,269.56

* Use coupon code SAS5 for an additional 5% off at Optics Planet.

*** Colt and BCM are the only other readily-available manufacturers that use Microbest components and perform extensive QC of their assemblies. While the BCM and Colt products do not have the additional enhancements as PBA BCGs (O.C.K.S., Sprinco 5-coil extractor spring, Sprinco ejector spring, Sprinco gas rings, Sprinco O-ring), they are the only other BCG manufacturers that we trust.

Build Enhanced Mil-Spec in FDE

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Upper Receiver	APAR600202AC	Aero Precision M4E1, FDE	240.00
Handguard	APRA100284C	Aero Precision, 12.7", FDE	190.00
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	10.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	2.05
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	APRH101205C	Aero Precision LP, 0.750"	40.00
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	21.00
Bolt Carrier Group***	BCM-BCG-AUTO	BCM Phosphate	214.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	included	included
Charging Handle	55BA5EC	CMMG AR-15	29.95
Lower Receiver	APAR600002C	Aero Precision M4E1, FDE	175.00
Parts Kit	55CA601	CMMG Gunbuilder	39.95
Pivot/Takedown Pins	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Detents	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Springs	included	included
Magazine Catch	included	included
Magazine Catch Spring	included	included
Magazine Release Button	included	included
Bolt Catch	included	included
Bolt Catch Buffer	included	included
Bolt Catch Spring	included	included
Safety Selector	included	included
Trigger Group	05-198	ALG QMS	68.25
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	LR-25	Luth-AR A2	4.59
Pistol Grip Bolt	55CA563	CMMG	1.49
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	LR-24	Luth-AR	0.99
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	3.25
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	5.05
Receiver Extension	BCM-Milspec-RE	BCM Carbine	45.00
Buffer	APRH100952C	Aero Precision H1	30.00
Buffer Spring	BS-10A	Luth-AR Carbine	4.99
Buffer Retainer Pin	included	included
Buffer Retainer Spring	included	included
Buttstock	APRH100033C	Aero Precision M4	29.00
			∑ = 1,329.56

* Use coupon code SAS5 for an additional 5% off at Optics Planet.

Furniture and Controls AR-15 Carbine Build

About This System

This system is a HUGE step up from Mil-Spec. The interfaces (furniture and controls) are upgraded for a more user friendly experience. In addition, this system is much nicer to look at. This system has the same benefits of the Enhanced Mil-Spec option, but with the following upgrades:

Radian Raptor ambidextrous charging handle (color-matched).
Forward Controls Design Low Drag Forward Assist (color-matched).
Battle Arms Development enhanced pivot and takedown pins.
Odin Works XMR3 magazine release button (color-matched).
Radian Talon ambidextrous short-throw safety selector (color-matched).
HIPERFIRE Enhanced Duty Heavy Gunner trigger group.
Aero Precision enhanced carbine receiver extension (color-matched).
David Tubb flat wire buffer spring.
ERGO Grips Suregrip 2 pistol grip (color-matched).
Magpul MOE buttstock (color-matched).

What It Is Based On

Upper Assembly

Lower Assembly

Build Kit

Build Furniture and Controls in Black

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Upper Receiver	APAR600201AC	Aero Precision M4E1, Black	220.00
Handguard	APRA100217C	Aero Precision, 12.7", Black	170.00
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	10.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	2.05
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	APRH101205C	Aero Precision LP, 0.750"	40.00
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	21.00
Bolt Carrier Group***	BCM-BCG-AUTO	BCM Phosphate	214.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	LDFA-AA	FCD LDFA, Black	42.00
Charging Handle	R0001	Radian Raptor AR-15, Black	94.95
Lower Receiver	APAR600001C	Aero Precision M4E1, Black	155.00
Pivot/Takedown Pins	BAD-EPS	B.A.D. Enhanced Steel	29.95
Pivot/Takedown Detents	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Springs	included	included
Magazine Catch	LR-13	Luth-AR	5.25
Magazine Catch Spring	LR-16	Luth-AR	1.29
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-BLK	Odin Works XMR3, Black	24.00
Bolt Catch Assembly	LR-11A	Luth-AR	9.99
Safety Selector	R0018	Radian Talon, BLK	59.95
Trigger Group	EDTHG	HIPERFIRE EDTHG	99.00
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	4010-(B)-BK	ERGO 2 Suregrip, Black	26.99
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	3.25
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	5.05
Receiver Extension	APRH101227C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Black	54.00
Buffer	APRH100952C	Aero Precision H1	30.00
Buffer Spring	ARBUF	Tubb AR-15	27.95
Buffer Retainer Pin	LR-01	Luth-AR	1.80
Buffer Retainer Spring	LR-02	Luth-AR	1.25
Buttstock	MAG400-BLK	Magpul MOE, Black	44.95
			∑ = 1,568.67

* Use coupon code SAS5 for an additional 5% off at Optics Planet.

*** Note that we did not upgrade the BCG for the FC level, as we do for our PBA assemblies and kits. Colt and BCM are the only other readily-available manufacturers that use Microbest components and perform extensive QC of their assemblies, but they do not offer their BCGs in chrome. While the BCM and Colt products do not have the additional enhancements as PBA BCGs (O.C.K.S., Sprinco 5-coil extractor spring, Sprinco ejector spring, Sprinco gas rings, Sprinco O-ring), they are the only other BCG manufacturers that we trust.

Build Furniture and Controls in FDE

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Upper Receiver	APAR600202AC	Aero Precision M4E1, FDE	240.00
Handguard	APRA100284C	Aero Precision, 12.7", FDE	190.00
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	10.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	2.05
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	APRH101205C	Aero Precision LP, 0.750"	40.00
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	21.00
Bolt Carrier Group***	BCM-BCG-AUTO	BCM Phosphate	214.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	LDFA-AA-FDE	FCD LDFA, FDE	47.00
Charging Handle	R0003	Radian Raptor AR-15, FDE	99.95
Lower Receiver	APAR600002C	Aero Precision M4E1, FDE	175.00
Pivot/Takedown Pins	BAD-EPS	B.A.D. Enhanced Steel	29.95
Pivot/Takedown Detents	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Springs	included	included
Magazine Catch	LR-13	Luth-AR	5.25
Magazine Catch Spring	LR-16	Luth-AR	1.29
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-FDE	Odin Works XMR3, FDE	25.00
Bolt Catch Assembly	LR-11A	Luth-AR	9.99
Safety Selector	R0020	Radian Talon, FDE	64.95
Trigger Group	EDTHG	HIPERFIRE EDTHG	99.00
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	4010-(B)-DE	ERGO 2 Suregrip, Dark Earth	26.99
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	3.25
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	5.05
Receiver Extension	APRH101804C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Brown	54.00
Buffer	APRH100952C	Aero Precision H1	30.00
Buffer Spring	ARBUF	Tubb AR-15	27.95
Buffer Retainer Pin	LR-01	Luth-AR	1.80
Buffer Retainer Spring	LR-02	Luth-AR	1.25
Buttstock	MAG400-FDE	Magpul MOE, FDE	44.95
			∑ = 1,644.67

* Use coupon code SAS5 for an additional 5% off at Optics Planet.

Duty and Competition AR-15 Carbine Build

About This System

This system is perfect where reliability and performance are essential. As the name implies, this is the system we should be working toward for practical use.

This system has many of the same improvements and benefits of the Furniture and Controls option, including:

Radian Raptor ambidextrous charging handle (color-matched).
Forward Controls Design Low Drag Forward Assist (color-matched).
Battle Arms Development enhanced pivot and takedown pins.
Odin Works XMR3 magazine release button (color-matched).
Radian Talon ambidextrous short-throw safety selector (color-matched).
Aero Precision enhanced carbine receiver extension (color-matched).
ERGO Grips Suregrip 2 pistol grip (color-matched).

In addition, the Duty and Competition carbine finish level included the following additional upgrades:

Precision Armament Hypertap muzzle brake.
Superlative Arms adjustable gas block.
Geissele Super Semi-Automatic Enhanced (SSA-E) trigger group.
JP Enterprises Silent Captured Spring buffer system and buffer retaining pin.
Magpul CTR buttstock (color-matched).

What It Is Based On

Upper Assembly

Lower Assembly

Build Kit

Build Duty and Competition in Black

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Upper Receiver	APAR600201AC	Aero Precision M4E1, Black	220.00
Handguard	APRA100217C	Aero Precision, 12.7", Black	170.00
Muzzle Device	A04612	Precision Armament HYPERTAP	179.99
Crush Washer/Shim	included	included
Barrel	15160-HY8	Criterion Hybrid, .223 Wylde, 16"	329.99
Gas Block	SABO-DI-750SM	Superlative Arms, Black	99.99
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	21.00
Bolt Carrier Group***	BCM-BCG-AUTO	BCM Phosphate	214.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	LDFA-AA	FCD LDFA, Black	42.00
Charging Handle	R0001	Radian Raptor AR-15, Black	94.95
Lower Receiver	APAR600001C	Aero Precision M4E1, Black	155.00
Pivot/Takedown Pins	BAD-EPS	B.A.D. Enhanced Steel	29.95
Pivot/Takedown Detents	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Springs	included	included
Magazine Catch	LR-13	Luth-AR	5.25
Magazine Catch Spring	LR-16	Luth-AR	1.29
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-BLK	Odin Works XMR3, Black	24.00
Bolt Catch Assembly	LR-11A	Luth-AR	9.99
Safety Selector	R0018	Radian Talon, BLK	59.95
Trigger Group	05-160	Geiseele SSA-E	245.00
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	4010-(B)-BK	ERGO 2 Suregrip, Black	26.99
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	3.25
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	5.05
Receiver Extension	APRH101227C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Black	54.00
Buffer System	JPSCS2-15	JP SCS2 AR-15	139.95
Buffer Retainer Pin	JPSCS-BRP	JP BRP	12.95
Buffer Retainer Spring	included	included
Buttstock	MAG310-BLK	Magpul CTR, Black	64.95
Foregrip	BCM-VG-MCMR-MOD-3-BLK	BCM Mod 3, Black	21.00
Ambi Bolt Release	MAG980	Magpul B.A.D.	32.95
			∑ = 2,263.44

* Use coupon code SAS5 for an additional 5% off at Optics Planet.

*** Note that we did not upgrade the BCG for the DC level, as we do for our PBA assemblies and kits. Colt and BCM are the only other readily-available manufacturers that use Microbest components and perform extensive QC of their assemblies, but they do not offer their BCGs in DLC. While the BCM and Colt products do not have the additional enhancements as PBA BCGs (O.C.K.S., Sprinco 5-coil extractor spring, Sprinco ejector spring, Sprinco gas rings, Sprinco O-ring), they are the only other BCG manufacturers that we trust.

Build Duty and Competition in FDE

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Upper Receiver	APAR600202AC	Aero Precision M4E1, FDE	240.00
Handguard	APRA100284C	Aero Precision, 12.7", FDE	190.00
Muzzle Device	A04612	Precision Armament HYPERTAP	179.99
Crush Washer/Shim	included	included
Barrel	15160-HY8	Criterion Hybrid, .223 Wylde, 16"	329.99
Gas Block	SABO-DI-750ST	Superlative Arms, Tan	99.99
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	21.00
Bolt Carrier Group***	BCM-BCG-AUTO	BCM Phosphate	214.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	LDFA-AA-FDE	FCD LDFA, FDE	47.00
Charging Handle	R0003	Radian Raptor AR-15, FDE	99.95
Lower Receiver	APAR600002C	Aero Precision M4E1, FDE	175.00
Pivot/Takedown Pins	BAD-EPS	B.A.D. Enhanced Steel	29.95
Pivot/Takedown Detents	included	included
Pivot/Takedown Springs	included	included
Magazine Catch	LR-13	Luth-AR	5.25
Magazine Catch Spring	LR-16	Luth-AR	1.29
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-FDE	Odin Works XMR3, FDE	25.00
Bolt Catch Assembly	LR-11A	Luth-AR	9.99
Safety Selector	R0020	Radian Talon, FDE	64.95
Trigger Group	05-160	Geiseele SSA-E	245.00
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	4010-(B)-DE	ERGO 2 Suregrip, Dark Earth	26.99
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	3.25
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	5.05
Receiver Extension	APRH101804C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Brown	54.00
Buffer System	JPSCS2-15	JP SCS2 AR-15	139.95
Buffer Retainer Pin	JPSCS-BRP	JP BRP	12.95
Buffer Retainer Spring	included	included
Buttstock	MAG310-FDE	Magpul CTR, FDE	64.95
Foregrip	BCM-VG-MCMR-MOD-3-FDE	BCM Mod 3, FDE	21.00
Ambi Bolt Release	MAG980	Magpul B.A.D.	32.95
			∑ = 2,339.44

* Use coupon code SAS5 for an additional 5% off at Optics Planet.

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