AR-15 Carbine Build Kits

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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.

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

Platform (MSRP): $510.00

Build Kit (MSRP): $526.10

Total (MSRP): $1,036.10

FDE

Platform (MSRP): $570.00

Build Kit (MSRP): $526.10

Total (MSRP): $1,096.10

Furniture and Controls

Black

Platform (MSRP): $510.00

Build Kit (MSRP): $855.15

Total (MSRP): $1,365.15

FDE

Platform (MSRP): $570.00

Build Kit (MSRP): $912.09

Total (MSRP): $1,482.09

Duty and Competition

Black

Platform (MSRP): $510.00

Build Kit (MSRP): $1,547.19

Total (MSRP): $2,057.19

FDE

Platform (MSRP): $570.00

Build Kit (MSRP): $1,604.13

Total (MSRP): $2,174.13

Enhanced Mil-Spec AR-15 Carbine Build Kit

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 Mil-Spec standards. This is a great starter gun that can be upgraded later, one component at a time.

Build Enhanced Mil-Spec in Black

Not Available at Optics Planet

Not Available at Brownells

Black Parts Kit

Not Available at Brownells

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Parts Kit	LRPK-1	Luth-AR LPK	57.99
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	9.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	1.99
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	GB-LP750	Luth-AR LP, 0.750"	18.95
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	19.00
Bolt Carrier Group	CC-0104	Cryptic Coatings, Phosphate	130.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	included	included
Charging Handle	UR-19	Luth-AR .223	20.25
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	included	included
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	included	included
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	2.99
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	4.99
Receiver Extension	BS-15M	Luth-AR Carbine	25.95
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	25.00
			∑ = 526.10

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

Build Enhanced Mil-Spec in FDE

Not Available at Optics Planet

FDE Parts Kit

Not Available at Brownells

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Parts Kit	LRPK-1	Luth-AR LPK	57.99
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	9.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	1.99
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	GB-LP750	Luth-AR LP, 0.750"	18.95
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	19.00
Bolt Carrier Group	CC-0104	Cryptic Coatings, Phosphate	130.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	included	included
Charging Handle	UR-19	Luth-AR .223	20.25
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	included	included
Trigger/Hammer Pins	included	included
Pistol Grip	included	included
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	2.99
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	4.99
Receiver Extension	BS-15M	Luth-AR Carbine	25.95
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	25.00
			∑ = 526.10

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

Furniture and Controls AR-15 Carbine Build Kit

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).
Enhanced pivot and takedown pins (color-matched).
Radian Talon ambidextrous short-throw safety selector (color-matched).
HIPERFIRE Enhanced Duty Heavy Gunner trigger group.
Wilson Combat anti-walk trigger/hammer pins.
Aero Precision Enhanced carbine receiver extension (color-matched).
Strike Industries Flat Wire Carbine buffer spring.
Magpul MOE pistol grip (color-matched).
Magpul MOE buttstock (color-matched).

Build Furniture and Controls in Black

Not Available at Optics Planet

Not Available at Brownells

Black Parts Kit

Not Available at Brownells

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	9.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	1.99
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	GB-LP750	Luth-AR LP, 0.750"	18.95
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	19.00
Bolt Carrier Group	CC-0104	Cryptic Coatings, Phosphate	130.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	included	included
Charging Handle	R0001	Radian Raptor AR-15, Black	94.95
Pivot/Takedown Pins	AR TPS BL	Timber Creek, Black	19.99
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	1.25
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-BLK	Odin Works XMR3, Black	22.00
Bolt Catch Assembly	LR-11A	Luth-AR	9.99
Safety Selector	R0018	Radian Talon, FDE	59.95
Trigger Group	EDTHG	HIPERFIRE EDTHG	99.00
Trigger/Hammer Pins	TR-AWP-B	Wilson Combat AWP	10.95
Pistol Grip	MAG415-BLK	Magpul MOE, Black	20.95
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	2.99
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	4.99
Receiver Extension	APRH101227C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Black	49.00
Buffer	APRH100952C	Aero Precision H1	30.00
Buffer Spring	SI-AR-FWS-C	Strike Industries AR-15 FWS	21.95
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
			∑ = 855.15

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

Build Furniture and Controls in FDE

Not Available at Optics Planet

FDE Parts Kit

Not Available at Brownells

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Muzzle Device	APRH100111C	Aero Precision A2, 5.56mm	9.00
Crush Washer/Shim	BL-06-CW	Luth-AR 1/2x28	1.99
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	GB-LP750	Luth-AR LP, 0.750"	18.95
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	19.00
Bolt Carrier Group	CC-0104	Cryptic Coatings, Phosphate	130.00
Dust Cover	SI-AR-UDC-E-03-223-FDE	Strike Industries .223, FDE	15.95
Forward Assist	AR FA FDE	Timber Creek, FDE	29.99
Charging Handle	R0003	Radian Raptor AR-15, FDE	99.95
Pivot/Takedown Pins	AR TPS FDE	Timber Creek, FDE	19.99
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	1.25
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-FDE	Odin Works XMR3, FDE	23.00
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	TR-AWP-B	Wilson Combat AWP	10.95
Pistol Grip	MAG415-FDE	Magpul MOE, FDE	20.95
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	2.99
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	4.99
Receiver Extension	APRH101804C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Brown	49.00
Buffer	APRH100952C	Aero Precision H1	30.00
Buffer Spring	SI-AR-FWS-C	Strike Industries AR-15 FWS	21.95
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
			∑ = 912.09

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

Duty and Competition AR-15 Carbine Build Kit

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).
Timber Creek Enhanced pivot and takedown pins (color-matched).
Radian Talon ambidextrous short-throw safety selector (color-matched).
Wilson Combat anti-walk trigger/hammer pins.
Aero Precision Enhanced carbine receiver extension (color-matched).
Magpul MOE 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.
Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black DLC bolt carrier group.
Geissele Super Semi-Automatic (SSA) trigger group.
JP Enterprises Silent Captured Spring buffer system.
Magpul CTR buttstock (color-matched).

Build Duty and Competition in Black

Not Available at Optics Planet

Not Available at Brownells

Black Parts Kit

Not Available at Brownells

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Muzzle Device	A04612	Precision Armament HYPERTAP	179.99
Crush Washer/Shim	included	included
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	SABO-DI-750SM	Superlative Arms, Black	99.99
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	19.00
Bolt Carrier Group	CC-0100	Cryptic Coatings, DLC	280.00
Dust Cover	included	included
Forward Assist	included	included
Charging Handle	R0001	Radian Raptor AR-15, Black	94.95
Pivot/Takedown Pins	AR TPS BL	Timber Creek, Black	19.99
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	1.25
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-BLK	Odin Works XMR3, Black	22.00
Bolt Catch Assembly	LR-11A	Luth-AR	9.99
Safety Selector	R0018	Radian Talon, FDE	59.95
Trigger Group	05-160	Geiseele SSA-E	245.00
Trigger/Hammer Pins	TR-AWP-B	Wilson Combat AWP	10.95
Pistol Grip	MAG415-BLK	Magpul MOE, Black	20.95
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	2.99
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	4.99
Receiver Extension	APRH101227C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Black	49.00
Buffer Assembly	JPSCS2-15K	JP SCS Kit	177.95
Buffer Retainer Pin	LR-01	Luth-AR	1.80
Buffer Retainer Spring	LR-02	Luth-AR	1.25
Buttstock	MAG310-BLK	Magpul CTR, Black	64.95
			∑ = 1,547.19

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

Build Duty and Competition in FDE

Not Available at Optics Planet

FDE Parts Kit

Not Available at Brownells

Part Type	MPN	Part	MSRP
Muzzle Device	A04612	Precision Armament HYPERTAP	179.99
Crush Washer/Shim	included	included
Barrel	BABL556015M	Ballistic Advantage Modern 16"	175.00
Gas Block	SABO-DI-750ST	Superlative Arms, Tan	99.99
Gas Tube	APRH100282C	Aero Precision Mid, Black	19.00
Bolt Carrier Group	CC-0100	Cryptic Coatings, DLC	280.00
Dust Cover	SI-AR-UDC-E-03-223-FDE	Strike Industries .223, FDE	15.95
Forward Assist	AR FA FDE	Timber Creek, FDE	29.99
Charging Handle	R0003	Radian Raptor AR-15, FDE	99.95
Pivot/Takedown Pins	AR TPS FDE	Timber Creek, FDE	19.99
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	1.25
Magazine Release Button	ACC-XMR3-FDE	Odin Works XMR3, FDE	23.00
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	TR-AWP-B	Wilson Combat AWP	10.95
Pistol Grip	MAG415-FDE	Magpul MOE, FDE	20.95
Pistol Grip Bolt	included	included
Pistol Grip Lock Washer	included	included
Receiver Extension End Plate	CS-01	Luth-AR	2.99
Receiver Extension Castle Nut	CS-02	Luth-AR	4.99
Receiver Extension	APRH101804C	Aero Precision Carbine-E, Brown	49.00
Buffer Assembly	JPSCS2-15K	JP SCS Kit	177.95
Buffer Retainer Pin	LR-01	Luth-AR	1.80
Buffer Retainer Spring	LR-02	Luth-AR	1.25
Buttstock	MAG310-FDE	Magpul CTR, FDE	64.95
			∑ = 1,604.13

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

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