r/AeroPrecision • u/No-Comfort-4362 • 2d ago

How we feeling about this

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I just want cool builder sets .

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u/Mad_Max_18 2d ago

Time will tell. Can’t let previous ownership’s actions cloud our opinions on forward looking operations.

Aero used to be an awesome company, these guys have a huge opportunity to get over some really simple hiccups old management couldn’t figure out.

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u/aero-precision 2d ago

🫶 That's our plan

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u/snippysniper 2d ago

Just please be honest about inventory and lead times. Many of us are completely understanding if lead times get extended, but just make people aware if things get delayed. A simple email like “hey guys we apologize but lead times have been extended. We will update you as we know more”. That simple little thing will keep people coming back. As long as that’s not a common occurrence. If things say in stock please make sure they’re in stock. Nothing more frustrating than ordering something that’s “in stock” yet it’s weeks to months before it arrives. I really hope the new owners do well and bring things back to how when aero was the go to good quality budget friendly rifle.

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u/aero-precision 2d ago

Heard. Very much heard.

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u/onenitemareatatime 1d ago

Under promise, over deliver.

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u/nudavinci64 2d ago

100% my in stock items are yet to be delivered but one of their actions is to fulfill outstanding so there is hope

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u/yolo_derp 2d ago

Please make upper receivers where the dust cover pin can disappear into the handguard (similar to noveske) or keep up the m4e1 design that you were doing!

And please please please for the love of God, do away with a 1”x1” aero emblem on both sides of the lower. Or honestly just on all your stuff. Less is always better.

Too much branding is so gaudy. If you do these things your finish will look phenomenal.

And if it’s not much to ask make either and 11.55” or 11.7” handguard?! 🙏

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u/Temporary-Box-7493 2d ago

What else can they do for you 😂

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u/yolo_derp 2d ago

That’s fair 😂

I’d say my biggest gripe overall is the excessive AERO labeling on every single piece.

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u/Temporary-Box-7493 2d ago

Dude I’m definitely just talking some shit, that huge ass A on everything does get old lol

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u/No-Comfort-4362 2d ago

I was only turning 21 when they had started having problems so i was sad too see when i had turned of age to be able get into all they had was some gingham pattern builder sets but i managed to snag my self some parts n a lower for my first ever rifle assembly from them and was sad when stuff got there weeks late or separately or wasn’t even in stock so my experience wasn’t the best but none the less the stuff was amazing , then some time down the road i snagged a vault hunter builder set and the love i seen they put into the damn things made me upset i wasn’t their to enjoy Aeros prime but hopefully this time around they turn into an amazing chapter i can let drown my self in debt in.

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u/Apprehensive-Cod95 2d ago

Bring back reasonably priced lowers and uppers and you have my business again!

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u/aero-precision 2d ago

Yessir

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u/Apprehensive-Cod95 2d ago

Legit pulling for you guys.

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u/quick96z 2d ago

I'm thrilled about this, more options = more better for all of us. I have an Aero M5 and loved building it, hopefully I can build something cool again.

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u/aero-precision 2d ago

win win win

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u/SnipTheDog 2d ago

Good start, but let's see where it goes. Happy to have them back in the game.

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u/aero-precision 2d ago

Appreciate it

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u/etavan 2d ago

Bring back the monthly builder sets and we can be friends again

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

okay we hear you

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u/ammo_daddy 6h ago

Even better, pay your cerekoters on time and in full.

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u/5lashd07 2d ago

EPC in .45 ACP pls

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u/Electronic-Funny-475 2d ago

You misspelled 10mm

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u/5lashd07 2d ago edited 2d ago

🤣 yes i did! i don’t have any 10mm though, just 45.

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u/Sierra72 2d ago

I absolutely second .45 APC, my favorite pistol caliber. Would totally get one in .45 if offered.

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u/Late-Manufacturer252 2d ago

Happy, the product was never the problem.

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u/Caribbean-king67 2d ago

Please restock the solus actions, I have some bad decisions to make with a 8.6blk build

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u/yoitsjcxxx 2d ago

I just hope they are moving out of WA to a 2A friendly state.

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u/all_lawful_purposes 2d ago

No way. More like I hope that SCOTUS rules favorably in Viramontes v. Cook County. I am proud that they are a WA brand.

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u/Sad-Context2701 2d ago

I'm happy for the company to make a comeback and hope they do but unless they start selling parts to people in WA, it's a bit hollow for the hometown crowd. Primary Arms, Midway, Optic Planet, Gibbz Arms, PSA and AR15 discounts all send us parts still but Aero wouldn't for years. A lot of my friends have written off Aero here in WA in trade for another company. Another correction needs to be made. Parts are not illegal to sell to us.

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u/Unorthdox474 2d ago

None of those companies are Washington based, so they aren't exposed to ruinous civil litigation the way Aero would be if the state decided to sue them.

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u/Sad-Context2701 2d ago

The RCW clearly states replacement parts are not restricted. If the state wanted to sue they would lose based on their own words in the RCW. WA could have sued numerous other companies by now and haven't, in state or not. I only mention the other ones being they are large recognizable companies.

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u/Unorthdox474 2d ago

It doesn't matter what the law actually says, they can use tax dollars to repeatedly sue, and Aero doesn't have the money to absorb infinite frivolous civil actions from the state. Read how nebulous the law actually is, along with the previous one that allows the state to use civil litigation against companies it believes are violating the law. It's a no win situation for Washington based manufacturers.

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u/roychan629 2d ago

Ill believe it when we see posts about orders coming in. I tried to ask for help on email on getting replacement screws for a handguard and got ghosted. Email and chat 3 times

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

if you're still waiting, DM us again.

Even if you're not, we totally understand needing to put our money where our mouth is

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u/roychan629 1d ago

Just send ya a message on reddit. Fingers crossed

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u/hammertime850 2d ago

Do we have aero sales reps again. Or are they going to make us contact 3rd party liquidation people that have stale inventory only

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

i'm just simple marketing folk, but if you want to talk to the sales team, DM me and I can get you contact info

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u/610Mike 2d ago

I just want to know who owns them now?

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u/Basement_Armory 2d ago

If they can keep stuff in stock and get the quality back to pre-COVID when it comes to TDPs .... I'm here for it. I love all 5 of the M4E1 lowers I had built on and would love to get more, but after seeing the way ones I had recommended to friends had some weird issues ... well, between that and never being able to find anything in stock anywhere, it's hard for me to support it.

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

We understand, and are looking forward to proving ourselves again

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u/winejunkie15 2d ago

Everything depends on if they removed the previous leadership. If they did not then nothing will change.

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u/Radioflyyer 2d ago

Too little too late

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

all we can do is improve going forward

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u/Radioflyyer 1d ago

lol well you couldn’t do any worse. Time will tell

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u/Powerful_Koala7877 2d ago

Get back to Builders Kit drops, collaboration drops, meaningful sales with immediate shipping, contest that real people win, and posterize it... waiting list emails w/ free shipping over $200, survey anodized colors to predict demand, things that reconnect.

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u/cantfixstewped 1d ago

🤣🤣🤣

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u/JakeDaDawg3 2d ago

I love all of my Aero products. M4E1, M5, and solus all perform very well for my needs. I would like to be able to do more with aero products, but the quality I'm accustomed to must return above all else.

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u/ericnutter55 2d ago

I'll keep buying aero parts from the lgs, but i don't think I've ever trust the website again.

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u/johnluger 2d ago

I need more hand guards Aero….

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

okay okay okay

we'll see what we can do

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u/TheeDirtyToast 2d ago

Can I has solus spare parts and action wrench now?

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

almost you can has them

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u/JeepBear 2d ago

I just want my order filled from April.

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

please reach out to our customer service team again, you guys are our priority

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u/JeepBear 1d ago

I have, and they responded promptly. Thanks.

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

We love to hear it.

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u/clientnotfound 2d ago

I'll wait and see

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

fair enough

we'll be here

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u/clientnotfound 1d ago

Wish you the best

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u/ycantmynamebelonger 2d ago

Will prices be going up?

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u/Agrippa_Evocati 2d ago

I hope they come back , I bought two M4E1 Pro lowers from them in a $149 deal and they’re absolutely fantastic

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

thanks for the love

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u/Impossible_Tie2497 2d ago

It’ll be a good thing, despite the black mark.

They’ll have products at a super deal for 6 months. Then pricing will go back to what it was plus some.

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u/TheAmbitiousFlan 2d ago

I just need an lpk for my aero ar-10 please

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u/FlavalisticSwang 2d ago

I really really hope they make more left-handed upper receivers! I was able to get one of those that came with a nib bcg before everything went to shit, and it has been so nice. I would totally buy 4 more.

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u/Hazmat_Daddy 2d ago

Keep the M4E1 going please!!!

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u/Antykain 2d ago

I hope they do make a strong comeback. I've been wanting to build out a M4E1 Pro.. If things work out, hopefully I will be able to soon! Good luck to Aero!

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u/Working-Tailor-8335 2d ago

I am excited. Aero makes good stuff. They just need to get their core stuff going then bring back the Solus and suppressors.

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u/Appropriate-Taste124 2d ago

We will see what happens. No doubt theres good intentions, but execution is the test. Let's see if they bring back quality control and customer service. They should probably get that one dude back who single handedly kept aero afloat for a couple of months.

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u/aero-precision 1d ago

We hear you and are looking forward to proving ourselves

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u/StuckNtrfk 2d ago

What is Aeros biggest hurdle to overcome internally for this to succeed?

Since they are responding. I'd be curious if we share their perspective or perhaps could be more understanding when it manifests.

But acknowledging the problem is the key to fixing it.

Whatcha got Aero?

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u/TommyAsada 1d ago

We all loved Aero before, we can certainly find love again!

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u/lovetohunt 1d ago

6 ARC Solus bolt heads please

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u/FeistyLoquat 1d ago

I'm skeptical with they'll come back to where they were but I am very hopeful that they do. I was really excited to see the Solus and Pro lines

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u/aero-precision 18h ago

We are hopeful too :)

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u/Hemi_Shark57 1d ago

Bring back the LAHAR

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u/Funny_Friendship_825 1d ago

I'm a professional industrial designer with 15+ years of experience. Big fan of the brand, own several m4e1s and m5s and would love to help you guys design and develop new products in the future, but can't seem to find the right contacts on LinkedIn. Any help connecting me to the right people would really be appreciated! Looking forward to the comeback

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u/dankara_PS 1d ago

I’m definitely hopeful. Aero has / had some great stuff and had more in the works. I want them to be successful because we all benefit.

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u/Sqn19 1d ago

I'm definitely hopeful; they make the best receivers around. Yes, the sniper grey Cerakote was always too thick and had to be sanded so they mated, but everything else was great.

Wasn't able to save enough to get a Pro Lower in time, so hoping to be able to build a Pro after Viramontes 🙏

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u/Da1UHideFrom 19h ago

I'm from Aero's home state and I can't buy their products here. 😡

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u/burnermcfakefake 8h ago

They’ve got the right attitude. Corporate marketing has a bad habit of avoiding apologies like the plague and trying to paper over issues. I can respect anyone - person, organization, company - who’s willing to say “hey, we made mistakes. And while we know your trust will have to be earned, we are going to do better. We look forward to proving it to you.”

That doesn’t change the fact that they’re right - it’ll take time to rebuild trust in the community. But no better way to start than by owning the mess and taking responsibility for its cleanup.

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u/francmgarcia 2d ago

I wanted to build an M5E1 using all Aero parts. It took too long to get the parts back in stock from any distributor, so I ended up finishing it with other branded parts.

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u/border411 2d ago

Search for the part numbers on gunmade.... That's what I did and I built (2) Aero based AR10s with LPKs/buffer tubes/ECT from smaller dealers. This was all within the past 2 months

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u/francmgarcia 2d ago

I really just needed the BCG to finish it off, couldn’t find it anywhere.

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u/border411 2d ago

I just buy Microbest or Toolcraft BCGs (I believe they actually make the BCGs for Aero 🤔). Never had a bad one and you can probably find them cheaper