Bought an Aero Precision M5E1 Kit

[2A2Dend]

I purchased an upper/lower combo set from a dealer on 10/18/16. Arrival date to my FFL is 10/28/16.
Any other time I bought a firearm from a dealer, shipping was 2-3 days FEDEX or USPS Priority. Considering the lower is registered and shipped to the FFL, shouldn't the shipping time be more expedient than mentioned above?

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[Brutus57]

I purchased an upper/lower combo set from a dealer on 10/18/16. Arrival date to my FFL is 10/28/16.
Any other time I bought a firearm from a dealer, shipping was 2-3 days FEDEX or USPS Priority. Considering the lower is registered and shipped to the FFL, shouldn't the shipping time be more expedient than mentioned above?

I am coming to the conclusion that with the OEM guys that it's "you buy it, and then we will build it." Just a hunch.

Brutus Out

 

[UserNameInUse]

Probably because handguns have to go by next day or priority but rifles can go by ground.

 

[PiratePast40]

They're listed as out of stock. Wouldn't surprise me if you're in line with everyone else.

I have the M4E1 upper w/hand guard and it's definitely nice. Barrel and hand guard attachment is simple and quick. Matches the Gen 2 lower and also has the upper/lower tension adjustment screw in case you need it. Looks like the M5 also has a threaded lower detent hole. That'll save some time and frustration.

Had mine out yesterday. Great shooter.

 

[2A2Dend]

Probably because handguns have to go by next day or priority but rifles can go by ground.

That's it. I remember now.
Sometimes it's easier to ask.
Thanks

 

[Member 3687]

When they ship hand guns it is over night and rifles can go ground that is true.

I have been finding that it is not so much the shipping it is the handling process that is taking the time a lot of places are so busy it takes a two or three days to actually get the order ready to ship then the day or so to get it to you.

Many dealers also only place orders when they get to a certain dollar amount so they get free shipping or they have to charge you adding to the cost. So some will put it on hold wait a day or so to fill the order dollar value then have it sent. This very common with small dealers.

It's hard to say what it could be but it will be here on the 28th for a weekend build.

Have fun.

 

[2A2Dend]

No rush. This will be my first AR10 build, so a WIP. But I am a little giddy

 

[AMT]

I called BCM and was asking about a particular rifle they make. I was told that due to the "current market situation", I was told 10-12 MONTHS was the backlog. Maybe Areo was backlogged also?

 

[2A2Dend]

After supplying my DD214, I bought my kit here. Aero Precision .308 M5 Builder Set Keymod

 

[2A2Dend]

My M5E1 kit arrived today. The fitment and finish is really nice.

 

[akmewon]

5 more in stock too

 

[Gene Rojas]

How did your M5E1 build go? I'm finally gathering parts on mine.

Geno