What You Need To Build Your EPC

[@Skidz1818]

Have an Aero EPC-9 with ALMOST all Aero parts in it (95%) buffer weight, charging handle, safety selector are not Aero. I did change the buffer weight to a KAW 10oz and it made a huge difference in felt recoil. That with the VG6 muzzle device made it very soft shooting. I have NEVER had a malfunction with it in anyway. That being said when I told this to the rep at Aero he said I was lucky as it is not common to hear that. He said have you noticed how its been around for some time now but the other caliber options are still not released? He said Aero is not even trying to release them as the issues with the 9mm platform are still occurring. I consider my EPC-9 to be one of my fav firearms and would grab it in a SHTF scenario without hesitation, not sure why the rep was trashing it so hard.

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

Been waiting months and months to get a M5 lower. Turned on notifications. Missed out the first two times. 3rd time I had my email open when the notification came, went to the website and “IN STOCK!” Put it in my cart, filled out the checkout info, CLICKED COMPLETE ORDER... “Sorry out of stock”/just kidding we sold it to someone else while you were checking out. I know times are tough, but that was cold Aero.

[@shramj]

What's up brothers, just got 2 of the EPC 9mm receiver sets under the blemmed section, can't wait to build these!

[@Boy_sumi]

Wow, didn’t know about that option for $60 less. I got a set from Brownells. Good luck on your build!

[@k.c.williams3385]

Looking forward to complete 10mm carbine

[@thedowntrodden1522]

Good luck finding a bolt carrier group I've been looking everywhere and have every other part what a fun build

[@drewtibbe77]

I was in the same boat so I emailed them and this is what I got back “Jp Enterprises Ballistic Advantage KAK Angstadt Kaw Valley New Frontier Stern Defense Faxon Failzero NiB these ones are tested so far to have worked” I then picked up the FailZero NiB from Primary arms on sale. Have yet to build it so I can’t confirm but I have high hopes!

[@SlavicCinnamonRollie556]

just in stock 10 mins ago lol i snagged one then came here to watch videos..

[@thedowntrodden1522]

@@SlavicCinnamonRollie556 yeah I finally got one a couple weeks ago it runs good

[@SlavicCinnamonRollie556]

@@thedowntrodden1522 hell yeah, glad to hear that!

[@matthewbrittian2004]

@@drewtibbe77 any update?

[@Aero_82]

Hi all. For anybody that has assembled their own EPC themselves, what vice tool did you use for torquing the barrel to the upper receiver? Thanks in advance

[@albertptran]

I would like to know too

[@Aero_82]

@@albertptran Hey buddy, I ended up doin a bit of research and found the best tool to use is the Wheelers Delta Series AR Upper/Picatinny Rail Vise Block Part# 156888

[@Aero_82]

@@albertptran I bought it and works great for the EPC/PCC's

[@tangodown3167]

Love their products and customer service. But good luck ever finding anything in stock.

[@coraldawn191]

Itd be nice to have a list of the parts and where to get em from online

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Good stuff AP 🇺🇸

[@JerrBearTactical]

You should build one😉

[@sharedpollard4407]

I already have two M4E1 lowers, can I buy the EPC 9mm upper, bcg, buffer and stern adaptor to make my EPC?

[@snazzypants57]

that 4.8" handguard is nowhere to be found on your website...where can I get it?

[@NJTurboZ28]

Is there a specific release time for these on 3/3? Literally going to have to set an alarm so I can snag all the parts I need. Great job Aero!!

[@AeroPrecision]

Probably some time in the AM PST. We will be answering questions live on facebook on 3.2.21

[@TheFirstBubbaBong]

@@AeroPrecision I don't do Facebook. Take my money! Now what? How can I get my hands on one?

[@forestphillip3317]

instablaster.

[@jeffmather728]

Dumb question but what parts need to go through an ffl? I live here in WA and with everything going on I want to order all ffl parts now. Thanks in advance

[@AeroPrecision]

Just the lower.

[@pjp7259]

How does the EPC run surprised?

[@willwrk4gunz]

So you need a carbine buffer tube not a standard buffer tube. ?

[@AeroPrecision]

The EPC is design for a carbine buffer tube

[@SlimShadySkip1]

Is it ok to build out the Lower w/ normal Mil Spec Parts? and can the Buffer for this be purchased by itself? OK, I found the Buffer & Buffer Kit for sale on Aero's Website. But now I am wondering if (since it uses a standard Carbine Receiver Extension) Would it be OK to use the Geissele Super 42 Braided Wire Buffer Spring - Along with Aero's Buffer purchased from their website?

[@Tacticalpanda757]

now could I use a EPC upper on a normal Ar lower?

[@KamalasVACANTwomb]

Yes but I believe you’d need a magazine conversion from 223 to 9mm. Not sure if the lrbh would work or not though

[@FUBARguy107]

Any instructions on building? I bought all my parts but I didn't get a pre built upper. I can't find any instructions or videos on wtf I'm doing. How many of these spacers do I need? What are these small parts that thread onto either side of a threaded thingy? As a new builder, I'm disappointed in the lack of basic instruction involved.

[@AeroPrecision]

Hello, here is a great video of how to install our ATLAS handguard! the process is not much different between platforms. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a360Y2yGbNR2eLM

[@caldeio]

Charging Handles are normal ar15 or epc only?

[@DKxALLxDAY]

Normal mil spec charging handle

[@derek3154]

Yes, standard AR parts on The lower. For the upper the charging handle is standard AR but obviously the BCG/Barrel/muzzle device are for 9mm specifically.

[@evodannyt]

Will there be a "complete kit" available? maybe a kit missing a pistol grip and pistol brace etc.

[@JerrBearTactical]

Looking forward to building this. Aero Precision for the 🏆WIN !!!😉👍🇺🇸 This will be # 21👊

[@Gabthar]

Can this be used with a standard lower and a stern defense magazine adapter? I’d like to use the p320 version

[@SlavicCinnamonRollie556]

i dont think so because their EPC is somewhat proprietary with some parts unlike most 9mm AR

[@Jasonmbartley]

Will a rare breed frt 15 trigger function in this gun?

[@jacobjeckles1283]

Would the cmmg radial delay blowback 10mm bolt and barrel work for y'all's upper?

[@SlimShadySkip1]

What is the difference between the EPC MOE LPK and the EPC MOE-SL LPK and the EPC MOE-K2 LPK???

[@dannyumana143]

how can we get more in stock specifically the bolt carrier!

[@emilysilvernail5837]

The Doctor is in!

[@Art-st1qv]

Will this product be available for us in California?

[@brianvickery4071]

So, to be clear, we can buy a complete EPC9 lower and it will be gtg for the 10mm when it is released? Or is the 10mm going to have its own lower?

[@ericranta5835]

I think the 9mm works with 40s&w and at a later date they will have a .45/10mm lower

[@paunchouspilot6757]

I believe TFB might have videos that answer some of your questions

[@chriscerta9821]

Great stuff. I have a mil spec upper receiver, is the epc9 lower compatible with mil spec standard ar15 uppers?

[@imhotep8008]

Did you ever get an answer to this question? The lower receiver is on sale and I want to purchase but if it’s not compatible I’ll hold off.

[@KrisSays]

James Reeves got one hell of a sub-moa rifle! Please piece me! That would be AMAZING! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

[@demcast]

Is the ALG QMS compatible with the EPC 9 or do we need to get specially hardened trigger/hammer pins with it?

[@kksan]

The hardened trigger pin is a must have for 9mm ARs. I just run the aero milspec AR15 trigger with the hardened pins in my epc9

[@Boy_sumi]

Do you have to use Aero branded BCG on EPC9? At the moment Aero BCG is out of stock.

[@Boy_sumi]

@Aero Precision, LLC can you answer my question above?

[@derek3154]

Tim, no any 9mm BCG will work just make sure it’s for glock mags. I got the Faxon BCG for $129 since I got a blem receiver set to build.

[@Boy_sumi]

@@derek3154 , thanks. I ordered one last night from primary arms. Mad Mike Productions recommended same BCG. I didn’t realized they sell “blemish” sets. I got mine from Brownells. How’s your build going? What configuration did you go with? I already got my LPK, barrel and brake. The rest have been ordered and hopefully get all next week.

[@derek3154]

@@Boy_sumi just ordered the set yesterday so it will probably be a few weeks. Went with a 6” barrel with 1/2 x 28 threading from Angstadt arms, 3 lug flash hider from angstadt as well. Armaspec LPK and SBA3 stock as i already have it. Just need a handguard for it. Probably wait till the 5.5” angstadt is available, can’t get one Right now.

[@Boy_sumi]

@@derek3154 cool. I went with a 11” barrel from ballistic advantage, Aero EPC LPK, strike industries mini king comp brake & pistol stabilizer. Good luck!

[@everetthunt6140]

Are they made to only accept Glock mags, or can the take other mags like S&W M&P?

[@RollingArtDesigns]

Standard Doublestack Glock 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 24 & 33-Round Mags for Glock 26, 19, 17 & 34 Models Only!

[@Jonfocus03]

Hey I'm looking to build one. Would this recoil system be considered short or full stroke?

[@DrJIMMI]

It's late for the comment but in case others are wondering this system relies on the method that is direct blowback. There are no locking features in the EPC setup as compared to the G36 with short stroke or the AK platform with long stroke

[@MrLee23]

My x15 i put together runs smoothly w/holosun gr dot (shakeawake) BaAdv SS barrel vg6 mb fab def buttstock runnin flat spring w/spikes heavy buffer i say all this because im getn ready to buy a small cal sbr

[@Chumbuucket]

Castle nut? Barrel nut?

[@lucasblanchard47]

I. WANT. ONE!

[@grumble9160]

Quite sure it's already out of stock

[@martinidemon]

Save yourself the time and money and do not purchase this PCC. I went to test fire my newly built EPC today at work. We utilize Speer gold dot 124gr +P JHP ammo. It would only fire one round and then instantly jam on the second one. It did this repeatedly no matter how many times I tried to clear it reload and fire. Frustrated I packed it up and decided to call Aero. Whoever their so-called tech rep is told me that PCC’s are not designed to handle hollow point Ammo and I should only use ball ammo. Huh? Why didn’t Aero tell anyone this beforehand? If I’d known this I would’ve saved my money and bought a CMMG banshee like my buddy. He feeds it ANY avail 9mm ammo and it eats EVERYTHING- ball or HP ammo. Never mind that the Aero “tech guy” apparently doesn’t have a clue. At my job we run HK MP5s with the same JHP +P Ammo and they run flawlessly. When I told him that he acted surprised. I guarantee he isn’t a shooter and definitely doesn’t own a EPC-9. Aero knows about this issue because upon looking online there are tons of blogs and articles about this problem. Luckily I was referred to Rudy at Macon Armory in Georgia who knows the issue and can fix the barrel. Apparently it’s a design flaw that prevent the proper feed of HP ammo. If it can be fixed ($80) why doesn’t Aero do the right thing and correct this?!?! Up until now I’ve been an Aero fan but this has me rethinking such support. Save your money and the headaches and do not buy an Aero EPC.

[@AusJackal]

Please make some 308 pistol uppers...

[@nching8461]

Siiiiiiiick

[@Slampiece88]

DO NOT BUY AN AERO EPC 9MM! Mine will not feed correctly. It's the most useless firearm I own. I'm pretty sure the barrel is poorly designed. Seriously, just buy a scorpion or anything else!

[@montydevenport2775]

I have the same issue, got the gun finished, went to chamber a round and it flat nosed. Figured it to be a fluk and tried again. And again. Same thing every time. It's good that I didn't try to fire them, now I have a handful of flat nosed 9mm rounds during an ammo shortage. Looking into the chamber you can see where the round didn't even try to go into the chamber and t boned the poorly designed feed ramp. I guess Macon Armory has a solution so I will likely get up with them.

[@jammerlr7780]

Pretty sure they changed the barrel chamber lead angle to correct that issue shortly after they were introduced. Something you would have been informed of if you had contacted them, if you even actually bought one.

[@Slampiece88]

@@jammerlr7780 they stopped communicating with me during the email exchange process. I ended up fixing the issue with a Macon Armory barrel and magazine catch.