Jaeger Precision sets out to convert a Double Eagle airsoft rifle into an Aero Precision replica, but budget-friendly clone parts quickly derail the project. Two inexpensive handguards fail to fit the rifle correctly due to poor manufacturing tolerances and mismatched barrel nuts. Faced with a wobbly, unhelpful setup, the build hits an immediate roadblock, proving once again that cutting corners occasionally leads straight into a dead end.

Hop takes a look at the Aero M4E1 Pro series rifle is presented as Aero Precision's high-end "prestige project," aiming to compete with duty-grade ARs with its $2,000 MSRP. It features a fully ambidextrous lower, a new cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel by Ballistic Advantage, and upgraded Mod 4 rails and a duty-grade BCG.