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SLR ION Lite M-LOK 5.56 Handguard
Overview
- Free-floating AR handguard for the AR-15 platform
- New Gen 5, 1.35in ID, 7-sided design with 45-degree mounting options
- 2 Limited Rotation QD mounts
- No timing of barrel nut required, no shims needed
- Works with forged or billet receivers
- Mil-Spec Hardcoat Anodize
- 7075 Barrel Nut included with Hardcoat Anodize
- Billet Anti Rotation Insert included
- Barrel nut accepts standard wrenches or SLR Billet wrench
- Continuous top rail design allows optic mounts to cross receiver/handguard threshold
- Mil-Spec 1913 mounting rails
Mounting and Compatibility
- Mount Type: M-LOK
- Gun Make: AR Platform
- Gun Model: AR-15
- Gun Type: Rifle
- Color: Black
- Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
- Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Includes: Anti-rotation Insert, Wedge Set, Barrel Nut, Barrel Nut Wrench, Hardware
Package Contents
- SLR ION Lite M-LOK 5.56 Handguard
- Barrel Nut
- Barrel Nut Wrench
- Hardware
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SLR
- Color: Black
- Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
- Fabric/Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Mount Type: M-LOK
- Quantity: 1
- Included Accessories: Anti-rotation Insert, Wedge Set, Barrel Nut
Notes
- Availability and weight vary by length/model; base length shown is 5.5 inch variant with approximate weight around 6.6 oz
Specifications
- Manufacturer:
- SLR Rifleworks
- Category:
- handguard-rails
- Platforms:
- AR-15
- Weight:
- 6.6 oz
- Length:
- 5.5"
- MPN:
- ION5MLLITE
- Required Component:
- Yes
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