One of the best ways to personalize any custom AR-15 build is by choosing your handguard. In today's market, freefloat handguard have definitely become the most popular. Freefloat handguards are made to cover the barrel and is securely connected to the upper receiver using a steel or aluminum barrel nut. Your handguard accomplishes an array of functional applications in an AR-15 build kit including protecting the shooter's hand from the hot barrel, offering the shooter plenty of space to hold the weapon for maximum control while firing, serving as the installation point for sights/optics, providing additional space for other accessories attached, and also, helping create the aesthetic that you want for your build.
It is recommended that your handguard completely cover the gas system of the AR-15, so please take your gas system length into account when choosing a handguard. If you'd rather just buy a pre-designed upper build kit already equipped with a handguard please visit our AR-15 & LR-308 Upper Build Kits page. About this Handguard:The Gauntlet Arms Ace Series 4" AR-15 M-Lok Freefloat Handguard is a high-quality handguard that is perfect for hunters and shooters. It is made from durable materials and is designed to withstand the toughest conditions. The handguard features an M-Lok rail mounting system that allows you to easily attach accessories and grips in different positions on the handguard. The handguard is precision CNC machined from a high-quality 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum extrusion, which achieves an end result that is solid, strong, and still very lightweight. It is recommended that your handguard completely cover the gas system of the AR-15, so please take your gas system length into account when choosing a handguard.
Mounting System: M-Lok - The 4" Ace Series handguard is equipped with an M-Lok mounting system for convenient and sturdy installation of different accessories & grips in different positions on the handguard. Material of Handguard: The Gauntlet Arms 4" Ace Series AR-15 free-float handguard is precision CNC machined from a high-quality 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum extrusion. This achieves an end result that is solid, strong, and still very lightweight Barrel Nut: The "Ace Series" Handguard come with a high quality steel barrel nut and mounting hardware Type of Top Rail: This Ace Series Handguard is CNC machined with a Picatinny rail across the top of the entire handguard. Finish: To maintain corrosion resistance the 4' Ace Series is treated with a Type 3 hard coat anodizing. Includes: Mounting System, Handguard, Barrel Nut.
