One of the most critical components of any AR-15 custom build is the handguard. In recent years freefloat handguards have increased in popularity. The freefloat handguard covers the barrel and is attached to the upper receiver via a barrel nut. The handguard serves many functions in an AR-15 build kit such as protecting the shooter's hand from being burned by the barrel, offering the shooter something to grip to help steady the weapon, can function as the attachment point for sights/optic, can have additional accessories attached, and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the build.
It is recommended that the handguard completely cover the gas system of the AR-15 so please consider your gas system length when shopping for a handguard. If you wish to buy a pre-designed upper build kit equipped with a handguard please visit our AR-15 & LR-308 Upper Build Kits page.
About This Handguard: This Slant-Pro Gauntlet Arms Buffalo AR-15 Freefloat Handguard is 7" in length and boasts an M-Lok rail mounting system.
QD: The Buffalo Slant-Pro Handguard has 2 QD mounts CNC machined into the handguard for quick and easy sling attachment/detachment.
Type Of Top Rail: This Gauntlet Arms Handguard is CNC machined with a Picatinny rail across the top of the entire handguard.
Cuts: The Slant-Pro Handguard has an oblong design cut into the handguard. This design both adds to the aesthetic appeal and saves weight without compromising structural integrity.
Anti-Rotation Tabs: The anti-rotation tabs equipped on this AR-15 freefloat handguard are used for indexing the handguard top rail to maintain alignment with the top rail of the upper receiver. Handguards with anti-rotation tabs are recommended to be used with Mil-Spec upper receivers or other forged AR-15 uppers as they are too narrow to fit within the dimensions of AR-15 uppers machined from billet aluminum.
Mounting System: To provide firm and simple mounting of different accessories in a variety of different positions, the Slant-Pro takes advantage of the M-Lok mounting system.
Included: Mounting System, Handguard, and Barrel Nut
SPECIFICATIONS:
Brand: Gauntlet Arms
Model: Buffalo 7" M-Lok Slant-Pro Handguard W/ Built-In QD Mounts, Anti-Rotation Tabs, Oblong Cuts
Length: 7"
QD Mount: Yes
Number of QD Mounts: 2
Platform: AR-15
Style: Freefloat
Accessory Attachment: M-Lok
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Color: Black
Finish: Anodized
Anti Rotation Tabs: Yes
Barrel Nut Included: Yes
