The Magpul MOE M-LOK Carbine Handguard (MAG424-BLK) is a black reinforced polymer drop-in carbine-length handguard for AR-15 and M4 platform rifles with carbine-length gas systems, combining the lightweight simplicity of a standard drop-in handguard with the modular flexibility of the M-LOK attachment system at a price point that makes it one of the most practical handguard upgrades available for any AR carbine build.
Key Features
- Part Number: MAG424-BLK
- UPC: 873750002378
- Type: Drop-in carbine-length handguard
- Color: Black
- Material: Reinforced heat-resistant polymer with integral riveted aluminum heat shield
- Gas System Compatibility: Carbine-length, compatible with direct impingement and most piston-driven systems
- Compatible Platforms: AR-15, M4, M16, AR-10
- M-LOK Slot Positions: 2, 6, and 10 o'clock
- Overall Length: 7.1 inches
- Mounting Length: 6.6 inches
- Height, excluding lip: 2.5 inches
- Width, maximum: 2.2 inches
- Weight: 6.8 oz
- Installation: Drop-in, uses existing delta ring and round or triangular front handguard retaining cap
- Country of Manufacture: USA
Special Features
- M-LOK slots at the 2, 6, and 10 o'clock positions accept standard M-LOK direct-attach accessories or optional Magpul picatinny rail sections, allowing the shooter to add lights, slings, vertical grips, and other accessories only at the positions they need rather than carrying the full weight of a continuous quad-rail
- The integral riveted aluminum heat shield inside the handguard body isolates the shooter's support hand from barrel and gas system heat during extended firing sessions, a practical upgrade over standard plastic factory handguards that offer no heat protection
- The front lip and side extensions shield the shooter's hand from the heat radiated by the front sight assembly and gas block, extending the effective heat management of the handguard to the forward edge where bare-handed contact with metal parts is most common
- The relieved area at the top rear of the handguard accommodates most overhanging optic mounts and extended lower receiver handguard retaining rings without requiring fitment modifications
- Drop-in installation uses the rifle's existing delta ring and standard round or triangular front handguard retaining cap, meaning no barrel nut tools, no torque specs, and no gunsmithing are required to complete the installation
Practical Benefits
- The Magpul MOE M-LOK Carbine Handguard (MAG424-BLK) is the straightforward upgrade for any AR-15 or M4 owner running a carbine-length gas system who wants M-LOK accessory capability, aluminum heat shielding, and better hand protection without replacing the entire barrel nut or investing in a free-float system
- At 6.8 oz the handguard adds virtually no weight over a standard factory carbine handguard while providing a meaningfully better grip surface, heat management, and accessory mounting capability
- The 2.2 inch maximum width keeps the handguard slim enough for comfortable support hand positioning in all shooting stances, and the 7.1 inch overall length provides adequate real estate for forward grip placement without extending past the gas block
- Available in Black, Flat Dark Earth, and OD Green, making it easy to color match existing Magpul accessory builds or standard black duty rifle configurations
The Magpul MOE M-LOK Carbine Handguard (MAG424-BLK) is a smart addition for any AR-15 or M4 carbine owner who wants a heat-shielded, M-LOK ready drop-in handguard that installs in minutes and opens up the full range of M-LOK compatible accessories without a free-float conversion.
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