The Midwest Industries Night Fighter Handguard is a 9.25-inch M-Lok rail built for compact AR-15 carbines that run lasers and lights up front (brand part no. MINF925). Midwest Industries engineered it with an ultra-rigid, minimal-flex design to keep point of impact consistent with popular lasers like the ATPIAL, DBAL, and NGAL, and mounts it with a 4140 heat-treated barrel nut and patented torque plate for a secure fit. A continuous Picatinny top rail, two anti-rotation QD sling sockets, and seven sides of M-Lok give plenty of mounting options, and the barrel nut, wrench, and a 5-slot polymer M-Lok rail all ship in the box. At 11.4 ounces installed, it keeps a compact build light without sacrificing rigidity.

Key Specifications

• 9.25-inch M-Lok handguard designed for a compact carbine build.
• Ultra-rigid construction minimizes flex that can shift point of impact with lasers like the ATPIAL, DBAL, or NGAL.
• 4140 heat-treated steel barrel nut (2.25 inches long) with a patented heat-treated torque plate for a secure fit.
• Barrel nut and wrench are included for a complete installation.
• Continuous MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny top rail for optics and sight mounting.
• Two integral anti-rotation QD sling sockets for quick-detach sling attachment.
• Super-slim profile: 1.5-inch outside diameter and 1.25-inch inside diameter.
• Seven sides of M-Lok slots for mounting lights, grips, and rail sections.
• Machined from 6061 aluminum with a Type III hard coat anodized finish; installed weight is 11.4 ounces.
• Includes a 5-slot polymer M-Lok rail section for additional accessory mounting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this handguard help keep a laser sighted in? Yes, its ultra-rigid design is built to minimize the flex that can shift point of impact with lasers like the ATPIAL, DBAL, or NGAL.

Does it include the barrel nut and wrench? Yes, both the heat-treated barrel nut and the wrench needed to install it are included.

How much does the handguard weigh installed? About 11.4 ounces, keeping the front end of a compact carbine light and fast-handling.

Buy the Midwest Industries Night Fighter 9.25-Inch Handguard

Order the Night Fighter handguard from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and build a rigid, laser-friendly compact carbine. Browse our full AR handguards lineup for more M-Lok lengths. Ships fast from a Lubbock, TX gun shop.