The Guntec Ultra Light 9-Inch M-LOK Handguard in mid length (brand part no. GT-9MLK) is a free-floating handguard for the AR-15 platform. Guntec USA machines it from a T6 aluminum body and finishes it in anodized black. A proprietary barrel nut is included, and the rail slides over that nut before it locks up against the receiver with six screws. That tight fit leaves a monolithic top rail for steady optic mounting. It is a lightweight way to rebuild an upper with the M-LOK system, and Guntec makes it in the USA.

Key Specifications

• The handguard is 9 inches long in Guntec’s mid length, which sets how much of the barrel it covers.
• The body is a T6 aluminum in 6061 grade, which keeps the weight down without giving up rigidity.
• The finish is anodized black, a durable black coating.
• Accessories attach through the M-LOK system, so lights, grips and bipods mount without a separate rail section.
• The internal diameter is 1.34 inches, the opening the handguard needs to clear the barrel and gas system.
• Total weight including the barrel nut is 7.9 ounces, light enough to keep the front end of the rifle balanced.
• A proprietary barrel nut is included, so the handguard installs without sourcing a separate nut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What length is this handguard? It is 9 inches long in Guntec’s mid length.

What attachment system does it use? It uses the M-LOK system, and the handguard is free floating.

Does it include a barrel nut? Yes. Guntec includes a proprietary barrel nut. The rail slides over it and locks up against the receiver with six screws.

Buy the Guntec Ultra Light Handguard, 9-Inch M-LOK, Black

Rebuild an upper around a lightweight 9-inch free-floating M-LOK handguard. Order the Guntec USA Ultra Light handguard from our AR handguards lineup, shipped fast direct from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.