The Midwest Industries Ultralight Handguard (brand part no. MIULW12625) is a 12.625-inch, black hardcoat anodized aluminum and polymer handguard built for AR-15 shooters chasing every ounce of saved weight. Midwest Industries pairs an extremely lightweight titanium barrel nut and screws with a 6061 aluminum tube, then tops it with a continuous 1913 Picatinny rail and seven full sides of M-Lok slots for mounting lights, grips, and other accessories. Two integral anti-rotation QD sling sockets add mounting options without extra hardware, and every unit ships fully dehorned and deburred, machined and assembled in the USA.

Key Specifications

• Measures 12.625 inches in length.
• Uses an extremely lightweight titanium barrel nut and screws to cut weight.
• Tube is constructed from 6061 aluminum.
• Features a continuous 1913 Picatinny top rail.
• Offers seven full sides of M-Lok slots for mounting accessories.
• Includes two integral anti-rotation QD sling sockets.
• Barrel nut and torque plate are 4140 heat-treated steel.
• Fully dehorned and deburred for a snag-free feel.
• Ships with a wrench and 5-slot polymer M-Lok rail included.
• Made in the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this handguard include mounting hardware? Yes, it ships with the barrel nut, a wrench, and a 5-slot polymer M-Lok rail.

What mounting slots does it offer? A continuous top Picatinny rail plus seven full sides of M-Lok.

Is this handguard free-float? Yes, it is a free-float design that does not contact the barrel.

Buy the Midwest Industries Ultralight Handguard

Shave weight off your AR-15 build without giving up rail space. Order it from our Midwest Industries lineup of AR handguards for fast shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.