Product Details
An upgrade to AR15/M4 firearms with carbine-length gas systems, the MOE SL Hand Guard provides a variety of accessory mounting options for greater operational flexibility in a narrower footprint. Its ergonomic shape improves handling and control, and the integral riveted aluminum heat shield combines with the reinforced, heat-resistant polymer design to protect against high temps during firing. Only compatible with firearms that include an A2 front sight assembly and a round front hand guard retaining cap. Made in the USA. Features Replaces standard AR15/M4 hand guards on carbine-length gas systems Narrow cross section reduces weight and bulk Compatible with firearms with an A2 front sight assembly, a round front hand guard retaining cap, and rear spring-loaded delta ring M-LOK slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions for mounting MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails or other direct-attach M-LOK accessories The integral, riveted aluminum heat shield, combined with the front lower lip and side extensions, shields the support hand from a hot gas block Relief cut at the top rear of the handguard accommodates overhanging optics Constructed of reinforced, heat-resistant Magpul polymer to provide a durable, versatile platform LIGHT WEIGHT REINFORCED, HEAT-RESISTANT POLYMER CONSTRUCTION M-LOK SLOTS FOR ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions for mounting direct-attach M-LOK accessories or M-LOK 1913 Picatinny rail sections 1/3" NARROWER PROFILE THAN ORIGINAL MOE (1.8" RATHER THAN 2.2") Narrow design replaces bulky M4 Carbine-type plastic hand guards INTEGRAL RIVETED ALUMINUM HEAT SHIELD Front lip and long side extensions shields hand from hot sight assembly
Technical Specifications
| Platform |
AR10, AR15, M4 |
| Length, max |
8.9 in. |
| Weight |
6.7 oz. |
| Width |
1.8 in. |
| Compatibility |
Firearms with carbine-length gas systems and an A2 front sight. Easy to install utilizing existing delta ring and round front hand guard retaining cap with A2 front sight assembly*. |
| Height |
2.4 in. |
| Length, mounting |
6.6 in. NOTE: The MOE SL Hand Guard – Carbine |
| Length |
is a direct replacement for M4 Carbine-type plastic, two-piece hand guards and utilizes the existing round front hand guard retaining cap and rear spring-loaded delta ring. Not compatible with piston operated AR platforms. *Must be used with the A2 front sight assembly, other gas blocks are not compatible. Factory sling swivel is not compatible and, if equipped, must be removed from the A2 front sight assembly. |
Additional Resources
MAG538 MOE SL Hand Guard Installation Instructions
M-LOK Description and Install
Compliance Notices
