New JP Rifles M-LOK Series: Slim Profile Hand Guards
After years of waiting, the JP Rifles M-LOK Series Slim Profile Hand Guards are finally here! The models are available in 9.25″, 12.5″ and 15.5″ overall length options. The handguards are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and offer full M-LOK accessory compatibility in a slim tube design.
With the release of the M-LOK mounting system, Magpul set the industry standard. While we still tout the advantages of our direct-mount system, there’s no denying the dominance of M-LOK. And that goes double for military and law enforcement.
The M-LOK Series answers two calls we’ve heard in recent years:
- First, for a sturdy, JP-quality M-LOK option for our rifles, particularly from law enforcement
- Second, for narrower tube alternative for shooters of a smaller stature or those that just prefer a slimmer grip
On both counts, the M-LOK Series delivers while living up to our high standards. After its test run at the 2019 SHOT Show, we took another year to get the engineering right, matching a lighter design with fully duty-ready durability.
Available in three lengths, the M-LOK Series features a slimmer 1.6” tube with an integral, full-length top rail. Keeping with our modular design philosophy, rails and accessories can mount to any of the remaining seven positions around the tube. Our heavy-duty rock-blast finish then offers a coarse, no-slip grip along the full length.
The mounting method utilizes a slimmed-down version of our proven dual-nut system for the same extreme strength and retention as our MK III system. Added to this is a sturdy bayonet-style cross-bolt attachment that allows for easy mounting over most low-profile gas blocks while still giving a positive threaded attachment for the tube. Compatible with any AR-15 upper receiver, the M-LOK Series hand guards are a great JP offering for any rifle build you have in the works.
And, as usual, JP Rifles made a video:
For more information here’s a link to the MLOK Series Hand Guards on the JP website.
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I'm not doubting quality of JP, they make great stuff
But damn for that price you can get the proven Hodge wedgelock design from Zev, Triarc, or SOLGW, which is a TANK of a rail and slim as can be (some even say they're too slim)
The KAC URX4 comes in around this price as well and, similar to the Hodge, is incredibly strong and super slim
idk if I'd drop $280 on an unproven handguard when fantastic options already exist from quality manufacturers
Yet another clamp design that stretches and fatigues the aluminum alloy. No thank you.