The HK416 is known for running without fail in all sorts of environments. This is why so many military and police forces have adopted the gun. It’s also known for being noticeably heavier than some other systems. Giving two new handguard options to HK416/MR556 owners (including one to save some weight), Strike Industries has released their new GRIDLOK handguards for the HK416/MR556/M27 IAR.

HK416 @ TFB:

• Heckler & Koch supplies more HK416 Assault Rifles to the Norwegian Armed Forces
• HK416 A7 to be called G95 by the German Special Forces
• First Orders of AIF HK416F Rifles Delivered to French Army
• POTD: Estonian Special Forces Using the HK416A7

Mission dictates gear. Specifically designed for Law Enforcement and Special Operations communities who have adopted the HK416/M27 IAR platform in the U.S. and all around the world. The Strike Industries GRIDLOK® Rail for 416 gives you a primary, a secondary or multiple setup options as a quick and direct handguard swap.

Strike Industries GRIDLOK Handguard Now For HK416

These handguards use Strike’s Quick Rail Detach GRIDLOK locking latch to quickly be detached and reattached to your HK416/M27. This allows users to switch between different preloaded rail setups depending on their purpose. They come in two variations. The Full Duty version comes with a full Picatinny rail along the top. The Lightspeed version removes some Picatinny across the top for some weight savings. The front of the handguards has a built-in flip-up iron sight. The muzzle end is designed to fit suppressors up to 1.57″ in diameter. These rails are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum.

FULL DUTY SPECS

• Lengths: 9″, 11″, 14.5″, 16″
• Weights: 14.4oz, 1lb 0.5oz, 1lb 4.4oz, 1lb 6.3oz
• Width: 1.75″
• Height: 2.5″
• MSRP: $351.95, $387.95, $422.95, $457.95

LIGHTSPEED SPECS

• Lengths: 9″, 11″, 14.5″, 16″
• Weights: 14.0oz, 1lb 0.1oz, 1lb 3.6oz, 1lb 5.3oz
• Width: 1.75″
• Height: 2.5″
• MSRP: $351.95, $387.95, $422.95, $457.95

If you’re thinking of picking one of these up for your HK416/M27, the Strike Industries website is the place to do it. Make sure you look at all of the other accessories they offer. Hop over to their social media pages for more updates from Strike. You can find them on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Next time you take your HK416/M27 out, don’t forget to invite me along!