Description
Aero Enhanced M5 Handguard with Wide Inside Diameter
The Aero Enhanced M5 M-LOK Handguard attaches directly to the M5 Enhanced Upper. This handguard is also great at reducing deflection and zero shift for shooters running laser aiming modules when paired with an Enhanced M5 Upper. Because the mounting surface for the handguard and barrel is separated, less stress is placed on the barrel nut for improved accuracy and less zero shift.
This handguard also features a 1.72″ internal diameter, allowing you to bury a suppressor below the length. The Enhanced M5 handguard has modularity with M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, plus a full-length Picatinny top rail and QD sling sockets.
Can I use this with a standard AR-10 type receiver?
Yes, you can, by purchasing an Aero Precision barrel nut for M5 platform rifles. We highly recommend purchasing an M5 enhanced upper instead because of its many benefits. Installation will be more straightforward, and you will not experience as much deflection using the improved upper.
Features:
- 1pc free float design
- Built-in anti-rotation tabs
- Scalloped rails
- 1.72″ inside diameter (from barrel nut cut to forward end) fits most muzzle devices and 1.5″ suppressors
- 1.78″ inside barrel nut cut area diameter
- Compatible with low-profile gas blocks
- DPMS High Profile (.210) Tang
- Gen 2 Feature – Quick disconnect sling socket at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions
- Gen 2 Feature – Additional milling along flats to aid with gripping and add visual appeal
- Gen 2 Feature – New profile for the continuous picatinny top rail
Specifications:
- Platform: M5/AR-10
- Material: 6061-T6 aluminum
- Finish: Anodized Black or Magpul Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Compatibility: Works with standard M4E1 Enhanced Uppers and Threaded Uppers with BAR barrel nuts
- Actual Length
- 12.7″ – 12.63
- 15″ – 14.94″
- Weight
- 12.7″ – 9.9oz
- 15″ – 11.3oz
- Internal Diameter – 1.72″
- Barrel Nut Torque – 55 ft-lbs
- Handguard Screw Torque – 25 in-lbs
- Made In America: Yes
