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MAGPUL
AR-15/M16 MOE-SL CARBINE LENGTH HANDGUARD

873750001753 100015166

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Sleek, Lightweight Design Replaces Bulky M4 Type Handguards

Reinforced, heat-resistant polymer hand guard is designed for carbine length gas systems with the triangular A2 front sight assembly. Easy to install handgaurd is a direct replacement for existing M4 carbine type hand guards and uses the existing delta ring and round front hand guard retaining cap. Slim profile improves weapon manipulation while the large, lower front lip and long side extensions protects the operator’s hand from hot sight assembly. Integral riveted aluminum heat shield provides added protection from barrel heat. Versatile handguard features M-LOK slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions permits mounting MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails or other direct-attach accessories.

SPECS: Reinforced, heat-resistant polymer, Black, Dark Earth, OD Green, Gray. 8.9" (22.6cm) long, 1.8" (4.6cm) wide, 2.4" (6.1cm) high. 6.7 oz. (190g) wt. Must be used with triangular A2 front sight assembly; not compatible with other gas blocks.

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Customer ratings for MAGPUL MOE-SL CARBINE LENGTH HANDGUARD, FDE

Number of ratings: 10
From brownells.com: 10
Average rating: 4

Making the Most of your Drop-In (07/03/2016)

Correcting what I consider to be all of the major flaws of its predecessor - and for that matter of drop-ins in general - the MOE SL is probably the most versatile polymer drop-in on the market. For starters, a slim profile allows for a good wrap-around grip, while the ribs along the bottom improve traction. But the biggest external differences are the extended zones both front and back. By recessing the forward mount, the front extension protrudes a good few inches from where the older guard would have ended, giving your hand more space to operate and protecting it from accidental contact with the gas block or barrel. Meanwhile, the small rear wings create a bridge across the around the delta ring, creating a consistent gripping surface between the guard and the lower receiver. Yet the most important feature of the SL is its tighter fit. Users of the old MOE, as well as of other drop-ins, will notice bumps, creaks, and other noises from their forends as the parts all take advantage of the looseness in their interfaces. The SL is designed to mount much tighter on the rifle, while its respective halves mate up very neatly, and this severely reduces incidental noise. Furthermore, there is noticeably less wobble when aiming, further enhancing performance over the older design. Installation is trickier on account of this tight fit, but due to the MLOK mounts, you'll only have to do this once. Accessory mounting (obviously, then) comes courtesy of the MLOK system, which improves upon MOE both by allowing accessories to be changed without removing the handguard and by spacing the mounting screws so that accessories can be positioned between the slots as well as within them, adding more spacing options. Positioning the locknuts to the exact height needed to turn and clamp them properly gets very tricky, and even with a bore light, visual verification of their status can be difficult depending on their location. A relative dearth of direct-mount accessories doesn't help either, but MLOK is ultimately what makes possible the tight fit, so I for one am happy to accept it. At the end of the day, if you're not willing or able to put in the time, effort, and/or cash to install a good free-float design, then you simply can't do better than the SL.

Not compatible with M-lok rails (02/10/2014)

Very nice piece. But be ready for a fight if you put rails on the top half. The nuts inside conflict with the heat shield. You have to pry the heat shield inward as you install the lower . Get help and if it becomes too much trouble you might cut away part of the shield. I did not.

Really, really nice! (04/10/2014)

Arrived today and I put it on a Colt Match Target so I could use the M-lok to attach a bipod. Fit was excellent, but a little hard to get tucked into the delta ring. Really nice looking, fits in the hand a lot better than original hand guard and allows M-lok attachments for items. Going to buy another two for my other ARs.

Perfect replacement for 7" hand guard. (05/01/2015)

I have a 16" carbine with a high quality quad rail on it and changed it out for the MOE SL because I don't like the looks of a 16" barreled carbine with a 7" hand guard.

The SL gives the look and more importantly, the feel of a mid length carbine and makes the barrel length look appropriate.

Very handy and practical with only two M LOK attachments. One for a light and one for the sling attachment. I like how you can extend your hand further out on the hand guard.

Was going to sell the gun because of the barrel length, now I'm not.

Next emanation of MOE (28/05/2015)

I ordered this on a whim for a carbine build. Turned out to be an excellent decision. Installation only took a few moments longer than a standard MOE, but the much more secure fit made it well-worth the extra 90 seconds. Very slim & sturdy and long enough to make a carbine feel like a middy. This is more than just MOE version 2.0. Note: You will need to remove the forward sling attachment to install this. Also if you have a railed gas block not very many folding sights will work without modding the hand-guards. The Brownell's folding sight worked fine on mine (SAA upper) but had to mounted toward the end of the rail.

MUCH NICER (31/07/2015)

I really like the looks and feel of this hand guard. I purchased and installed two of these. Bring some patience with you when you install these, it's a pain. I think it was easier if the bottom was installed first. I found a block of wood made it easier to push the delta ring down with the tight fit. I had to remove the sling swivels for it to fit. If you have a GG&G QD sling swivel with rail on your A2 front sight, you will have to trim the hand guard to fit. If you have smaller hands, this is perfect, but even if you have larger hands this is much more comfortable than the standard Magpul hand guard. The wife really likes it on her AR.

TOTAL TRASH (07/05/2016)

The only reason this garbage received one star is because 0 was not an option. Anyone who thinks these handguards are quality obviously has never had quality stuff to begin with. I bought these for a temporary fix on my work rifle until our new ones come in. Spend the money on a good set of free float rails and be done with it or buy this garbage for $30 and get what you pay for. Magpul makes excellent products with this being the exception.

So worth it (23/09/2016)

Great product here. Really a nice step up from the ugly, shiny, no heat shield, handguard that came on my rifle. Nice fitting well made little piece. I like everything about this purchase.

Huge upgrade, really feels tight, slim (28/09/2016)

Take a minute or two to watch any of the install videos out there - because these 2 pieces click together TIGHT.

The first thing I noticed was how much more hand room there was underneath - compared to a GI hand-guard it is a huge upgrade.

(Disclosure: I've got really long arms) I bought the MLOK shorty vfg (also locks in tight) and FL mount and I'm able to get a really comfortable, compact, thumb brake grip with them. I'd given up hope of doing that with the original squishy grips (which feel tiny now).

The SL hand-guard covers up a good bit of the FSB already ,but I've got long thumbs too and camping my thumb out along the top of the light mount is just going to be thumb-heaven.

OK but needs improvement (22/11/2017)

If you have a EOtech red dot and want to mount it forward enough to put flip up sights behind it this handguard sits too high to allow that. I have the older style with AA batteries and once mounted on top the A3 upper I cannot mount it far enough forward to put a back up sight behind it. Would work if you had a newer Cr123 battery EOtech. I like everything about this handguard except the what is described above.

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Product no.: 100015166
MAGPUL MOE-SL CARBINE LENGTH HANDGUARD, FDE
Mfr Part: MAG538-FDE 873750001753 Reinforced, heat-resistant polymer hand guard is designed for carbine length gas systems with the triangular A2 front sight assembly. Easy to install handgaurd is a direct replacement for existing M4 carbine type hand guards and uses the existing delta ring and round front hand guard retaining cap. Slim profile improves weapon manipulation while the large, lower front lip and long side extensions protects the operator’s hand from hot sight assembly. Integral riveted aluminum heat shield provides added protection from barrel heat. Versatile handguard features M-LOK slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions permits mounting MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails or other direct-attach accessories.

54.9 GBP 22 £54.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse

Specs: Color: Flat Dark Earth Length: 8.9 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: M-LOK Type: Drop-In

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The MAGPUL MOE-SL Carbine Length Handguard is a heat-resistant, reinforced polymer handguard designed for AR-15/M16 carbine length gas systems with a triangular A2 front sight assembly.
This handguard features M-LOK slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions for mounting accessories and has an integral aluminum heat shield for protection from barrel heat.
It is a direct replacement for M4 carbine type handguards, utilizing the existing delta ring and round front hand guard retaining cap, and comes in Flat Dark Earth color.

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Colour: Flat Dark Earth Length: 8.9 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: M-LOK Type: Drop-In Delivery weight: 0.272kg Shipping height: 64mm Shipping width: 95mm Shipping length: 254mm UPC : 873750001753

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US export classification: 0A501.y.1

Product no.: 100015165
MAGPUL MOE-SL CARBINE LENGTH HANDGUARD, BLACK
Mfr Part: MAG538-BLK 873750001746 Reinforced, heat-resistant polymer hand guard is designed for carbine length gas systems with the triangular A2 front sight assembly. Easy to install handgaurd is a direct replacement for existing M4 carbine type hand guards and uses the existing delta ring and round front hand guard retaining cap. Slim profile improves weapon manipulation while the large, lower front lip and long side extensions protects the operator’s hand from hot sight assembly. Integral riveted aluminum heat shield provides added protection from barrel heat. Versatile handguard features M-LOK slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions permits mounting MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails or other direct-attach accessories.

54.9 GBP 94 £54.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse

Specs: Color: Black Length: 8.9 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: M-LOK Type: Drop-In

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MAGPUL MOE-SL CARBINE LENGTH HANDGUARD, OD GREEN
Mfr Part: MAG538-ODG 873750001777 Reinforced, heat-resistant polymer hand guard is designed for carbine length gas systems with the triangular A2 front sight assembly. Easy to install handgaurd is a direct replacement for existing M4 carbine type hand guards and uses the existing delta ring and round front hand guard retaining cap. Slim profile improves weapon manipulation while the large, lower front lip and long side extensions protects the operator’s hand from hot sight assembly. Integral riveted aluminum heat shield provides added protection from barrel heat. Versatile handguard features M-LOK slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions permits mounting MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails or other direct-attach accessories.

54.9 GBP 30 £54.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse

Specs: Color: O.D. Green Length: 8.9 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: M-LOK Type: Drop-In

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Product no.: 100015168
MAGPUL MOE-SL CARBINE LENGTH HANDGUARD, GRAY
Mfr Part: MAG538-GRY 873750001760 Reinforced, heat-resistant polymer hand guard is designed for carbine length gas systems with the triangular A2 front sight assembly. Easy to install handgaurd is a direct replacement for existing M4 carbine type hand guards and uses the existing delta ring and round front hand guard retaining cap. Slim profile improves weapon manipulation while the large, lower front lip and long side extensions protects the operator’s hand from hot sight assembly. Integral riveted aluminum heat shield provides added protection from barrel heat. Versatile handguard features M-LOK slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions permits mounting MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails or other direct-attach accessories.

54.9 GBP 24 £54.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse

Specs: Color: Gray Length: 8.9 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: M-LOK Type: Drop-In

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Upgrade your AR-15 with the MAGPUL MOE-SL Carbine Length Handguard! 🔥 Lightweight, M-LOK compatible, and easy to install for better handling.

Description
Ratings (10)

Sleek, Lightweight Design Replaces Bulky M4 Type Handguards

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Customer ratings for MAGPUL MOE-SL CARBINE LENGTH HANDGUARD, FDE

Number of ratings: 10
From brownells.com: 10
Average rating: 4

Making the Most of your Drop-In (07/03/2016)

Not compatible with M-lok rails (02/10/2014)

Really, really nice! (04/10/2014)

Perfect replacement for 7" hand guard. (05/01/2015)

Next emanation of MOE (28/05/2015)

MUCH NICER (31/07/2015)

TOTAL TRASH (07/05/2016)

So worth it (23/09/2016)

Great product here. Really a nice step up from the ugly, shiny, no heat shield, handguard that came on my rifle. Nice fitting well made little piece. I like everything about this purchase.

Huge upgrade, really feels tight, slim (28/09/2016)