Handguards
A free float handguard attaches only to the barrel nut, so it never touches the barrel. That keeps pressure off the barrel and improves accuracy. ACME's Ultra Slim Hive handguards are machined in Fort Wayne, Indiana and backed by our lifetime warranty for the life of the product. We also carry Geissele, Magpul, Troy, Seekins and other top brands.
ACME Hive Gen 3 handguards
| Length | Best for barrel length | Styles |
|---|---|---|
| 4" | 7.5" pistols | M-LOK or KeyMod, full rail |
| 7" | 7.5" to 10.5" | M-LOK or KeyMod, free float or drop-in |
| 10" | 10.5" to 11.5" | M-LOK cut-away or KeyMod full rail |
| 12" | 14.5" to 16" with a mid-length gas system | M-LOK cut-away or KeyMod full rail |
| 15" | 16" rifles | M-LOK cut-away or KeyMod full rail |
| 17" | 18" to 20" precision rifles | M-LOK cut-away or KeyMod full rail |
How to choose a handguard
- Length: most shooters want the handguard to end just short of the muzzle device. Subtract about 1" to 2" from your barrel length.
- Gas block: a free float handguard needs a low-profile gas block. It won't fit over a standard A2 front sight post.
- M-LOK or KeyMod: M-LOK has the widest choice of accessories today. KeyMod still works well if you already own KeyMod parts.
- Free float or drop-in: free float is more accurate. Drop-in installs in minutes without removing the barrel nut.
Questions
Why are free float handguards more accurate?
When you grip a handguard that touches the barrel, or rest it on a bag, the pressure bends the barrel slightly and moves your point of impact. A free float handguard carries that pressure on the receiver instead, so the barrel vibrates the same way every shot.
Do ACME handguards include a barrel nut?
Yes. Hive free float handguards include the barrel nut and mounting hardware. Drop-in handguards use your existing barrel nut and delta ring.
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Odin 12.5" Mlok O2 Lt Forend
Odin Works
MSRP: $205.00Price: $194.99The O2 Lite is the latest and lightest of all the ODIN Works forends. Precision machined from 6005-T651" the O2 lite is a full 20% lighter than its predecessors. All ODIN Works forends are free...MSRP: $205.00Price: $194.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $205.00Price: $194.99Subtotal: -
Strike Mlok Rail 15.5" Red
Strike Industries
MSRP: $203.95Price: $193.99The SI Strike Rail for the AR-15 was developed to fulfill the requirements of certain agency partners, who wanted a lightweight, but feature packed rail that they could depend on when entering harms...MSRP: $203.95Price: $193.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $203.95Price: $193.99Subtotal: -
Rise RA-905 AR-15 M-LOK Handguard 13.5"
RISE Armament
MSRP: $209.99Price: $189.99More versatile than a Swiss army knife — and nearly as light — the RA-905 Handguard combines all the features you want in a handguard. Durable yet lightweight, it is M-LOK compatible with a...MSRP: $209.99Price: $189.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $209.99Price: $189.99Subtotal: -
Seekins MCSRV2 M-Lok Rail 15"
Seekins Precision
MSRP: $199.00Price: $189.99Modular Combat Suppressor Rail (MCSR) Version 2 is a high performance, true free float handguard system (when paired with Seekins IRMT-R Upper) designed to be compatible with the use of a...MSRP: $199.00Price: $189.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $199.00Price: $189.99Subtotal: -
M-LOK, 5.56, Aluminum, 13" -FDE
Troy
Price: $189.00TROY is proud to offer their M-LOK rails in response to customer demand. Machined from hardened aircraft aluminum with stainless steel components and finished in MIL-SPEC hardcoat anodizing, the...Price: $189.00Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Price: $189.00Subtotal: -
Seekins MCSRV2 M-Lok Rail 7"
Seekins Precision
Price: $189.00Modular Combat Suppressor Rail (MCSR) Version 2 is a high performance, true free float handguard system (when paired with Seekins IRMT-R Upper) designed to be compatible with the use of a...Price: $189.00Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Price: $189.00Subtotal: -
2a Bl-rail 15" M-lok Aluminum-nt Blk
2A Armament
MSRP: $205.00Price: $188.99The 2A Armament BL RAIL Gen 2 M-LOK series has styling changes in the picatinny pocketing to match with the Balios Lite Gen 2 or Aethon receiver sets. By utilizing a titanium barrel nut and an...MSRP: $205.00Price: $188.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $205.00Price: $188.99Subtotal: -
Odin 9.5" Mlok O2 Lite Forend
Odin Works
MSRP: $195.00Price: $185.99The O2 Lite is the latest and lightest of all the ODIN Works forends. Precision machined from 6005-T651" the O2 lite is a full 20% lighter than its predecessors. All ODIN Works forends are free...MSRP: $195.00Price: $185.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $195.00Price: $185.99Subtotal: -
Cmmg Hand Guard Kit Ar15 Rml11
CMMG
MSRP: $199.95Price: $179.99Based on the popular RKM Handguards, RML Handguards feature M-LOK at the 3" 6" and 9 oclock locations to allow the user to mount various accessories.Features :Free FloatM-LOK Mounting SurfaceMSRP: $199.95Price: $179.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $199.95Price: $179.99Subtotal: -
ZEV 308 Large Frame Wedge Lock 12 5/8"
MSRP: $303.00Price: $179.99ZEV Technologies Large Frame Wedge Lock Hand Guard The most technologically advanced hand guard on the market today. The ZEV Technologies Wedge Lock Hand Guard attaches to the receiver via an...MSRP: $303.00Price: $179.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $303.00Price: $179.99Subtotal: -
M-LOK, 5.56, Aluminum, 13" -BLK
Troy
MSRP: $207.00Price: $179.00TROY is proud to offer their M-LOK rails in response to customer demand. Machined from hardened aircraft aluminum with stainless steel components and finished in MIL-SPEC hardcoat anodizing, the...MSRP: $207.00Price: $179.00Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $207.00Price: $179.00Subtotal: -
2a Aethon Rail 12" M-lok Aluminum-nt
2A Armament
MSRP: $190.00Price: $174.99The 2A Armament Aethon Rail M-LOK series provides an alternative aesthetically progressive design that is lightweight with their signature titanium barrel nut and attach method. The innovative...MSRP: $190.00Price: $174.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $190.00Price: $174.99Subtotal: -
2a Bl-rail 12" M-lok Aluminum-nt Blk
2A Armament
MSRP: $190.00Price: $174.99The 2A Armament BL RAIL Gen 2 M-LOK series has styling changes in the picatinny pocketing to match with the Balios Lite Gen 2 or Aethon receiver sets. By utilizing a titanium barrel nut and an...MSRP: $190.00Price: $174.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $190.00Price: $174.99Subtotal: -
Rise RA-901 AR-15 Slimline Handguard15"
RISE Armament
MSRP: $184.99Price: $174.99Lightweight and comfortable, the RISE Armament slimline rifle rail features a smooth, thin center for enhanced grip and ease, along with a free-floating barrel design for enhanced accuracy. Side and...MSRP: $184.99Price: $174.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $184.99Price: $174.99Subtotal: -
Fortis REV II Free Float Rail System - 9" MLOK
Fortis Manufacturing, Inc.
MSRP: $179.95Price: $170.99Fortis REV™ II is an extremely lightweight yet robust free floating rail system. When designing the REV™, we didn’t want just another rail system, we wanted a better, lighter, feature rich...MSRP: $179.95Price: $170.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $179.95Price: $170.99Subtotal: -
Troy Alpha, 11" -BLK
Troy
MSRP: $177.00Price: $169.00Building off of the patented TRX Extreme design that revolutionized rail-based handguards, the Alpha Rail® utilizes a new, low-profile locking mechanism and affords unparalleled strength and...MSRP: $177.00Price: $169.00Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $177.00Price: $169.00Subtotal: -
Fortis Manufacturing 14.8" REV II AR-15 Free Float M-LOK Rail System REV-II-14-ML
Fortis Manufacturing, Inc.
MSRP: $174.95Price: $166.99Fortis REV™ II is an extremely lightweight yet robust free floating rail system. When designing the REV™, we didn’t want just another rail system, we wanted a better, lighter, feature rich...MSRP: $174.95Price: $166.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $174.95Price: $166.99Subtotal: -
Troy Alpha, 7.2" -BLK
Troy
Price: $163.00Building off of the patented TRX Extreme design that revolutionized rail-based handguards, the Alpha Rail® utilizes a new, low-profile locking mechanism and affords unparalleled strength and...Price: $163.00Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Price: $163.00Subtotal: -
2a Aethon Rail 10" M-lok Aluminum-nt
2A Armament
MSRP: $175.00Price: $161.99The 2A Armament Aethon Rail M-LOK series provides an alternative aesthetically progressive design that is lightweight with their signature titanium barrel nut and attach method. The innovative...MSRP: $175.00Price: $161.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $175.00Price: $161.99Subtotal: -
Rise RA-901 AR-15 Slimline Handguard 11.5"
RISE Armament
MSRP: $169.99Price: $159.99Lightweight and comfortable, the RISE Armament slimline rifle rail features a smooth, thin center for enhanced grip and ease, along with a free-floating barrel design for enhanced accuracy. Side and...MSRP: $169.99Price: $159.99Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:MSRP: $169.99Price: $159.99Subtotal: