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Posted: 5/16/2014 2:39:33 PM EDT

Midwest Industries M-LOK will now be available in a new lightweight version. This 12” handguard with barrel nut has a total weight of 8.1 oz. Like our MI-M-LOK this handguard has five anti rotation QD sling swivel sockets. The top has picatinny directly in front of the upper to allow for those who may need that little bit of extra room for the mounting of their optic. It also has just enough picatinny rail on the front to mount your iron sight. Between the rail sections there are 5 fully functional M-LOK Slots.
This hand will be available in 12” and 15” versions and other lengths may follow.

Thank you,
PETE
MI

Posted: 5/16/2014 2:45:26 PM EDT

[#1]

This might be my first MI product. Looks sweet.

Posted: 5/16/2014 4:04:15 PM EDT

[#2]

This is so amazing. Weight of the 15?

Posted: 5/16/2014 4:44:20 PM EDT

[#3]

We will post weight as soon as we get it.
Thanks
Troy
MI

Posted: 5/17/2014 1:04:33 AM EDT

[#4]

Very nice! I'm glad you guys jumped on board with the M-LOK as soon as you did. I am in need of a new handguard and refuse to have little phalli all over it.

Very much looking forard to this! Can you guys post a side profile pic of the handguard on the rife?

Posted: 5/17/2014 1:10:34 AM EDT

[#5]

Cool.

These new lightweight rails are looking "weaker and weaker". I'm not questioning your engineering abilities. If only it didn't cost a fortune, it would be cool to see an independent test throwing these things around seeing how well they hold up.

Maybe if I win the lottery I will.

Posted: 5/17/2014 1:57:17 AM EDT

[#6]

Now we are talking! There is a lot of rail on top that is NEVER used - good for you for recognizing that and removing!! Can't wait for this to hit the market. Oh - I will be needing one of these for my S&W M&P10 too!!

cheers

tire iron

Posted: 5/17/2014 6:27:48 AM EDT

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Very much looking forard to this! Can you guys post a side profile pic of the handguard on the rife?

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Here you go.

Thank you ,

PETE
MI

Posted: 5/17/2014 11:03:01 AM EDT

[#8]

Wow! Everytime I finally decide on one of your rails you come out with one I like more

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And the usual

-- AR10B version too?

Posted: 5/18/2014 12:59:11 AM EDT

[#9]

this would pair up great with all those skeletal parts out there. totally digging this.

Posted: 5/19/2014 8:25:13 AM EDT

[#10]

Pete: Nice work, I like the abbreviated top rail. Just curious, MI now makes handguards with both Keymod and M-lok attachment systems. Do you see these two systems as competing for the same market, or do they each serve a different application? I already invested in a Keymod HG, so I'm interested in a growing market of Keymod accessories. Having two standards for the same purpose usually means the market eventually picks one as best and shuns the other. What do you think?

Also, I highly recommend MI change its barrel nut design to one that doesn't require indexing for the gas tube or handguard. See the SLR Solo line or the BCM KMR line for examples. I tightened my new SLR handguard to exactly the right torque with a simple crescent wrench. The gas tube passed over the top of it unhindered. - CW

Posted: 5/19/2014 9:31:02 AM EDT

[#11]

When I designed these I made them for both systems so who ever purchases can pick either M-LOK or keyod and basically get the same hand guard but with out giving anything up as far as features.
Our nut design is proven and at this time we will not be redesigning it.
thank you
TROY
MI

Posted: 5/19/2014 10:32:48 PM EDT

[#12]

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When I designed these I made them for both systems so who ever purchases can pick either M-LOK or keyod and basically get the same hand guard but with out giving anything up as far as features.
Our nut design is proven and at this time we will not be redesigning it.
thank you
TROY
MI

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I've never had a problem indexing your barrel nuts. And I like the M-LOK design better. Seems that the handguard will be slightly lighter, but waiting on that detail to drop still.

Posted: 5/19/2014 10:40:49 PM EDT

[#13]

Nice . I like it . Guess I have to get another build goin so I can get it haha. (Already have the 10" mctar24g2.. great product)

Posted: 5/20/2014 9:43:42 PM EDT

[#14]

Pete, these really look great. Can't wait to try one on my new build.

Dave N

Posted: 5/21/2014 7:58:04 PM EDT

[#15]

I have been shopping for a rail and was about to buy the new BCM, but I am going to wait to see how this one feels before I make a decision.

Posted: 5/24/2014 5:50:26 AM EDT

[#16]

I hate you guys so much. Just be glad your other new M-LOK system hasn't released yet or I'd have been PISSED

My only complaint is that there isn't enough real estate for a Kryptek paintjob to show up

Posted: 5/24/2014 7:51:38 AM EDT

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I hate you guys so much. Just be glad your other new M-LOK system hasn't released yet or I'd have been PISSED

My only complaint is that there isn't enough real estate for a Kryptek paintjob to show up

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once you get some panels on it there is.

Posted: 5/26/2014 2:26:12 PM EDT

[#18]

Are there any M lok panels or anything out yet?

Posted: 5/26/2014 6:19:08 PM EDT

[#19]

So it appears you're also incorporating a flip up front sight?

Posted: 5/26/2014 6:21:34 PM EDT

[#20]

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Where are you seeing that?

Posted: 5/26/2014 6:33:18 PM EDT

[#21]

Is there a 10" coming?

Posted: 5/26/2014 6:39:19 PM EDT

[#22]

If there is a way to mount a bipod, I'm in for sure!

Posted: 5/26/2014 9:43:07 PM EDT

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Where are you seeing that?

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So it appears you're also incorporating a flip up front sight?

Where are you seeing that?

The 12:00 o'clock shot shows it with one of their after market front sights installed.

Posted: 5/26/2014 11:56:57 PM EDT

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The 12:00 o'clock shot shows it with one of their after market front sights installed.

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So it appears you're also incorporating a flip up front sight?

Where are you seeing that?

The 12:00 o'clock shot shows it with one of their after market front sights installed.

Ok, looked closer and can see the rail portion under the sight. Looks good.

Posted: 5/28/2014 11:05:08 AM EDT

[#25]

just to confirm, are these free floated?

Posted: 5/28/2014 12:56:59 PM EDT

[#26]

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Yes. If you look at the front you'll see that it's not attached to anything.

Posted: 5/28/2014 5:33:40 PM EDT

[#27]

I ll be in for a12" in FDE

Posted: 5/29/2014 1:03:37 AM EDT

[#28]

Estimated price for the 12" and the 15"? Will there be any other colors?

Posted: 5/29/2014 3:22:28 PM EDT

[#29]

Is it just me, or can you easily burn your fingers on the barrel through the openings on the 45s?

Posted: 5/29/2014 4:44:03 PM EDT

[#30]

Whats the inside diameter gonna be on these? I want to run a short barrel with my Saker(1.5") underneath the 15".
Thanks
JC

Posted: 5/29/2014 7:43:30 PM EDT

[#31]

I.D is 1.300
Thanks
Troy
MI

Posted: 5/29/2014 10:53:10 PM EDT

[#32]

Very nice!

Posted: 5/30/2014 2:49:47 AM EDT

[#33]

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I.D is 1.300

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Troy

MI

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Is there anyway you would produce a 1.75" ID lightweight rail (preferably m lok, but keymod adequate alternative), at 9" or 12" to partially shroud a suppressed sbr ?

I don't like my hand in front of the muzzle anymore than the next guy (handstops), but partially shrouded has a nice feel. ehh or whatever.
PS. Great design, lighter than the keymod and seemingly lots of ventilation but with integrated QD and no peens on my rifle. This is the goodness for unsuppressed rifles.

Posted: 5/31/2014 5:53:29 AM EDT

[#34]

I agree with the post above. Love all my MI rails but have had to gravitate away due to such small ID's. Wanting to pic up one of these to replace a troy on an "spr" and if they made one similar with 1.8" ID I would be all over it.

Posted: 5/31/2014 3:00:52 PM EDT

[#35]

We have some other designs with larger diameters. These will be coming down the road .
Troy
MI

Posted: 6/1/2014 8:50:13 AM EDT

[#36]

Troy, can you get an X300 and a front sight to fit on the forward rail section?

Posted: 6/1/2014 10:07:18 AM EDT

[#37]

I would say absolutely yes . There is enough rail up there to fully support a folded front sight.
Troy
MI

Posted: 6/13/2014 12:03:33 AM EDT

[#38]

Sooo... it's been almost 4 weeks....

I'm waiting very impatiently.

Is there a chance I could get a second M-LOK rail section if they're not available before the rail is?

Posted: 6/13/2014 6:37:00 AM EDT

[#39]

Things are about to happen very quickly once a package arrives. Thank you all for your patience.
TROY
MI

Posted: 6/13/2014 5:55:14 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/13/2014 7:54:23 PM EDT

[#41]

Are you going to have a 15" available too or not for a while?

Posted: 6/14/2014 11:16:50 AM EDT

[#42]

Posted: 6/14/2014 10:23:28 PM EDT

[#43]

I love this .... I will be getting one for sure... Love the look

Posted: 6/17/2014 7:26:50 PM EDT

[#44]

Any plans to do this one in FDE at some point?

Posted: 6/17/2014 8:37:29 PM EDT

[#45]

Yes
Thanks
Troy
MI

Posted: 6/20/2014 3:53:07 AM EDT

[#46]

I NEED the 10.5 inch version~!

Posted: 6/20/2014 2:42:03 PM EDT

[#47]

12 " are now shipping

Thank you,
PETE
MI

Posted: 6/20/2014 3:20:14 PM EDT

[#48]

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Likewise, I dont have gorilla arms and all I need up there is a BUIS. Once these hit Brownells, im in.

Posted: 6/21/2014 1:37:12 AM EDT

[#49]

Ordered 2

I hope I can get more M-LOK rail sections soon. Wish these came with two instead of one...

Posted: 6/21/2014 12:51:28 PM EDT

[#50]

Ordered!

Can't wait till you get the S&W M&P10 lightweight MLOK too!

cheers

tire iron

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