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3/5/2026 3:06:03 PM EDT
Looking for recommendations on a handguard for an aero M5 upper  (dpms high profile).

I want mlok with a full length top rail for a 12.5” barrel. So it needs to be 11-11.75”

SLR and Cross machine is all I’m coming up with. I would prefer to stay under $250 so the SLR is a last resort. I’m not familiar with cross, just looking for other options before I pull the trigger.
3/5/2026 3:54:29 PM EDT
[#1]
I have a JL Billet hand guard on my AR10 built. Not sure if they exactly what you want.

https://jlbillet.com
3/5/2026 4:48:08 PM EDT
[#2]
CMT is good to go.
3/5/2026 6:50:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Not sure if they’re still available but the Zev (Mega)  wedge lock is pretty awesome.
3/5/2026 11:48:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Rubicon777:
Not sure if they’re still available but the Zev (Mega)  wedge lock is pretty awesome.
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All I see on their site is ar15 handguards. Maybe they discontinued ar10 options.
3/6/2026 4:09:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Jeeper21][Edited] [#5]
I also think Zev discontinued their Maten handguards; they used to have them on their website.

The original Mega Arms founder is part of a new company, Icon Defense, and they make .308 handguards in drive lock, though pricey.
https://killer-innovations.com/shop/icon-defense-308-drive-lock-handguards/


There's also MI Combat .308 which is in your preferred price range, and matches the DPMS high:
https://midwestindustriesinc.com/308-combat-rail-dpms-high-m-lok-handguard/

There's also PRI CF handguards.
3/7/2026 9:23:41 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Jeeper21:
I also think Zev discontinued their Maten handguards; they used to have them on their website.

The original Mega Arms founder is part of a new company, Icon Defense, and they make .308 handguards in drive lock, though pricey.
https://killer-innovations.com/shop/icon-defense-308-drive-lock-handguards/


There's also MI Combat .308 which is in your preferred price range, and matches the DPMS high:
https://midwestindustriesinc.com/308-combat-rail-dpms-high-m-lok-handguard/

There's also PRI CF handguards.
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Wow those icons look nice but if I spend over 300 I’m just going to get the SLR. I really like the Midwest and the price is right but they are a touch too long unfortunately.
3/9/2026 11:58:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SoVa:


Wow those icons look nice but if I spend over 300 I’m just going to get the SLR. I really like the Midwest and the price is right but they are a touch too long unfortunately.
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I did Centurion on my first one.

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