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Angstadt Arms Suppressor Series M-LOK Handguard - 9.3" Medium Length, 1.7" Oversized Inner Diameter, 6061-T6 Aluminum, Matte Black Hard Anodized Finish - AA010HGMSS
Product Description
Building a compact tactical carbine or pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) with a tucked suppressor configuration traditionally presents a difficult dimensional bottleneck. Standard, narrow handguards simply lack the internal clearance needed to slip over wide sound suppression canisters on your workbench, forcing you to use shorter rails that leave your suppressor fully exposed and offer zero forward real estate for accessories. The **Angstadt Arms® 9.3" Suppressor Series M-LOK Handguard (AA010HGMSS)** completely flatlines this clearance constraint, providing an oversized, ultra-wide internal channel explicitly engineered to envelope suppressors and blast shields smoothly.
Proudly engineered and precision CNC-machined in the United States by Angstadt Arms, this professional-grade forend upgrade is cut from a single unibody billet block of **6061-T6 structural grade aerospace aluminum alloy**. The standout architectural layout features an expansive **1.7-inch internal diameter profile**, providing ample space to completely tuck most standard 1.5-inch and 1.6-inch diameter suppressor bodies beneath the handguard shield. The outer skeleton introduces seven planes of modular **M-LOK® interface tracks** to mount weapon lights, switches, and handstops, while the top spine holds a continuous Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rail that aligns seamlessly with standard upper receiver decks.
Complete with a heavy-duty steel barrel nut and multi-point anti-rotation mounting fasteners, this turn-key armorer hardware ensures absolute accessory tracking straight from your workbench.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Handguard Staging Guidance: The Angstadt Arms AA010HGMSS handguard assembly arrives fully equipped with the 9.3-inch oversized aluminum forend shell, a high-strength steel barrel nut, clamping cross-bolts, and an anti-rotation retention plate insert. UNIVERSAL MIL-SPEC AR-15 & PCC INTERFACE MATRIX: This free-floating handguard is engineered natively, strictly, and cross-compatibly to mount onto **any standard AR-15 upper receiver or dedicated 9mm / .45 ACP PCC receiver chassis** utilizing standard mil-spec upper receiver threads. *Oversized Suppressor Clearance Matching:* The generous **1.7" inner diameter** is explicitly optimized to envelope heavy silencer bodies (such as the Rugged® Obsidian, SilencerCo® Omega, or Angstadt's own Vanquish® integrally suppressed barrel groups) comfortably on your bench. Armorer Workbench Custom Staging Sequence: 1. Visually and physically confirm your host firearm platform is completely clear of live ammunition, the magazine is removed, and the chamber area is safe. 2. Remove any pre-existing handguard, muzzle brake, or barrel components to expose the raw receiver threads. 3. Thread the included steel barrel nut onto the receiver block, applying a thin film of automotive anti-seize grease to the threads. 4. Torque the barrel nut down clockwise using a standard armorers wrench to exactly **35 to 50 foot-pounds (ft-lbs)**, aligning the gas tube holes if applicable. 5. Slide the handguard shell straight over the barrel nut structure until it meets the receiver interface flush. 6. Align the top Picatinny rail lanes perfectly level, drop in the anti-rotation block, apply a droplet of medium blue thread locker to the cross-screws, and tighten them down evenly to exactly **30 to 35 inch-pounds (in-lbs)** on your bench before heading out downrange.*
Key Features
- Oversized 1.7" Inner Diameter: Extra-wide internal bore provides plenty of clearance to comfortably house and tuck thick suppressor bodies and linear blast shields.
- Continuous Free-Float Accuracy: Eliminates accuracy-robbing barrel contact completely, keeping your points of impact uniform regardless of accessory weight load.
- Unibody 6061-T6 Aluminum Billet: Precision CNC-machined from high-strength aerospace aluminum to provide exceptional front-end rigidity and rugged drop resistance.
- Seven Planes of M-LOK Tracks: Outfitted with clean M-LOK slot arrays along seven structural axes, giving you extensive space for tactical lights, grips, and switches.
- Type III Hardcoat Anodized Shield: Sealed in a rugged, scratch-resistant matte black anodized jacket that actively fights off extreme suppressor radiator heat and harsh gun solvents.
- Anti-Rotation Locking Architecture: Utilizes a specialized steel indexing lug mechanism that mechanically prevents the handguard from twisting loose under heavy use on the bench.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Angstadt Arms® (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Model Line: Suppressor Series High-Performance Technical Forend Systems
- MPN/SKU Code: AA010HGMSS (9.3-Inch Suppressor Optimized Configuration Base SKU)
- UPC Code Profile: 850053228414
- Handguard Total Linear Length: 9.3 Inches (~236.2 mm Medium Profile Clearance Staging)
- Internal Diameter Profile: 1.70 Inches (~43.1 mm Calibrated Wide Silencer Clearance Channel)
- Accessory Interface Standard: Seven-Plane Modular M-LOK Tracking Slots (Full-Length Execution)
- Upper Deck Interface Spine: Continuous Top Linear Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Rail Array
- Barrel Nut Attachment System: Heavy-Duty Heat-Treated Carbon Steel Barrel Nut (Included)
- Exterior Finish Dressing: Mil-Spec Type III Hardcoat Anodized Non-Reflective Satin Matte Black Armor
- Firearm Framework Compatibility: AR-15 Uppers, Dedicated 9mm/45 ACP AR-9 PCC Platforms Natively
- Full Kit Component Checklist: 9.3" Handguard Shell, Steel Barrel Nut, Anti-Rotation Tabs, Clamping Screws
- Packaging Format Class: Factory Original Sealed Angstadt Arms Branded Industrial Cardboard Packing Box
- Product Type Category: Rifle/Pistol Components / Handguards & Suppressor Clearance Forends
- External Profile Width: ~1.95 Inches (~49.5 mm Uniform Cylindrical Exterior Dimension)
- Net Handguard Shell Mass: ~8.80 Ounces (~249.4 Grams Bare Aluminum Framework Weight)
- Country of Quality Manufacture: Developed, Sourced, Machined, and Performance-Tested Proudly in the USA
- Warranty Tracking Protection: Fully Backed by Angstadt Arms Lifetime Factory Performance Guarantee
