MINIMAL OPTICAL DEFLECTION (MOD) 4 HANDGUARD – MINIMAL OPTICAL DEFLECTION (MOD) 4 HANDGUARD 12.7” KODIAK

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Original price was: $279.99.Current price is: $206.54.

MINIMAL OPTICAL DEFLECTION (MOD) 4 HANDGUARD

The Aero Precision Minimal Optical Deflection (MOD) 4 handguard seamlessly blends robust construction with an ergonomic form factor, ensuring no compromises between the two. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, the handguard is engineered with a focus on stiffness to drastically reduce deflection under load. It attaches to the upper receiver via a steel barrel nut, which also serves to significantly reduce point-of-impact shift when using an infrared laser aiming device under load.

In addition to its premium engineering, the MOD 4 handguard offers several quality-of-life improvements. A full-length, 7-sided M-LOK™ interface allows the user to customize their build according to their preferences. The steel-reinforced QD sockets are a small but important detail, enhancing the sheer strength of the sockets and ensuring they do not wear prematurely when interfaced with standard steel QD sling attachments. Installation of this handguard is simplified at the barrel nut, as the need for timing has been eliminated, and the barrel nut lug pattern matches mil-spec castle nuts, removing the need for specialty tools. Finally, the inclusion of two anti-rotation set screws adds redundancy and ensures a more tailored fit when the handguard is used with third-party upper receivers.

FEATURES:

  • 6061-T6 aluminum construction
  • Steel barrel nut
  • 7 sided M-LOK™
  • 4 steel-reinforced Quick Disconnect (QD) sockets
  • Internal Diameter: 1.2"
  • Compatible with low-profile gas blocks

INCLUDES:

  • MOD 4 Handguard
  • MOD 4 Barrel Nut
  • MOD 4 Mounting Hardware

NOTE: MOD 4 Handguards are designed to match seamlessly with Aero’s M4E1 Threaded Upper Receivers and components from the PRO series. Additionally, the MOD 4 handguards are compatible with Mil-Spec AR-15 upper receivers.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Platform: AR-15
  • Series: MOD 4
  • Attachment Type: M-LOK
  • Material: Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Actual Handguard Lengths: 10.6", 11.4", 12.7", 13.5", 15" NOTE: Aero Precision rail lengths are measured from end to end.
  • Weight(s): 10.6" = 14.78 oz, 11.4" = 15.06 oz, 12.7" = 16.12 oz, 13.5" = 16.75 oz, 15" = 17.73 oz
  • Other: Handguard Screw Torque – 55+/-5 in-lbs

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Description

MINIMAL OPTICAL DEFLECTION (MOD) 4 HANDGUARD

The Aero Precision Minimal Optical Deflection (MOD) 4 handguard seamlessly blends robust construction with an ergonomic form factor, ensuring no compromises between the two. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, the handguard is engineered with a focus on stiffness to drastically reduce deflection under load. It attaches to the upper receiver via a steel barrel nut, which also serves to significantly reduce point-of-impact shift when using an infrared laser aiming device under load.

In addition to its premium engineering, the MOD 4 handguard offers several quality-of-life improvements. A full-length, 7-sided M-LOK™ interface allows the user to customize their build according to their preferences. The steel-reinforced QD sockets are a small but important detail, enhancing the sheer strength of the sockets and ensuring they do not wear prematurely when interfaced with standard steel QD sling attachments. Installation of this handguard is simplified at the barrel nut, as the need for timing has been eliminated, and the barrel nut lug pattern matches mil-spec castle nuts, removing the need for specialty tools. Finally, the inclusion of two anti-rotation set screws adds redundancy and ensures a more tailored fit when the handguard is used with third-party upper receivers.

FEATURES:

  • 6061-T6 aluminum construction
  • Steel barrel nut
  • 7 sided M-LOK™
  • 4 steel-reinforced Quick Disconnect (QD) sockets
  • Internal Diameter: 1.2"
  • Compatible with low-profile gas blocks

INCLUDES:

  • MOD 4 Handguard
  • MOD 4 Barrel Nut
  • MOD 4 Mounting Hardware

NOTE: MOD 4 Handguards are designed to match seamlessly with Aero’s M4E1 Threaded Upper Receivers and components from the PRO series. Additionally, the MOD 4 handguards are compatible with Mil-Spec AR-15 upper receivers.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Platform: AR-15
  • Series: MOD 4
  • Attachment Type: M-LOK
  • Material: Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Actual Handguard Lengths: 10.6", 11.4", 12.7", 13.5", 15" NOTE: Aero Precision rail lengths are measured from end to end.
  • Weight(s): 10.6" = 14.78 oz, 11.4" = 15.06 oz, 12.7" = 16.12 oz, 13.5" = 16.75 oz, 15" = 17.73 oz
  • Other: Handguard Screw Torque – 55+/-5 in-lbs

Additional information

Weight 2 lbs
Make

Aero

Type

M-LOK

Model

M4E1

Color

Kodiak Brown

Make/Model

Aero, M4E1

Length

12.7''

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