If your rifle has a traditional set-up, you’ll need to remove the muzzle device and gas block/front sight to slide the free-floating handguard over the barrel. If your rifle has a low-profile gas block, removal may not be necessary. Many free-floating handguards have dedicated barrel nuts that replace the delta ring. Some free-floating handguards extend to the muzzle, increasing the available rail space for accessories.

While not as durable as mil-spec two-piece handguard sets, free-floating designs can increase inherent accuracy. If you’re interested in building a match rifle, this is one of the best AR-15 handguard types you can choose. One of the advantages of the AR-15 rifle pattern is its compatibility with a wide variety of accessories. However, you need to be able to attach accessories to your weapon to realize its benefits.

Traditional AR-15 handguards offer limited flexibility here. A market in modular, accessory-compatible handguards has developed, thanks to the work of multiple manufacturers. This has led to the emergence of two alternative systems to the traditional Picatinny rail: M-LOK and KeyMod.

In breaking down these three systems, it’s worth discussing each one individually.

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