I have owned a Sport for several years, and recently bought a Sport II. Both have non-shielded handguard and while they have not been a problem, I am considering changing them to a shielded handguard.

I would like to stick with a handguard that looks like the original, but with the shield. Do you know if there is such a thing, and if so where they can be found?

I have looked at the Magpul MOE M-lok and I prefer the look of the original handguard. Also, they are a bit expensive.

The Magpul MOE SL is a great hand guard, but if you don't like the look and cost there are several options.

A quick online search for AR15 Carbine length hand guard with heat shield will give you lots of results.

Here is one from Primary Arms. I have no experience with it but it is what you are looking for.

DS Arms M4 Handguard w/ Heat Shield Inserts ZM44572

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The Magpul handguard is much more versatile, you can add M-Lok attachment and fits your hand comfortably.

You should be able to find OEM style hand guards with heat shields at Brownells. Check the website.

I ended up purchasing hand guards from Brownell's. I have done business with them for years.

D.S. ARMS AR-15 C.A.R. HANDGUARD SET | Brownells

I also picked up a couple of Strike Industries AR-15 Charging Handles with Extended Latch Aluminum Black from Cheaper Than Dirt. One for my Sport and one for my Sport II.

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These will likely be the last changes to my Sports as I like simple and light weight AR's.

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I installed a spare set of Colt handguards from my LE6920 the day I received my Sports II a few months ago.

They worked great, BUT my Sport II was gaining weight with those handguards and the other items I was hanging off of it.

A recent trip to the range with a teenager and mother made me realize this rifle needed to go back to light weight configuration.

Not only are the S&W handguards lighter, they also have a smaller overall diameter.

and a "skinny" version is offered as well (with heat shields). DOUBLE STAR AR-15/M16/M4 SKINNY STYLE CARBINE HANDGUARD | Brownells

Thanks Bambashooter!

Glad to help.

$9.99 and free shipping from their web site. May be a Cyber Monday Extended sale.

CAR Handguard - Black

Wow, how about that? Great deal. Enjoy.

My Double Star hand guards arrived.

They are the same diameter as the M&P Sport Ii’s except they have a single heat shield instead of bare plastic. I’m very pleased with them for $9.99.