Magpul MOE SL handguard

[harrym]

Does this handguard have Picatinney rail mounting on top? I can't tell from the pictures. And any idea who might have it in stock? Midway says overdue. It apparently is also longer than the regular MOE handguard.

 

[AR-Getsome]

Judging by the pics on the Magpul sight. It does not appear to have a rail on top. Sight also says Fall 2014 for release. Not that that means anything.

 

[Fatheadhill]

It's very similar in designed to the current MOE handguard, but thinner. You can attach rail sections or mount-in-slot attachments to the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, but there are no rail sections built in and as far as I know you can't mount rail sections at the 12 o'clock position.

 

[harrym]

It appears to go farther forward, covering the front sling attachment. I wonder if the sling attachmen has to be removed.

 

[Fatheadhill]

It looks as if it does. Wouldn't bother me at all though as I never use the sling attachment on the sight post anyway.

 

[harrym]

Finally had an opportunity to try the Magpul MOE handguard for my AR15 Sport. I really like the feel of it. However, I'll wait for the SL model to come out [Fall, 2014 according to the Magpul site]. I also bought the .70" buttpad and installed it. It's not necessary for recoil, but it does give a better shoulder fit. I did strip two 1/8" hex keys getting the old screws out, but the screws held their sockets. Magpul has quality parts.