Brigand Arms167528332
Ar-15 Hoplite Handguard 5.5In Carbon Fiber M-Lok$202.49
Availability: In Stock
The Brigand Arms Hoplite 5-inch carbon fiber M-LOK handguard is a lightweight, precision-engineered rail system built for AR-15 shooters who refuse to compromise on speed or accuracy. If you're running a modern tactical rifle, competition build, or hunting platform and want to shed unnecessary weight while maintaining rock-solid accessory mounting, this is the handguard that delivers. The Hoplite combines low-profile lines with genuine carbon fiber construction to keep your rifle nimble without sacrificing the rigidity that matters when you're running optics, lights, or supports at speed.
Brigand Arms engineered the Hoplite specifically to stay stable through barrel heat cycling—a critical detail for anyone pushing their AR hard at the range or in the field. That thermal stability means your front sights and aiming devices stay zeroed whether you're firing one round or running strings. The handguard uses a proprietary mil-spec hard anodized aluminum barrel nut that clamps to any standard AR-15 receiver, whether you're running a .223/5.56 or 9mm platform. No timing required during installation, which keeps your build straightforward and lets you focus on getting behind the gun.
The free-float design isolates the rail from barrel harmonics, and M-LOK slots positioned at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock give you full coverage for mounting accessories—lights, grips, rail sections, or cable management. The 5-inch length strikes a balance: short enough for close-quarters versatility or compact builds, long enough to keep your hands away from the gas block and give you real estate for mounting gear. Weight savings and strength are the Hoplite's signature; Brigand engineered this as the lightest option in its class without compromising durability, which matters if you're counting ounces on a hunting rifle or competition gun where fatigue compounds over a long day.
| Brand | Brigand Arms |
| Product | Hoplite Handguard |
| Length | 5 inches |
| Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Rail System | M-LOK |
| M-LOK Slot Positions | 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock |
| Barrel Nut Material | Mil-spec hard anodized aluminum |
| Mounting | Standard AR-15 receiver (.223/5.56 and 9mm) |
| Design | Free-float |
| Timing Required | No |
Yes. The Brigand Arms Hoplite works on any standard AR-15 receiver, including .223/5.56 and 9mm PCC builds. It clamps on using the included mil-spec hard anodized aluminum barrel nut and requires no timing during installation.
Carbon fiber delivers significant weight savings compared to aluminum alternatives while maintaining excellent rigidity and heat rejection. The material stays stable through barrel heat cycling, which keeps your sights and optics zeroed during rapid or sustained fire.
Yes. The Hoplite features M-LOK slots at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, giving you full coverage to mount lights, vertical grips, rail sections, cable management, and other M-LOK-compatible accessories anywhere around the handguard.
Brigand Arms designed the Hoplite to be the lightest low-profile handguard in its class without sacrificing strength. The carbon fiber construction and proprietary design emphasize minimal weight and thermal stability, making it ideal for hunters, competition shooters, and tactical builders who prioritize speed and accuracy.
SKU: 167529164 • Weight: 0.36oz
Availability: In Stock
The Brigand Arms Hoplite 5-inch carbon fiber M-LOK handguard is a lightweight, precision-engineered rail system built for AR-15 shooters who refuse to compromise on speed or accuracy. If you're running a modern tactical rifle, competition build, or hunting platform and want to shed unnecessary weight while maintaining rock-solid accessory mounting, this is the handguard that delivers. The Hoplite combines low-profile lines with genuine carbon fiber construction to keep your rifle nimble without sacrificing the rigidity that matters when you're running optics, lights, or supports at speed.
Brigand Arms engineered the Hoplite specifically to stay stable through barrel heat cycling—a critical detail for anyone pushing their AR hard at the range or in the field. That thermal stability means your front sights and aiming devices stay zeroed whether you're firing one round or running strings. The handguard uses a proprietary mil-spec hard anodized aluminum barrel nut that clamps to any standard AR-15 receiver, whether you're running a .223/5.56 or 9mm platform. No timing required during installation, which keeps your build straightforward and lets you focus on getting behind the gun.
The free-float design isolates the rail from barrel harmonics, and M-LOK slots positioned at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock give you full coverage for mounting accessories—lights, grips, rail sections, or cable management. The 5-inch length strikes a balance: short enough for close-quarters versatility or compact builds, long enough to keep your hands away from the gas block and give you real estate for mounting gear. Weight savings and strength are the Hoplite's signature; Brigand engineered this as the lightest option in its class without compromising durability, which matters if you're counting ounces on a hunting rifle or competition gun where fatigue compounds over a long day.
| Brand | Brigand Arms |
| Product | Hoplite Handguard |
| Length | 5 inches |
| Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Rail System | M-LOK |
| M-LOK Slot Positions | 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock |
| Barrel Nut Material | Mil-spec hard anodized aluminum |
| Mounting | Standard AR-15 receiver (.223/5.56 and 9mm) |
| Design | Free-float |
| Timing Required | No |
Yes. The Brigand Arms Hoplite works on any standard AR-15 receiver, including .223/5.56 and 9mm PCC builds. It clamps on using the included mil-spec hard anodized aluminum barrel nut and requires no timing during installation.
Carbon fiber delivers significant weight savings compared to aluminum alternatives while maintaining excellent rigidity and heat rejection. The material stays stable through barrel heat cycling, which keeps your sights and optics zeroed during rapid or sustained fire.
Yes. The Hoplite features M-LOK slots at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, giving you full coverage to mount lights, vertical grips, rail sections, cable management, and other M-LOK-compatible accessories anywhere around the handguard.
Brigand Arms designed the Hoplite to be the lightest low-profile handguard in its class without sacrificing strength. The carbon fiber construction and proprietary design emphasize minimal weight and thermal stability, making it ideal for hunters, competition shooters, and tactical builders who prioritize speed and accuracy.
SKU: 167529164 • Weight: 0.36oz