
Availability: In Stock
The Midwest Industries Handguard Free Float Aluminum 9 offers HK416 owners a modern way to mount accessories and customize their rifle. Built from 6061 aluminum with a hard-coat black anodized finish, this free-float handguard is engineered to withstand field use while maintaining the precision that matters at the range. The 9-inch length strikes a balance between a compact profile and usable rail estate, making it practical for tactical setups, hunting builds, or shooters who prefer a lighter, shorter handguard on their HK platform rifle.
Free-float design isolates the barrel from the handguard itself, meaning the handguard flex and pressure don't affect your barrel harmonics or accuracy. That separation is crucial if you're serious about repeatable performance. The M-LOK slots on seven sides give you real flexibility to position lights, lasers, vertical grips, and other gear exactly where you want them—not where a picatinny rail happens to land. Installation uses your factory barrel nut, so you're not hunting for proprietary parts, and it's manufactured in the USA.
At 9.9 ounces, this handguard won't load down your rifle, and the cross-bolt retention hardware is heat-treated 4140 steel with a phosphate finish, built to stay put through hard use. One M-LOK to Picatinny rail is included, giving you an option to mount standard accessories if you want them alongside M-LOK gear.
| Manufacturer | Midwest Industries |
| Platform | HK416 |
| Length | 9 inches |
| Material | 6061 aluminum |
| Finish | Hard-coat anodized black |
| Attachment System | M-LOK |
| M-LOK Slots | Seven sides |
| Weight | 9.9 ounces |
| Cross-Bolt Material | Heat-treated 4140 steel |
| Cross-Bolt Finish | Phosphate coating |
| Installation | Factory HK416 barrel nut |
| Included Accessories | One M-LOK to Picatinny rail adapter |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Yes, this handguard is designed for the HK416 platform and installs using your factory barrel nut, so no special adapters or tools are required.
A free-float design means the handguard is mounted to the receiver and barrel nut only—it doesn't touch or rest on the barrel. This isolation prevents handguard flex and contact pressure from affecting barrel vibration, which helps you maintain consistent accuracy shot to shot.
This handguard uses M-LOK slots, which are not directly compatible with standard Picatinny rails. However, one M-LOK to Picatinny adapter is included, so you can mount Picatinny accessories where you need them.
The handguard comes with one M-LOK to Picatinny rail adapter. The cross-bolt and installation hardware are included; no barrel nut is needed since you'll use your factory HK416 barrel nut.

SKU: 167528235 • Weight: 0.92oz





Availability: In Stock
The Midwest Industries Handguard Free Float Aluminum 9 offers HK416 owners a modern way to mount accessories and customize their rifle. Built from 6061 aluminum with a hard-coat black anodized finish, this free-float handguard is engineered to withstand field use while maintaining the precision that matters at the range. The 9-inch length strikes a balance between a compact profile and usable rail estate, making it practical for tactical setups, hunting builds, or shooters who prefer a lighter, shorter handguard on their HK platform rifle.
Free-float design isolates the barrel from the handguard itself, meaning the handguard flex and pressure don't affect your barrel harmonics or accuracy. That separation is crucial if you're serious about repeatable performance. The M-LOK slots on seven sides give you real flexibility to position lights, lasers, vertical grips, and other gear exactly where you want them—not where a picatinny rail happens to land. Installation uses your factory barrel nut, so you're not hunting for proprietary parts, and it's manufactured in the USA.
At 9.9 ounces, this handguard won't load down your rifle, and the cross-bolt retention hardware is heat-treated 4140 steel with a phosphate finish, built to stay put through hard use. One M-LOK to Picatinny rail is included, giving you an option to mount standard accessories if you want them alongside M-LOK gear.
| Manufacturer | Midwest Industries |
| Platform | HK416 |
| Length | 9 inches |
| Material | 6061 aluminum |
| Finish | Hard-coat anodized black |
| Attachment System | M-LOK |
| M-LOK Slots | Seven sides |
| Weight | 9.9 ounces |
| Cross-Bolt Material | Heat-treated 4140 steel |
| Cross-Bolt Finish | Phosphate coating |
| Installation | Factory HK416 barrel nut |
| Included Accessories | One M-LOK to Picatinny rail adapter |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Yes, this handguard is designed for the HK416 platform and installs using your factory barrel nut, so no special adapters or tools are required.
A free-float design means the handguard is mounted to the receiver and barrel nut only—it doesn't touch or rest on the barrel. This isolation prevents handguard flex and contact pressure from affecting barrel vibration, which helps you maintain consistent accuracy shot to shot.
This handguard uses M-LOK slots, which are not directly compatible with standard Picatinny rails. However, one M-LOK to Picatinny adapter is included, so you can mount Picatinny accessories where you need them.
The handguard comes with one M-LOK to Picatinny rail adapter. The cross-bolt and installation hardware are included; no barrel nut is needed since you'll use your factory HK416 barrel nut.
SKU: 167528235 • Weight: 0.92oz
