JL Billet AR-15 Angled M-Lok Free-Float Handguard Review

JL Billet AR-15 Angled M-Lok Free-Float Handguard Review

Ordinarily, whenever we authors are shipped something for review we just mount it on the first rifle, do our shooting, and the part becomes relegated to an increasing parts bin until we’re able to build the following Franken weapon. Never before have I been motivated to construct gun around the part before sending JL Billet MLOK Handguard. I’m not sure why it motivated me so, but after placing the brake through his gaits and with the handguard in my hand, I was firmly put on building up a gun that may honor the workmanship and machining of a billet. It led me to build a billet rifle up, not employing a stock or MIL-SPEC AR part.

The Handguard. Enough of me waxing on about the construct that it inspired, the handguard itself is reduced key upon initial examination, but detailed upon through investigation. Manufactured from billet, the handguard uses a railing on the top and three sides of Magpul’s M LOK for accessory attachment. In the 45 degree sides, there’s a model of trapezoids and triangles. Only across the perpendicular facet in the top does this change, instead of using contours and fitting circles. Attachment to the recipient is via profile barrel nut into the recipient. Rather that having a proprietary tool, it uses flat faces compatible with regular keys in almost any household toolbox.

Those looking to use a torque wrench can use 1 & 1/8&Prime, crows foot. Attachment of the railing at the barrel nut is through pressure nozzle out of two hex screws in the bottom rear of the handguard. My only complaint is a mitten doesn’t have an indicator for recipients to keep alignment in the case of a torque event. Though unlikely, I do like the feature, however, during installation, one may take any Picatinny attachment, bridge the two railings, and clamp the handguard in position for alignment. Installed, it compliments any octagonal receiver nicely. As opposed to leaving space clean that will otherwise be interfacing with the barrel nut makes utilization of space to add in drive button Q/D ports that stand proud of the otherwise low profile handguard. The front part of the receiver slants forward slightly, which can be nice for any Costa, design shooters who operate their thumbs across the top of rails, providing it slightly more purchase.

The Good: Easy installation. Solid complete and fit. Minor tool marks, however to a machinist, they’re beauty marks. Styling is competitive and might not be for everybody, but for the rifleman looking to set himself apart, its a compliment – particularly with the matching brake. MLOK was ready-to-go. No problems with any accessories. Includes Q/D push button mounts are the back close to the receiver. Great use of space. The Notable: At $199, they can be priced in reasonably. Accommodates virtually all gasoline low profile gas blocks from the marketplace. Fit the ODIN Works flexible, which may be a problem with low profile railings.

The Bad: I would like to see some system of ensuring the handguard cannot turn off in the field. Having rdquo, or something & wings could give me the piece of mind. IMG’1322. Final Thoughts: It’s difficult to say one rail is obviously better than another, so as opposed to say that, I can state that the JL Billet is at least as good as other high-end offerings. 100% made in the united states by a little store, it embodies the innovation and craftsmanship of somebody who takes pleasure and pride in their work. While many will probably be content with an extruded model that concentrates on functionality and price, the JL Billet showcase what may be done whenever you throw cost effective out of the window and concentrate on what may be generated when type takes priority over function.