Videos tagged with Stinger Hawk Handguard

This video showcases a custom 16-inch 5.56 OD green AR-15 build. Key components highlighted include a Magpul STR stock for storage, a Magpul K2 Plus grip with rubberized texture, an Armc lower parts kit with an ambidextrous safety and extended mag release, and a Phase 5 bolt release. The build also features a nickel boron bolt carrier group, a Brick charging handle designed to mitigate gas blowback, a Stinger Hawk handguard, AT3 rail covers, a Streamlight Pro Tac weapon light, and a Brick muzzle device compatible with Plan B systems. An EOTech optic is mounted for a large sight picture.

This guide explains the critical role of AR-9 handguards, detailing the differences between drop-in and free-float designs and their impact on accuracy. It covers material choices like carbon fiber for weight savings, the advantage of slim profiles due to the lack of a gas system in AR-9s, and considerations for suppressor integration and accessory mounting (Picatinny vs. M-LOK). The video emphasizes that handguard aesthetics significantly contribute to a firearm's personality.