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Questions & Answers
Are the new version with 7 sides of MLOK being shipped? the product picture isn't always up to date. Manufacturer Answer

The DarkLite handguard is manufactured with 3 Mlok mounting options. Each at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions.

by V SEVEN WEAPONS, Manufacturer, October 16, 2023
what is the ID of the rail? Expert Answer

The internal diameter of the Dark Hour Defense AR15 Magnesium Darklite Handguards is 1.3".

by Hunter, Gear Expert, February 24, 2022
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
This truly is an amazing value. If youre trying to build an ultralight AR on a budget, this is the only handguard south of $300 that you can bet life or limb on, and I say this with minimal hyperbole. After having tried two Fostech and one Trybe De...
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5/6 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review
very light and smooth by Chris Rookstool, Verified Owner, September 20, 2020
I got the 11" version. Did I mention this thing is light? The finish is very smooth, the color looks good with my upper and lower. The barrel nut did align easily using 2 shims there are no anti rotation provision, just the mk one eyeball. The screw...
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6/6 found this helpful
Helpful Negative Review
Darklite 15" handguard by Dan, Verified Owner, February 20, 2022
Make sure you have barrel nut shims on hand as you will have to clock the nut. There is no anti rotation lugs on it as well. The finish is very brittle because of the hardness of the anodizing. Dropped an Allen wrench on it and chipped the coating. A...
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2/5 found this helpful
Most Recent Reviews
Dark Hour Defense by Tony Montana, Verified Owner, November 21, 2024
Great magnesium handguard. Same company that makes V7, but for a great price!
Most Recent Reviews
Super light weight by T.H., Verified Owner, June 24, 2024
This thing weighs almost nothing, and because it’s magnesium should still be quite durable. I threw this on a .300blk pistol along with an 8.3” barrel, Guntech flash can, and Hera CQR gen2 stock and foregrip. This handguard really finished off the ov...
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard has been discontinued by Dark Hour Defense and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the AR15 Accessories, Gun Parts, AR 15 Tactical Rails, AR 15 Parts, Rifle Parts, AR Handguards & Forends, AR15 Upper Parts yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard

Manufactured from a blended aluminum & magnesium alloy. Approximately 30% reduction in material weight compared to commonly used 6061 aluminum.image

Wear layer is a plasma deposition process that provides a tough ceramic-like coating with superior wear resistance compared to anodizing. E-cote black finish.

Features of Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard

  • Magnesium/aluminum alloy
  • Approximately 30% reduction in material weight compared to commonly used 6061 aluminum.
  • Cerakote H-190 finish.
  • M-LOK design for the AR-15 platform
  • SLIM DESIGN with an ID of 1.3 in (left to right) & 1.55 in (top to bottom for gas block clearance)

Package Contents:

  • Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard
  • Barrel nut

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Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard Unavailable & Discontinued Models

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  • Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard, 7 in, DLITE 7ML , MPN: DLITE 7ML , UPC: 255555200638 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHGAR15-DLITE-7ML
  • Dark Hour Defense AR15 Magnesium Darklite Handguard, M-LOK, 9in, Black, DLITE 9ML , MPN: DLITE 9ML , UPC: 255555200249 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHGAR15-DLITE-9ML
  • Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard, 10 in, DLITE 10ML , MPN: DLITE 10ML , UPC: 255555200645 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHGAR15-DLITE-10ML
  • Dark Hour Defense AR15 Magnesium Darklite Handguard, M-LOK, 11in, Black, DLITE 11ML , MPN: DLITE 11ML , UPC: 255555200256 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHGAR15-DLITE-11ML
  • Dark Hour Defense AR15 Magnesium Darklite Handguard, M-LOK, 13.5in, Black, DLITE 13.5ML , MPN: DLITE 13.5ML , UPC: 255555200263 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHGAR15-DLITE-13-5ML
  • Dark Hour Defense AR15 Magnesium Darklite Handguard, M-LOK, 15in, Black, DLITE 15ML , MPN: DLITE 15ML , UPC: 255555200270 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHGAR15-DLITE-15ML
  • Dark Hour Defense Darklite Magnesium MLOK AR15 Handguard, 18 in, DLITE 18ML , MPN: DLITE 18ML , UPC: 255555200652 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHGAR15-DLITE-18ML
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