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What is the material that the barrel nut is made of?

Barrel nut is no longer titanium, currently being shipped out with steel. The result is an over priced mid tier product. At 11.2 oz for the 15” given the lack of durability you could get a Troy battle rail 12.3oz for $70 less and durable.

by TX2A, Verified Owner, November 7, 2021
Will this fit a Mega Maten receiver? I have matching upper and lower amb set wondering if this will fit.

The Maten is high profile and so is this, should mount up fine. I would include a set of shims for the barrel nut to assist in aligning the mounting screws for the rail.

by TX2A, Verified Owner, March 28, 2021
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Dishonesty won’t get you anywhere by Jon, Verified Owner, July 2, 2021
I asked if this product was compatible with an m5e1 aero upper and was told yes. Either the person representing the company does not know what they’re talking about or the product was dishonestly represented. $300 to be lied to. I research companies ...
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Nice but could be better by Buyer beware, February 24, 2021
Extremely light weight and the finish is awesome but I could not get the alignment or timing of the barrel nut right no matter the amount of toque (35-80 ftlbs). The only way I could even get this to install was through the use of different companie...
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

Dark Hour Defense .308 Magnesium Darklite 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 .308 Magnesium Darklite 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.

M-LOK design for the 308 DPMS Standard/High platform

SLIM DESIGN with an ID of 1.3"(left to right) & 1.55" (top to bottom for gas block clearance)

HANDGUARD:

Length: 13.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 1.97" Weight: 6.8 oz

Length: 15.0" Width: 1.5" Height: 1.97" Weight: 7.7 oz

Length: 16.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 1.97" Weight: 8.1 oz

Length: 18.0" Width: 1.5" Height: 1.97" Weight: 8.8 oz

Features of Dark Hour Defense .308 Magnesium Darklite Handguard

  • Manufactured from a blended aluminum & magnesium alloy.
  • Approximately 30% reduction in material weight compared to commonly used 6061 aluminum.
  • M-LOK design for the 308 DPMS Standard/High platform
  • Slim design with an ID of 1.3"(left to right) & 1.55" (top to bottom for gas block clearance)

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  • Dark Hour Defense .308 Magnesium Darklite Handguard

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  • Dark Hour Defense .308 Magnesium Darklite Handguard, M-LOK, 13.5in, Black, DLITE 13.5ML308 , MPN: DLITE 13.5ML308 , UPC: 255555200287 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHG308-DLITE-13-5ML308
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  • Dark Hour Defense .308 Magnesium Darklite Handguard, M-LOK, 16.5in, Black, DLITE 16.5ML308 , MPN: DLITE 16.5ML308 , UPC: 255555200300 , Code: 3QH-HZ-MDHG308-DLITE-16-5ML308
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