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Q&A for Midwest Industries Gen2 Two-Piece Drop-In Handguard — 116 Questions & 105 Answers

Name Midwest Industries Gen2 Two-Piece Drop-In Handguard (4.8)
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Brian, member, from NY, United States, asked on November 20, 2021

Will this fit Smith & Wesson MP sport 2

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Answered by Midwest Industries, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on November 24, 2021

Yes it will fit

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Oliver, member, from AP, United States, asked on January 15, 2021

I'm looking for a handguard that will fit an original LWRC M6, and the length. Thanks in advance. S/F

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 01, 2021

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com so we can further assist you with your question.

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Arthur, guest, from FL, United States, asked on May 20, 2018

Will this fit my DPMS lr .308?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 27, 2018

It will not. These handguards are specifically meant for AR15 upper receivers.

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Andrew, guest, from TX, United States, asked on March 05, 2018

Does anyone know if this Handguard will fit on a DPMS Oracle AR-15? Thanks, Andrew A

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 01, 2018

Yes it will as long as you pick the handguard that matches your AR's gas system length. 7" is carbine and 9" is mid-length.

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gnomer, guest, from TX, United States, asked on February 25, 2018

Will this work on an M&P sport 2 and if so, what size?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 01, 2018

Yes it will and you will need to verify your gas system length and purchase the handguard that matches that length. 7 inches is carbine length, 9 inches is mid-length and 12 inches is rifle length.

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Chalker, guest, from SC, United States, asked on May 18, 2025

Will these fit on a rifle with a carry handle upper (non-flat top)? I have an A2 with a triangle cap I want to put a quad rail on.

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Answered by Midwest Industries, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on May 21, 2025

Yes, these will fit a rifle with a carry handle

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Victor Perez, member, from TN, United States, asked on January 08, 2025

Will this fit a diamondback upper

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 08, 2025

The Midwest Industries Gen2 Two-Piece Drop-In Handguard is compatible with Milspec AR15 uppers that utilize a delta ring and front handguard cap. If your upper uses a free float system, you would need to install a delta ring and handguard cap in order to install this handguard.

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boZ, member, from NC, United States, asked on September 20, 2024

Is this considered a "Quad" Rail?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 20, 2024

Yes, there are 4 sides of available picatinny rail space.

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Jason, guest, from TX, United States, asked on March 09, 2023

Will this fit Smith &Wesson M&P gas piston AR-15s?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 10, 2023

Yes, the Carbine Length Midwest Industries Gen2 Two-Piece Drop-In Handguard (MPN:MCTAR-17G2) will be compatible with the M&P15 PS AR-15 Gas Piston Upper Receiver.

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Tony, member, from OH, United States, asked on February 20, 2023

will it fit a triangle end cap

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on August 07, 2023

The Midwest Industries Gen2 Two-Piece Drop-In Handguards models MCTAR - 18G2 and MCTAR-19G2 are compatible with triangle end caps.

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