Light and strong - Brigand Arms ATLAS M-Lock Handguard

I bought the 12" version of this handguard, and it's a wonder to hold. Light as a feather, but despite that it's far more rigid than the woven "basket" design would suggest. It doesn't bend or flex in the slightest under pressure, and so far it's taken day-to-day abuse without issue. The integrated sling swivel stud is a nice touch--it means I don't need to buy an M-lok backing plate or sling mount. In general, I'd say the ATLAS model is best for anyone that wishes to accessorize his rifle while also retaining a lightweight handguard. You have enough space for the "standard" complement of accessories--backup front sight, flash light, IR laser, sling swivel on the stud, and a bipod on the bottom. Alternatively, you could choose to use the sling swivel as a bipod mount instead, as there are several bipods that mount onto this kind of swivel. I'm also a fan of the barrel nut's attachment system. After torquing on and timing the barrel nut, the handguard threads on separately, and is secured using a jam nut which screws is threaded to turn in the opposite direction of the handguard. This allows the user to precisely orient the handguard to the desired orientation, and simply tighten the jam nut to secure it--a very flexible and relatively hassle-free system.