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SLR ION Lite M-LOK 5.56 Handguard
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Most Helpful Positive Review SLR Ion Lite
Awesome rail. The 11.7 fits perfect on my 12.5 barrel. The thin profile makes for a solid thumb over grip, but still feels rugged and strong enough for hard use. Very light, locks up good. Definitely reccomend
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Saint Edge compatible

by Stack, Verified Owner from GA, United States Written on June 8, 2024
Fit my Saint ARP beautifully!! No tools, no gas block removal, used existing barrel nut.
Would recommend: Yes
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easy install

by Paxton, Verified Owner from PA, United States Written on May 21, 2024
Package arrived fast and in good packaging. Very easy install and a perfect fit on my 8.5” .300 blk SBR.
Pros:
  • EASY INSTALL
  • Looks good
  • cable management
  • slim grip
Cons:
  • Expensive
Best Used for:
  • slim grip with decent cable management
Would recommend: Yes
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11.7 inch SLR ION Lite

by Jjack, Verified Owner from PA, United States Written on August 9, 2021
I love this handguard. It’s my second SLR handguard and I believe these are my favorite. Expensive option for sure, particularly on the SLR website, but usually find for a much better deal on OpticsPlanet. Not only do they feel great and solid in the hand but they have many different versions and even better many different sizes to get the finished product you want. I used the 11.7 inch on a 12.5 inch barrel upper and couldn’t be better. I also have one BCM MCMR as well as a couple CMT and midwest industries G4 hand guards. I have to say these feel the best to me…. obviously that is some thing that varies from person to person.
Pros:
  • Finish
  • options
  • feel
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Quality rail

by Joey, Verified Owner from IA, United States Written on April 10, 2021
This is my first SLR and it is extremely well made and lightweight. Looks great and fits perfect with my 11.5” barrel. Leaves about a 1/4” gap between the rail and my Rugged Razor. The picture OP showed when I bought this was of the Gen 4 model but this is the Gen 5 which is what I wanted.
Pros:
  • Looks great, lightweight
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Making Liberals Cry
Would recommend: Yes
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Quality Handguard

by Kirk, from VA, United States Written on March 6, 2021
SLR makes extremely good handguards and this model is no exception. The machining is excellent, as is the anodizing. It is easy to install and the retention system seems fairly robust. It feels good in the hand as well and is of a wide enough diameter to accommodate most low profile gas blocks. Perhaps of greatest interest, SLR makes handguards in many lengths that will fit right up to a suppressor. For a 12.5” barrel, the Ion Lite 11.7” is likely the best option around for those looking for a quality handguard that maximizes rail space while leaving enough room to mount a suppressor.
Would recommend: Yes
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Great handguard

by john, from AZ, United States Written on December 31, 2020
This is my 5th SLR handguard. I own a couple SOLO series handguards, and a couple HELIX series. Quality, as usual, is second to none. If you’re debating paying a little more for SLR I would definitely recommend that you do!
Would recommend: Yes
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SLR 8.3" ION Lite M-LOK Handguard

by Tyson, from WA, United States Written on August 2, 2018
I thought you could only get SLR products through the SLR website until I found it here at optics planet. I actually saved more money buying it from this site. Item is as described and comes with the nut wrench! The finish is top notch. I can't wait to add this to my SLR upper.
Pros:
  • SLR is amazing
Cons:
  • I had to wait a little bit for it to ship
Would recommend: Yes
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