Midwest Industries MI-18 Drop In Midlength Handguard (Gen II)

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Last month Midwest Industries released their second generation carbine handguard, the MI-17.  The sibling midlength version has now hit the shelves, and we’ve had a chance to use them for a little while.  These are a light weight (9.7 oz) two piece drop in handguard that require no tools and install the same way you install standard polymer handguards.  They are a standard 9″ length, (so they fit the midlength gas system) 2.3″ wide and 2.43″ tall.  Lock up is tight; though you can get a little movement if you crank side to side on a VFG, which is normal for a non- free floating rail.  With a street price of around $140, these give a lot of bank for the buck and are made here in the USA.

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Midwest Industries lists the features below.

MI-18 Midlength Rail

Length 9″

Width 2.3″

Height 2.43″

  • Made For AR15 Mid Length Rifles
  • No Gunsmith Installation. (Simply install like factory plastic units.)
  • MIL-STD 1913 Rails.
  • Solid Lock-up.
  • T-marked For Accessory Location.
  • 4 anti-rotation QD sockets for push button swivels
  • Constructed of 6061 Hard Coat Anodized For a Lifetime of Service.
  • Grenade Launcher or Shotgun Compatible With Lower Section Removed.
  • High Quality at an Affordable Price.

    • http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/

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