STNGR HWK XL Suppressor Ready Handguard

The STNGR HWK XL is a suppressor-ready handguard with a 1.75-inch inside diameter. STNGR lists the current 15.5-inch model at 9.6 ounces. The wide tube can provide more geometric clearance than the 1.67- and 1.7-inch rails in this catalog, but suppressor fit still depends on the suppressor's OD and required hardware clearance.

The mounting system is a two-piece design: a non-timing steel barrel nut paired with an aluminum collar that supports the rail, gas tube, and barrel nut as a unit. Anti-rotation tabs and an anti-slide plate lock the rail solid without the timing headaches of older designs. M-LOK runs at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, and unlike budget rails the HWK XL ships with both front and rear QD sling sockets standard rather than as an upcharge.

The 1.75-inch bore gives a 1.5-inch suppressor 0.125 inches of radial clearance, but a larger suppressor reduces that margin quickly. Check the suppressor manufacturer and handguard maker before selecting M-LOK accessories. The current direct listing is for the 15.5-inch model at $199.99 MSRP.