The VHS-2 Project Hellion M-LOK Rail

The factory Springfield Hellion handguard ships with M-LOK slots that are recessed into a tapered profile, which means the slots are not parallel to each other and accessory mounting often requires shimming or angled adapters. Weapon lights and forward grips end up canted relative to the bore, which complicates aiming with mounted illumination. The VHS-2 Project Hellion M-LOK Rail replaces the factory handguard with a flat, parallel M-LOK pattern at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock that mounts accessories cleanly without shims.

The rail comes in three lengths: Standard Length Slim (SLS), Standard Length (SL), and Extended Length (EL). The SLS variant weighs 2.75 oz and is 1.7 inches wide. The SL weighs 2.99 oz and is about a quarter inch longer than the stock handguard. The EL weighs 5.43 oz and runs about four inches longer than stock for shooters who want more rail to mount lights, lasers, and forward grips.

The PAHT-CF rail is listed at $134.99. The VHS-2 Project also offers a separate aluminum rail at $219.99 for shooters who want maximum rigidity and a Cerakoted finish. The VHS-2 Project is the original specialty manufacturer for the Hellion and VHS-2 platforms; this rail is one of the simplest ways to make the Hellion easier to set up with modern accessories.