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Top 5 M-LOK Handguards for Your HK MP5 Build, and Why M-LOK Beats Picatinny... or Does it?

Top 5 M-LOK Handguards for Your HK MP5 Build, and Why M-LOK Beats Picatinny... or Does it?

Why Does M-LOK Take the Win? To incorporate Picatinny mounting points in a handguard design, material must be added, creating additional weight and bulk. Conversely, adding M-LOK attachment points requires the removal of material, allowing the handguard to retain its outer dimensions while reducing weight. Slimmer grip diameter Better heat dissipation Lighter overall weight Time for a Qualifying Statement And by time, we mean high noon, 12 o’clock, right on top. Although M-LOK is, in our …
7th Oct 2025 HK Parts