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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in Black, Green, and Brown for AR-15 models.

BROWNELLS AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK

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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in Black, Green, and Brown for AR-15 models.

AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK

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Color: Black Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000344

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Recreate an American Classic with the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in various colours for your AR-15 or M16.

AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET GREEN

59.9 GBP 23 £59.90 *

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Color: Green Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000345

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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in multiple colours for your AR-15 or M16.

AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BROWN

64.9 GBP 20 £64.90 *

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Color: Brown Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000346

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050806112186 Recreate an American Classic with the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, built to accurately replicate the original handguards issued to thousands of American servicemen & women. This Handguard Set is modeled directly off of original handguards, which are becoming increasingly difficult to find, or in decent condition. Left and Right Handguard halves include aluminum heatshields, protecting your hand and the handguards from barrel heat. Combine the Handguard Set with the matching Pistol Grip & Buttstock Assembly from Brownells, and you have a new condition furniture set for your AR-15, M16, M16A1 or other early model rifle. Handguards include instructions and heatshields. Available in several different colors including: Black - Proper for Model 602, XM16E1, M16A1 & later generation rifles introduced after 1963 Green - Proper for early Model 601 rifles, the first AR-15 adopted by the US Air Force in 1959 Brown - Similar to the earliest AR-15 Prototype rifle furniture used in the late 1950s Retro furniture from Brownells is not an exact copy of original components or their construction. Some areas have been changed due to manufacturing methods or to avoid counterfeit concerns.

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BROWNELLS AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK

64.9 GBP £64.90

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£64.90

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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells

Introducing the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, expertly crafted to replicate the original handguards that were issued to countless American servicemen and women.

Product Features:

Accurate replication of original handguards, increasingly rare to find in good condition.
Left and Right Handguard halves feature aluminum heatshields to protect your hands and the handguards from barrel heat.
Compatible with AR-15, M16, M16A1, and other early model rifles when paired with matching Pistol Grip & Buttstock Assembly from Brownells.
Includes instructions and heatshields for easy installation.

Available Colours:

Black: Suitable for Model 602, XM16E1, M16A1 & later generation rifles introduced after 1963.
Green: Ideal for early Model 601 rifles, the first AR-15 adopted by the US Air Force in 1959.
Brown: Resembles the earliest AR-15 Prototype rifle furniture used in the late 1950s.

Note: Retro furniture from Brownells is not an exact copy of original components or their construction. Some areas have been modified due to manufacturing methods or to mitigate counterfeit concerns.

Top takeaways

The Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set is designed to replicate the original handguards used on American service rifles, including aluminum heatshields.
Available in multiple colors, the handguards can complement different rifle models, with black being appropriate for models post-1963.
While the retro handguards are inspired by historical designs, they are not exact copies and have been modified in certain areas during manufacturing.

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Black
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12
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Polymer
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Rifle
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Drop-In
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AR-15
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Delivery weight: 0.34kg
Shipping height: 84mm
Shipping width: 99mm
Shipping length: 325mm
UPC: 050806112186

Item details

Made in USA
US export classification: 0A501.y.1

Customers reviews

Customer ratings (9)

4.1 / 5

Not recommended

retro handguard 02/06/2018

This thing is sharp,the edges don't line up and there is a gap down the middle where the two sides meet. The plastic is thin and cheap seems fragile. Good idea but poorly done.

Definitely recommended

Handguard fitment 13/03/2018

Bought an Delton A2 upper with carry handle, has a heavy barrel, this handguard fit perfectly with no mods. Had asked Brownells if it would fit a heavy barrel but the response was no, only I had it on for months before their response.

Then again, I didn't specify that I was putting on that particular upper.

Looks great for that earlier A1 look.

Definitely recommended

Triangular handguards 11/10/2017

Repo handguards, these are repo. Finish is a flat black not more of a satin. Heat shield is very shiny, well they are new not 50 years old like my original sets, duh! That said the aluminum doesn't have the detailed stamping or cut outs like originals but you can hardly see it when installed. Molding flash on the ones I got wasn't bad at all, easy to clean up the little that was there. The profile on the rear was smaller than originals. The original ones will be more proud so mixing new with old will be noticable.

All said, these are repo! They look great. They fit great. They give the look and feel they are made for. For what little they cost these are excellent. These will definitely be on my work horse rifle so I don't destroy expensive originals. If you are realistic these are a no brainier. If you are building a repo rifle these are the ticket. With repo NoDak lowers, correct port doors and other hard to get originals the rifle won't be original so why spend the time and money on originals, unless you have it. Very happy and will get a couple more as backup just in case.

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AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK

64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *

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Color: Black Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000344

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64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *

AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET GREEN

59.9 GBP 23 £59.90 *

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Color: Green Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000345

In stock

59.9 GBP 23 £59.90 *

AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BROWN

64.9 GBP 20 £64.90 *

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Color: Brown Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000346

In stock

64.9 GBP 20 £64.90 *

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