Shop our selection of AR-15 handguards and handguard accessories below! Every YHM handguard is designed to be lightweight, durable, and aesthetically pleasing, and comes with parts necessary for installation and installation instructions.
This series of handguards are successors of YHMs popular S.L.K.® and KR7® KeyMod® handguards with the same benefits for the M-LOK platform. MR7 handguards have a free-floating design, are very lightweight, can accommodate accessories along their entire length and at all 45-degree angles, and feature a “T” marked extended top rail. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with a mil-spec (or better) hard coat anodized matte black finish.
This series of M-LOK handguards are very lightweight, include mounting holes along the entire length of the handguard with mounting positions at 3, 6, and 9 o clock, and features a “T” marked extended top rail. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with a mil-spec (or better) hard coat anodized matte black finish.
All M-LOK handguards come with the necessary installation parts and instructions.
The Diamond Series Picatinny handguards feature diamond-shaped heat vents, a continuous “T” marked extended top rail for gap-free installations, and are made with 6061-T6 aluminum with a mil-spec (or better) hard coat anodized matte black finish. The jam nut and anti-rotation screws are steel and plated with a matte black finish to match your handguard.
All Picatinny handguards come with the necessary installation parts and instructions.
Our slim series of Keymod handguards includes the S.L.K. and SLR models. These handguards are of 6061-T6 aluminum with a mil-spec (or better) hard coat anodized matte black finish making them incredibly lightweight.
The SLR and S.L.K. handguards were designed to be thinner than traditional handguards and have a continuous top rail between the upper and handguards.
All Keymod handguards come with the necessary installation parts and instructions.
Picatinny Two Piece Carbine Length Handguard - These 6.625” handguards have a 4-rail Picatinny design with an easy-to-remove bottom rail to install other accessories. They are made with 6061-T6 aluminum and a mil-spec (or better) hard coat anodized matte black finish and weigh only 10 ounces. We carry a standard model, and Colt (YHM-9670-C) model. No gunsmithing is required!
M-LOK Two Piece Carbine Diamond Handguard - These 6.5” handguards have continuous picatinny top rail and M-LOK at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, and feature diamond shape vent cutouts. They are made with 6061-T6 aluminum and a mil-spec (or better) hard coat anodized matte black finish and weigh just 10 ounces. We carry a standard model, and Colt (YHM-9720-C) model. No gunsmithing is required!
We carry a variety of handguard accessories to aid in the installation of your YHM AR-15 handguard like our handguard wrench, anti-rotation screw, firearm end cap, and more!
Most AR-15 handguards use a proprietary barrel nut and mounting hardware.
No, AR-15 and AR-10 rifles have different dimensions and mounting systems so their handguards are not interchangeable.
The right handguard length depends on your gas system and barrel length first, then how many accessories will be mounted, and your stylistic needs.
If you want a lightweight handguard for mobility, a shorter one works better. If you want more accessories mounted, a longer one is the right choice.
They generally fit based on length classifications including pistol length, carbine length, mid-length, and rifle length. Lengths vary between manufacturers, reference specific length needed for your rifle.
In most cases a low-profile gas block will allow you to mount a longer handguard than the gas system was originally designed for. I.E. a rifle length handguard on a carbine length gas system.
Free-Float Handguards do not touch the barrel, which helps maintain accuracy by eliminating any contact-induced shifts. They are generally considered more accurate.
Drop-in handguards fit over the Mil-Spec barrel nut and are attached to the front sight base and the delta ring.
Picatinny is an older, traditional rail system with a series of grooves and slots for mounting accessories. It is highly compatible but can be heavier and bulkier.
M-LOK is a modern, modular mounting system that uses slots for accessory attachment. It offers a cleaner, lighter design and is one of the most popular rail systems today.
KeyMod features keyhole-shaped slots for modular accessory attachment. It is similar in function to M-LOK but has different slot shapes.
YHM handguards can be installed with common armorer’s tools, but we also offer a few specialty tools to aid in installation including our Dovetail Vise Jaws and Handguard Wrench.
No, all YHM AR-15 handguards come with the parts necessary for installation. If needed, we carry a handguard wrench and SLR handguards include the SLR wrench.
We also carry dovetail jaws to mount your handguard rail to a vise to assist with installation.
Installation instructions vary depending on the handguard purchased. Each handguard comes with detailed instructions to aid you through the installation process. Instructions can be found here.
YHM® was founded in 1951 by Wallace Judd and James Graham, in an area of Massachusetts known locally as “Yankee Hill.” James had recently finished a tour of duty in Korea and saw an opportunity to help those he served by manufacturing firearms and accessories.
Through years of dedication and adaptation, YHM® has managed to keep those original goals in place while also becoming a full-service OEM Manufacturer.
Since 2013, Yankee Hill Machine has been owned and operated by the third generation of the Graham family-brothers, Chris and Kevin. Today, their mission is to offer high-end, durable products at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. All products are made in the USA and designed to exceed your expectations.
