The Bowden Tactical J23013-AF is an American-made handguard built from 6061-T6 extruded aluminum for durability and lightweight performance on AR-15 platforms. Part of the AR-chitect AR15 Foundation Series, these handguards feature a slim profile with an overall width of 1.5″ and weigh only 10 oz. The 1.3″ inner diameter accommodates most low profile gas blocks, and M-LOK slots at the 3, 6 and 9 positions are manufactured to MAGPUL standards for compatibility with any MAGPUL certified accessories.
Anti-rotation ears integral to the MIL-SPEC 1913 Picatinny rail provide a clean fit with either forged or billet upper receivers. The 13″ rail ships with a 4140 pre heat treated steel barrel nut that has been black nitride coated, not phosphate coated. The 2″ long barrel nut ensures rigid mounting for rock solid accessory mounting. All mounting hardware and full mounting instructions are included. This 13″ rail provides a versatile mounting platform for optics, lights, and tactical accessories while maintaining the streamlined profile serious shooters demand.
