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Knights Armament
Overview
The Knights Armament M5 Rifle Ras Handguard is a robust 2-piece handguard designed for AR-15 platforms, featuring a 12-inch length that provides ample space for accessories and a comfortable grip. Constructed from aluminum, it incorporates a Picatinny mounting interface, allowing for easy attachment of optics and other rail-mounted components. This handguard is typically found in builds utilizing a rifle-length gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a solid choice for precision and versatility.
Specifications
Knights Armament M5 Rifle Ras Handguard
Build history on GunPartPicker
Builders have added the Knights Armament M5 Rifle Ras Handguard to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #185 of the 863 handguards builders have added. Builds with this handguard are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (89%, then .223 Wylde 11%), split between rifle-length (57%) and carbine-length (29%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
Today none of the 3 retailers we track has it in stock right now. Listed prices start at $311.83 at BattleHawk Armory for when it comes back.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the Knights Armament M5 Rifle Ras Handguard
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 9 | $4459.55 |
 | 8 | $1385.76 |
 | 12 | $1129.77 |
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