Stern Defense HG8 MOD4 M-LOK AR-15 Handguard - 8"
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Stern Defense
Overview
The Stern Defense Hg8 Mod4 M-Lok AR-15 Handguard is an 8-inch handguard designed for carbine-length gas systems, providing a sleek and lightweight option for your build. Made from durable 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a hardcoat anodizing, it offers improved resistance to wear and corrosion while ensuring a secure grip with its M-LOK mounting interface for accessories. This handguard commonly appears in compact AR-15 builds where maneuverability and weight savings are priorities.
Specifications
Build history on GunPartPicker
Builders on GunPartPicker first added the Stern Defense HG8 MOD4 M-LOK AR-15 Handguard - 8" to a build in April 2026.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today all 3 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $87.99 at Optics Planet for a stretch in September 2026, under its usual $96.99 to $104.99, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $87.99 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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