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ZEV Technologies
Overview
The Zev Technologies Wedge Lock AR-15 Handguard, measuring 16.625 inches in length, is designed for rifle-length gas systems, making it a solid choice for precision builds. Crafted from aluminum and finished with a hardcoat anodized layer, this handguard features an M-LOK mounting interface, allowing for versatile accessory attachment while maintaining a sleek profile. This handguard is commonly found in builds chambered for 5.56 NATO, where stability and lightweight design are essential.
Based on build data
Yankee Hill Machine Complete Ar-15 Lower Receiver - M4 Stock
Wilson Combat Ar-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Black
Gas Block
Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 16.5" Threaded Fluted Barrel 1-8 Twist
Diamondback Firearms 5.56 Ar-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Nitride
Bolt Carrier Group
Fn 20" Chf Government Rifle, 5.56x45mm 1:7 Rh Twist
Barrel
Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter Gen 3 - HK
Stock AdapterAggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Hill Machine Complete Ar-15 Lower Receiver - M4 Stock | 11 | |
| Wilson Combat Ar-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Black | Gas Block | 11 |
| Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 16.5" Threaded Fluted Barrel 1-8 Twist | 10 | |
| Diamondback Firearms 5.56 Ar-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Nitride | Bolt Carrier Group | 10 |
| Fn 20" Chf Government Rifle, 5.56x45mm 1:7 Rh Twist | Barrel | 10 |
| Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter Gen 3 - HK | Stock Adapter | 10 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 97.8% |
| AR-10 | 2.2% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 74.5% |
| .223 Wylde | 10.9% |
| 300 Blackout | 5.5% |
| .450 Bushmaster | 3.6% |
| 6mm ARC | 1.8% |
| .308 Win | 1.8% |
| .458 SOCOM | 1.8% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Mid-Length | 43.6% |
| Rifle | 29.1% |
| Carbine | 23.6% |
| Pistol | 3.6% |
Builds in the community that include the Zev Technologies Wedge Lock Ar-15 Handguard - 16.625"
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 25 | $1853.36 |
 | 18 | $1826.58 |
 | 10 | $607.45 |
 | 29 | $3520.94 |
 | 32 | $7205.23 |
 | 11 | $1347.17 |
 | 17 | $1784.68 |
 | 27 | $2007.47 |
 | 6 | $948.35 |
 | 20 | $810.11 |
 | 20 | $2314.92 |
| 9 | $549.81 |
2 global ratings
ZEV Wedge Lock 16.625 handguard locks down with their clamp-on barrel nut system. Free float aluminum body. M-LOK slots are crisp. Rigid under c-clamp pressure. Lighter than the length suggests at first lift.
ZEV Wedge Lock handguard at 16.625 inches is one of the longer M-LOK rails. The wedge lock barrel nut system clamps tight to the upper. Free float aluminum. Slots are well machined. Stays cool under sustained fire.
