Metal hand guards for M&P15-22?

[Rubber_Duck]

Hello,

Does anybody make metal handguards, whether picatinny rail or M-lok, for the S&W M&P15-22 rifle?

 

[Chuck R.]

I've reasearched this, but haven't taken any action yet.

Basically any FF handguard can be mounted, but you'll need to get the old HG off 1st, then use a conversion barrel nut. You can read some details here from a company that sells the parts and tools:

https://www.tacticool22.com/product/sw-mp15-22-free-float-handguard-conversion-builder/

Here's the gist:

• Handguard Converter Nut (Required) – This adapter takes the place of your factory S&W M&P15-22 barrel nut, and has the threads for your new handguard. Any free float handguard that screws onto an AR-15 pattern rifle will screw onto the S&W M&P15-22 handguard converter nut. Comes in two versions, Standard and Modified. Learn which one to choose.
• Professional Barrel Nut Wrench (Highly Recommended) – Used to quickly and easily remove the factory S&W M&P15-22 barrel nut.

S&W Free Float Handguard Conversion Features

• Handguard Converter Nut has the same 1.25-18 outside thread as most AR-15 uppers.
• The same inside threads as the factory 15-22 barrel nut
• Handguard Converter Nut is black hard-coat anodized to a Type III MIL-SPEC specification.
• Simple, step-by-step instructions are included.
• Designed, developed, and manufactured in the USA.
• Lifetime guarantee. If something fails, we’ll replace it for free.