Handguard system for firearms

Abstract

Implementations of a handguard system for firearms is provided. The handguard system is configured for use with a rifle (e.g., an AK-type rifle) and to support rail mounted firearm accessories. In some implementations, the handguard system comprises a two-part barrel clamp configured to be secured on a rifle barrel, a gas tube configured to be secured to the top portion of the two-part barrel clamp, and a handguard configured to be removably secured to the two-part barrel clamp. The two-part barrel clamp comprises a top portion and a bottom portion that can be secured together and thereby cooperatively engage with the outer surface of a firearm barrel. The handguard may be configured so that modular sections of MIL-STD-1913 mounting rail can be attached to various locations on the handguard as needed to provide a mounting structure for MIL-STD-1913 rail mounted firearm accessories.

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