STNGR HWK XL® V2 Free Float Suppressor Ready AR-15 Handguard – M-LOK – 2 Lengths Available

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Product description

Suppressor-Ready Free Float with 1.74″ ID for Tucked Cans

Features

  • 1.74″ inside diameter accommodates tucked suppressors
  • Extended internal volume designed for suppressor clearance
  • 6061-T6 aluminum construction
  • V2 extended steel barrel nut and aluminum collar, about 30% longer than V1, for more contact area and a stiffer lockup
  • Mounting screws run front to back for better resistance to lateral loads
  • M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions
  • Front and rear QD sling sockets
  • Anti-rotation tabs for secure mounting
  • Full-length top Picatinny rail
  • Available in two lengths: 13.5″ and 15.5″
  • Three finish options: Anodized Black, Cerakote FDE, Cerakote OD Green

The STNGR HWK XL handguard solves the suppressor length problem with a 1.74″ internal diameter that tucks your can inside for a cleaner profile. This handguard works well for suppressed rifles where you don’t want 6-8 inches of can hanging past the muzzle, compact builds prioritizing overall length, and anyone who wants their setup to look clean rather than having a suppressor sticking way out front. The extended length and ID clears most rifle cans while keeping weight at 8.7-9.6 oz, and you get full M-LOK mounting plus QD sockets without the bulk.

What’s New in V2

The V2 update is all about the mounting system. The barrel nut and collar are about 30% longer than the V1, so there’s more contact area and friction holding the handguard in place. That cuts deflection under lateral loads and makes the whole setup stiffer. The longer collar also lets the bottom mounting screws run front to back instead of side to side, which handles side loads better.

STNGR HWK XL V2 Replacement Barrel Nut Kit - Includes Collar & Collar Hardware

How to tell V1 from V2: With the handguard off, look at the barrel nut and collar. The V2 versions are noticeably longer. With the handguard on, look at the mounting screws on the bottom. V2 screws run front to back, and V1 screws run side to side. V1 and V2 barrel nuts are not interchangeable. Need a replacement? Get the HWK XL V2 Replacement Barrel Nut Kit.

STNGR HWK XL Installation Video

 

Specifications

  • Brand: STNGR
  • Model: HWK XL V2 Free Float Handguard
  • MPN: STNGR-HWK-XL
  • Platform: AR-15
  • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Barrel Nut Material: Steel Nut with Aluminum Collar
  • Barrel Nut Type: Two-Piece, Extended (V2)
  • Mounting Screws: Front-to-Back Orientation
  • Mounting System: M-LOK
  • M-LOK Positions: 3, 6, 9 O’Clock
  • QD Sockets: Front and Rear
  • Anti-Rotation Tabs: Yes
  • Top Rail: Full-Length Picatinny
  • Inside Diameter: 1.74″ (Suppressor-Ready)
  • Width: 1.92″
  • Height: 2.175″
  • MBUS G2 Compatible: No
  • Available Lengths:
    • 13.5″ (Actual OAL: 13.75″) – Weight: 8.7 oz
    • 15.5″ (Actual OAL: 15.5″) – Weight: 9.6 oz
  • Available Finishes:
    • Black – Type III Hardcoat Anodized
    • FDE – H-267 Cerakote Magpul Flat Dark Earth
    • OD Green – H-232 Cerakote Magpul OD Green

Note: This handguard is not compatible with the Magpul MBUS G2 front iron sights.

What’s Included

  • 1x STNGR HWK XL V2 handguard
  • 1x V2 extended barrel nut
  • 1x Barrel nut wrench
  • 1x V2 extended barrel nut collar
  • Handguard to barrel nut mounting hardware
  • Installation instructions
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Customer reviews 6

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Ryan
The handguard is awesome and looks great. I would definitely buy again and I just might when i get another suppressor. However I did have an issue with the small screws that hold the sleeve on the barrel nut. Two of the four small screws had bad hex holes, the tool would not fit inside to install them.
michael.borger65 Verified buyer
Great handguard. Built well and looks good. Great fit for my build.
ralph.neva Verified buyer
My rifle looks sweet af now
Jorge Verified buyer
Excelent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
cheeset80 Verified buyer
Very awesome handguard. Fits over my muzzle devices, looks very nice on a 16" barrel, it breathes, it's light, and the finish is beautiful. Highly recommend.
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Questions & Answers 5

  1. On the stngr handguard is there a limit on how short your barrel can be for the suppressor to fit better or worse aimce since it’s inside the handguard ?

    Lance Rainbolt · Jan 6, 2026

    AT3 Support Team — No strict barrel length minimum for the STNGR HWK XL suppressor-ready handguard, but shorter barrels (under 10.5") may expose more muzzle blast—match handguard ID (1.75") to your can's diameter for optimal tuck.

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