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Spike’s Tactical BAR2 13.2″ LW Quad Rail Handguard, AR-15, Black

UPC: 855319005709

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Description

The Spike's Tactical BAR2 handguard, short for "Big Ass Rail," earned that nickname the fun way. This 13.2-inch quad rail runs a 1.8-inch internal diameter and 2.4-inch width, which is what gives it the room to tuck a suppressor right inside the rail for that clean, integral look. It's a one-piece free-floating design machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, paired with a beefy 7075-T6 barrel nut, and finished in Type III hardcoat anodizing on both the rail and the nut so it holds up to years of hard use.

What Makes the BAR2 Rail Worth a Look

This is a full quad rail, meaning you get M1913 Picatinny on all four surfaces for lights, lasers, optic risers, or anything else with a standard clamp. The rails are scalloped and deburred, which trims weight and keeps the edges from chewing up your hands the way older "cheese grater" quad rails were known to. That scalloping also means you can run it bare without covers if you like the feel. Six built-in QD sockets give you plenty of sling mounting options without bolting on extra hardware, and a continuous top rail keeps your optics and iron sights in one solid plane.

Building With the Spike's BAR2 Handguard

The BAR nut installs with a standard 3-pin USGI barrel nut wrench, so there's no proprietary tool to hunt down. Anti-rotation tabs lock the rail and barrel nut in place so nothing walks loose under recoil, and it plays nice with many low-profile gas blocks thanks to that generous inner diameter. Folks running it report clean, straightforward installs in about twenty minutes with a decent armorer's wrench and a torque wrench.

If you've got larger hands and always felt like skinny modern rails were a little cramped, the BAR2's fuller circumference tends to fill the palm better. It's a solid, no-drama upgrade for a suppressed build or any AR project where you want dependable retention and real four-sided mounting real estate.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Spike's Tactical
  • Model: BAR2 Rail (LW)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SAR2113
  • UPC: 855319005709
  • Length: 13.2 inches
  • Weight: 14.9 oz with barrel nut
  • Inside Diameter: 1.8 inches
  • Width (Picatinny to Picatinny): 2.4 inches
  • Rail Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Barrel Nut Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
  • Finish: Type III Hardcoat Anodized
  • Color: Black
  • Rail Type: One-Piece Free-Floating Quad Rail (M1913 Picatinny, 4 sides)
  • QD Sockets: 6 built-in sling attachment points
  • Fit: Mil-spec AR-15 upper receivers
  • Country of Origin: USA

What’s Included

  • BAR2 13.2-inch quad rail handguard
  • 7075-T6 aluminum BAR-type barrel nut with shims
  • Three Ergo ladder rail covers
  • Heavy-duty QD sling loop
  • Thread locker (Blue Loctite)
  • All necessary mounting hardware

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Spike's Tactical BAR2 fit my AR-15 upper?

Yes, the BAR2 is designed to install on any mil-spec AR-15 upper receiver and comes with everything you need to mount it. It uses a BAR-type barrel nut that works with a standard 3-pin USGI barrel nut wrench, so there are no special tools to buy separately. Just note it is not compatible with enhanced uppers that have a built-in barrel nut.

Can I run a suppressor inside the BAR2 rail?

That's exactly what it was built for. The 1.8-inch internal diameter clears most suppressors for a recessed, integral setup, which is the main reason people reach for the BAR2 over a skinnier rail. Users have successfully fit cans measuring around 1.75 inches with room to spare, though it's always smart to confirm your specific suppressor's dimensions first.

Does the BAR2 handguard come with rail covers?

It does. The package includes three Ergo ladder-style rail covers to protect the Picatinny sections you aren't using. The rails themselves are scalloped and deburred, so plenty of folks run the BAR2 bare without any covers and still find it comfortable in the hand.

How heavy is the 13.2-inch BAR2 quad rail?

This 13.2-inch version weighs in around 14.9 ounces with the barrel nut included. Spike's mills out material where it isn't needed, which keeps a full four-sided quad rail lighter than you'd expect from that much Picatinny surface. It won't punish you on a long carry.

Additional information

UPC

855319005709

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

SAR2113

Product Type

Handguard

Color

Black

Model

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