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The Yankee Hill Machine MR7 is a mid-length, free-floating handguard built for AR-15s running a mid-length gas system. It measures 9.29 inches and tips the scales right around 11 ounces, which puts it among the lightest forends YHM has ever offered. The slim profile is genuinely comfortable to grip, and the free-float design means your barrel stays untouched so nothing hangs on the tube to throw off your point of impact.
YHM machines the MR7 from 6061-T6 aluminum and finishes it in a hardcoat anodized matte black done to military spec or better, so it shrugs off the kind of handling a working rifle sees. M-LOK slots run the full length of the handguard at every 45-degree position, giving you room to bolt on lights, grips, bipods, hand stops, and QD sling mounts wherever they feel right. The front and rear holes are set up to accept YHM's QD Swiveling Sling Mount if you want a clean push-button sling attachment.
Up top you get a T-marked extended Picatinny rail that carries all the way forward, so mounting flip-up sights or lining up a scope with your receiver rail is straightforward and repeatable. Builders also like that the slim inner diameter leaves room for a suppressor to tuck up inside the handguard on the right setup.
Installation is a familiar process for anyone who has built an AR before. The kit ships with the steel barrel nut, jam nut, and anti-rotation screws you need to get it mounted, and folks who have installed one consistently describe the fit and finish as excellent and the assembly as painless. YHM recommends their handguard wrench (YHM-9621) to torque the barrel nut without scratching your upper, which is a smart add if you don't already have the right tool on the bench.
Yes, the 9.29-inch MR7 is sized for AR-15 builds running a mid-length gas system. Just make sure you're using a low-profile gas block, since a standard front sight base or triangle gas block won't clear the slim inner diameter. Match the handguard length to your barrel and gas system and you're good to go.
It ships with the steel barrel nut, jam nut, anti-rotation screws, and instructions, so you have the core hardware to mount it. YHM does recommend picking up their handguard wrench (YHM-9621) to torque the barrel nut without marring your upper receiver. If you don't own an armorer's wrench that fits this proprietary nut, add one before you start the build.
The MR7 is one of YHM's lightest handguards, coming in around 11 ounces for the mid-length version. The slim 6061-T6 aluminum profile trims weight out front, which noticeably improves how the rifle balances and points. Builders chasing a nimble setup tend to appreciate the difference right away.
Yes, the M-LOK slots run the full length of the handguard at every 45-degree position, so you can place lights, grips, bipods, and hand stops wherever they work best for you. The front and rear holes also accept YHM's QD Swiveling Sling Mount for a clean sling setup. The T-marked top rail handles your sights or optics up top.
| UPC | 816701019742 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | YHM-5325 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 9.29 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Handguard |
| Style | M-LOK |
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