The 308 forend from ODIN Works is a versatile system for your AR-10 builds. Designed to work with DPMS pattern uppers, the forend works with both high(2.06in) and low(2.00in) profiles. The O2 Lite is the latest and lightest of all the ODIN Works forends. Precision machined from 6005-T651, the O2 lite is a full 20% lighter than its predecessors. All ODIN Works forends are free floating for accuracy and hard anodized for durability. Specifications for ODIN Works O2 Lite Free Float M-LOK Forend: Manufacturer: ODIN Works Fabric/Material: 6005-T651 Aluminum Gun Make: AR Platform Gun Type: Rifle Gun Rail: M-LOK Condition: New Included Accessories: Standard Quantity: 1 Features of ODIN Works MLOK O2 Lite Ergonomic Free Float Forend, QD: Forend adapter threading: 1 7/16-16 (Armalite adapter threading: 1 7/16-18). Weight: 8.05 oz (without hardware-hardware weight: 2.7oz) Free float. Inside diameter: 1.75″ Outside diameter: W-1.95″ H-2.23″ Engineered with advanced ergonomics for comfort and improved performance. Accessory rails can be placed at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions and can be joined to create continuous Pic Spec Rail. QD sling mount positions at 3 and 9 o’clock. Key slots double as QD sling mount positions. Made to fit Magpul QD. Package Contents: ODIN Works Lite Free Float Forend, MLOK, QD Barrel nut Alignment pin
6 reviews for ODIN Works O2 Lite Free Float M-LOK Forend
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ShtBrd –
The rail has great machining and is pretty solid when mounted up. Feels great in the hands when shooting. A great option for you if you are trying to showcase a nice barrel underneath or if you are looking to keep the weight down on your build. Only criticism is the mounting system- it is a bit difficult to keep it aligned while tightening the nut even with the supplied alignment tool. The tool would still let the nut just get off alignment very slightly, enough that hand guard wouldn't line up dead true. Overall I would give it 4.5 stars.
Hunt –
Simply put, the best handguard out there. A little pricey yea. but for the easiest to install, lightest, and frankly just cool looking handguard it's worth the extra. My go to for every build period, especially if I'm hunting with it
JB –
I was a little worried about going with a Lite Forend as I tend to break things. I put the 15 incher on a 300 Blackout. It is surprisingly comfortable and I actually like it as much as any other Forend that I own. I would definitely say upgrade to one.
Benny Hill –
Love the looks of this handguard. I wanted to be able to show off the stainless fluted bull barrel and this one does just that. The ONLY slight complaint is, while applying torque to the barrel but (using gas tube alignment tool of course). It's a bit tricky to keep the rail aligned. (gas tube fits no problem). After installing the handguard is when you'll see any miss alignment (center of gas block and handguard center)
Ed –
I was excited about the weight, look, and feel of this product. However the mounting is less than impressive compared to other products on the market. I'm hoping it will be just fine but we'll see how it holds up over time.
Dave –
You don't need a torque wrench to secure this handguard, using a regular adjustable wrench and tightening it down on a bev block is all thats necessary, Any person of average strength should be able to exceed 30ft/lbs and thats all you need to secure it provided you use a couple drops of loctite. Go look up accuracy and torque value tests for ar15 platforms and see that 30-40ft/lbs on a free float is not only more than enough, its ideal.As far as aligning the handguard and upper, I see people complaining about the play in the metal dowel you insert into the gas tube, you can easily get around this with a mallet or anything that can tap, if you're an armorer you should have a nylon headed hammer anyway.-First, hand-tighten the second barrel nut and give it a small nudge with the wrench for snugness, remove your wrench and check for alignment with the upper by dry fitting the handguard.-Second, with the handguard still dry fit to the receiver, use your mallet or tool to nudge the handguard into alignment with the upper-Third, remove the handguard and tighten the barrel nut a bit more, dry fit the handguard again and check for alignment, tapping into place if necessary; If you get to a point where the alignment is wrong but the upper wont tap into place, you just need to back the nut off a nudge and try again.It should only take 2 or 3 dry fits of the handguard and tapping it back into alignment before you get to a point where tightening the barrel nut doesnt move the free float nut any further and you can then crank the nut down to spec. You can reliably align and fit the handguard in one try with this technique.