{"product_id":"aluminum-ots-r-picatinny-carbine-length-handguard","title":"Aluminum OTS® Picatinny Carbine Length Handguard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eUpgrade your AR15, M4, or M16 carbine with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eIMI Defense™ Aluminum OTS® Picatinny Carbine Length Handguard\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rugged drop-in rail system designed to extend usable handguard space while fitting over the standard A2 front sight gas block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eBuilt from durable \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e6061 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, this handguard gives your rifle a stronger, more versatile accessory platform without requiring a full free-float conversion. The two-piece clamshell design installs using the standard delta ring assembly, barrel nut, and round front handguard cap — with \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eno gunsmithing required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThe OTS® — \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eOver The Sight\u003c\/strong\u003e — design wraps around the front sight post, providing extended coverage, improved support-hand placement, and added accessory space. Full-length \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"820\"\u003ePicatinny rails at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions\u003c\/strong\u003e allow secure mounting for optics, lights, lasers, vertical grips, hand stops, bipods, and other tactical accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eWith its slim \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e1.8\" wide profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, durable aluminum construction, and drop-in installation, the IMI Defense™ Aluminum OTS® Picatinny Handguard is a practical upgrade for carbine-length rifles that need more mounting space, better handling, and mission-ready durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d7mrtu\" data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"194e6v8\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eAluminum OTS® Picatinny carbine-length handguard for AR15, M4, and M16 platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nv9oi2\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eOTS® — Over The Sight — design extends around the A2 front sight gas block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"69wsdt\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eDrop-in two-piece clamshell installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q1qumy\" data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eCompatible with standard delta ring assembly, barrel nut, and round front handguard cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ml6io\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eFull-length Picatinny top rail at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e12 o’clock position\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12hjwdt\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eFull-length Picatinny bottom rail at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e6 o’clock position\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qpvze5\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eM-Lok® side slots for additional accessory mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rrtzod\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eManufactured from durable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e6061 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y3pw1u\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eSlim profile — only \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e1.8\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sx7kru\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eCompatible with carbine-length rifles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pl72uv\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eNo gunsmithing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IMI Defense™ USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53490748981521,"sku":"IMI-OTSP2A","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3497\/0129\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay2_2026_11_20_41AM.png?v=1777738854","url":"https:\/\/www.imidefenseusa.com\/products\/aluminum-ots-r-picatinny-carbine-length-handguard","provider":"IMI Defense USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}