M-Lok QD mount problem.

[gobler]

I have a BCM M-lok QD mount and what I thought is a Magpul carbine handguard M-lok but I cannot for the life of me slide the T nut into the slots. Ether the slot is too small or the T nut is too large.. did Magpul have an older handguard that is not M-lok? Mine is well over 13 years old.. It's the one for carbine with the A2 front sight..

[kcheung2]

M-lok came out in 2014 & didn't become really popular until around 2016 or so, so if your handguard is from around 2007 then it's definitely not M-lok compatible. Heck 2007 is before even quadrails became popular.

[Mr. Meeseeks]

I have a BCM M-lok QD mount and what I thought is a Magpul carbine handguard M-lok but I cannot for the life of me slide the T nut into the slots. Ether the slot is too small or the T nut is too large.. did Magpul have an older handguard that is not M-lok? Mine is well over 13 years old.. It's the one for carbine with the A2 front sight..

Yes. Your Magpul handguard has the older MOE mounting system, it was Magpul's predecessor to M-Lok.

[gobler]

Ok, thank you for the info.. I kinda wondered looking at photos.. It did appear the current one has slightly "thicker" holes... well, I guess I need a new handguard. [emoji53]

[SkyHawk]

Ok, thank you for the info.. I kinda wondered looking at photos.. It did appear the current one has slightly "thicker" holes... well, I guess I need a new handguard. [emoji53]

I have converted one mount spot on my MOE handguard to Mlock, not hard with a Dremel.

Magpul also sells a conversion kit but it was easier and cheaper to mod the MOE handguard. My mod looks factory.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016208758

[gobler]

I have converted one mount spot on my MOE handguard to Mlock, not hard with a Dremel.

Magpul also sells a conversion kit but it was easier and cheaper to mod the MOE handguard. My mod looks factory.

I considered that, however I want to mount a light useing an M-lok mount as well. Most likely just but a new handguard and keep the old one for a spare.

[SkyHawk]

I considered that, however I want to mount a light useing an M-lok mount as well. Most likely just but a new handguard and keep the old one for a spare.

You can mount anything after you convert it. Anything that mounts to Mlok you can mount to the MOE. I attached a QD mount to mine. You can convert every MOE spot to Mlok if you wanted. I guess if you needed multiple mlok mount points for your flashlight you might have a problem though.

If I remember correctly, I only had to elongate the MOE ovals slightly.

If you have a dremel you have nothing to lose by trying