SKU: LIMTU055SSM
UPC: 4717385557253
MPN: MTU055SSM
The Leapers Inc. UTG MP5 rail handguard (MTU055SSM) brings modern optic and accessory mounting to the classic 9mm MP5 platform. It replaces the original slimline forend with a monolithic unit that joins the handguard and an extended flat-top rail into one rigid piece, giving builders a stable base for red dots, magnifiers, or backup irons run forward over the receiver. It fits standard 9mm MP5 rifles and clones and works with most collapsible and fixed stocks. Note that it will not fit MP5K or SP5K clone models. For shooters reworking a roller-delayed clone, this is one of the cleaner upgrade paths in our handguard parts lineup.
Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, the handguard weighs 9.8 oz installed and runs a 16-slot Picatinny flat-top with a cutout that keeps the receiver serial number visible. Around the circumference sit 17 full and 5 half M-LOK slots, so accessories mount directly without added rail sections. The patented claw mount locking interface anchors the unit to the receiver, and a chamfered locking recess notch reduces hot spots and snag points. Integral left and right anti-rotational QD sockets handle sling attachment from either side, while dehorned corners and melted contours make it comfortable in a C-clamp grip. November 2024 and newer production carries a Type 3 Class 2 matte black anodized finish; earlier units shipped with H-146 Graphite Black Cerakote.
This handguard suits anyone building out an MP5-pattern carbine for duty, range, or home defense use where a forward optic and modular sling points matter. The monolithic top gives you a continuous sight plane, and the M-LOK real estate covers lights, vertical grips, and hand stops without rail clutter. Pair it with an M-LOK vertical foregrip or browse our other MP5 handguards to compare options. Leapers Inc. backs it with a lifetime warranty covering repair or replacement of defective product, and it is made in the USA.
No. Per manufacturer specifications, this unit is designed for 9mm MP5 rifles and clones and will not work with MP5K or SP5K clone models. It does fit most collapsible and fixed stock configurations on standard-length MP5 platforms.
It carries 17 full and 5 half M-LOK slots around the circumference, plus an extended 16-slot Picatinny flat-top on top. That combination lets you mount lights, grips, and hand stops directly while keeping a continuous optic rail forward over the receiver.
Finish depends on production date. Units made November 2024 and newer use a Type 3 Class 2 matte black anodized finish. Earlier production shipped with H-146 Graphite Black Cerakote. Some listings may still reference the older Cerakote finish.
It uses a patented claw mount locking interface that clamps to the MP5 receiver. A chamfered locking recess notch reduces hot spots and snag points, and integral anti-rotational QD sockets on both sides handle sling attachment.
The handguard weighs 9.8 ounces installed, per manufacturer specifications. It is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, so it keeps weight down while staying rigid enough to support a forward-mounted optic over the receiver.
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