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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2024
Magpul Industries Corp., Austin, TX (US);
Zachary Freeman, Westminster, CO (US);
Magpul Industries Corp., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
A firearm is provided that comprises a barrel, a magazine tube below the barrel, and a handguard with first and second portions. A clamp between the handguard portions has a main body with deformable lugs and a fastener. The handguard's first portion features an arcuate surface for the barrel and a bore for the magazine tube. The lugs move inward and downward, securing the handguard. The clamp is positioned within a recess between the handguard portions. Fasteners are accessible through apertures in the handguard. The clamp contacts both the magazine tube and the barrel when tightened. The clamp includes a main body and deformable lugs, with a fastener to secure the handguard. The lugs are deformable, made of various materials, and designed to bend upon tightening. The method involves positioning and tightening the clamp to deform the lugs and secure the handguard.