MERC Freefloat Handguard
Occam Defense Solutions
$329.99
***PISTOL MERCS are on BACKORDER, you may still order one, but we are currently out of stock***
NEW VERIFIED FITMENTS:
CENTURY/ROMARMS/ROMANIAN DRACO, USE PISTOL LENGTH HANDGUARD AND DRACO GAS TUBE. GAS BLOCK MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED AFTER HANDGUARD FITMENT.
DPMS/PANTHER ARMS/PALMETTO ANVIL PISTOL, USE PISTOL LENGTH HANDGUARD AND AKM GAS TUBE. GAS BLOCK MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED AFTER HANDGUARD FITMENT.
SAIGA 7.62x39 AND 5.45X39 RIFLES, USE RIFLE LENGTH HANDGUARD AND AKM GASTUBE . MAY REQUIRE MINOR GUNSMITHING SEE DRAWING IN ALBUM HERE FOR BARREL SPECS AND MEASURMENTS.
Draco variant gas tube back in stock!! Shipping NOW!
MILLED AND US CENTURY GUNS:
18.5mm clamp systems are in stock and shipping NOW!!!
The MERC is a revolutionary patented Free Float rail and thermal isolation improvement to handguards for the AK platform. The MERC offers rock solid optics mounting and hand protection. Gloves are usually not required when deploying the MERC. The MERC is easily installed in less than 30 minutes with commonly available tools. Maximum Effectiveness - Reduced Complexity: The MERC is the New Standard for AK Handguards. This system works on stamped receiver AK-47/74s from Russia, Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Romania, Egypt, and China. It DOES NOT work on Yugos (ZASTAVA) BUT, click here for the MERC-Y.
Milled receivers, and US made Century rifle fit:
We're now making barrel clamps for 18.5mm RSB journaled barrels! This covers most milled receivers (except Sharps Bros in many cases), some Arsenal stamped guns, some of the SLR-107 variants, and all US made Century AKs. To know for sure, watch THIS VIDEO.
See this YouTube video to see if your rifle is a good candidate!
Specifications for rifle length: 6061 Aluminum Black Mil-Spec Anodized Length: 11.75" from front of receiver Overhang over dust cover: 3.5" Height: 2-5/8" Width: 1-9/16" Weight: 16 oz. (effectively much lighter through removal of steel RSB and FST) Weight of demo gun: 7 lbs, 2 oz.
Specifications for pistol length: 6061 Aluminum Black Mil-Spec Anodized Length: 8" from front of receiver Overhang over dust cover: 3.5" Height: 2-5/8" Width: 1-9/16" Length from front of the Front Trunnion: 8"
Installation: Installation is simple on most rifles, but we can also refer you to skilled installers who can perform the job quickly and inexpensively. Please see the videos HERE for more information.
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MERC Rail
Picked up a third rail, this time for a 5.45 build. By far the best bang for buck and innovative AK rail on the market.
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Merc Handguard
Definitely the best hanguard solution for the AK platform. The build quality and customer service are second to none. I would happily recommend this product to anyone.
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Merc Handguard
I’ve bought three of these, and they are spectacularly made. They do everything they advertise and do it well. I especially like how well they handle heat compared to other options, and I like it isn’t a bazillion screws up and down the whole thing.
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Handguard
Its so nice, my buddy is now ordering parts to build one.
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MERC rail
This is my second MERC and while it hasn't been installed yet, my first rail was excellent, rock solid, and easy to install. Has to be the best rail for an AK ever made...
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Merc Handguard
I’ve been running a Merc on my 74 for about 2 years. Just purchased another one for my 47. IMO, the Merc elevates the AK from “antiquated” to “modern fighting weapon”. The weapon is lighter and more streamlined. The barrel is as free-floated as an AK can be, and you can remove the dust cover without disturbing optics. Only a few minor shortcomings: one really can’t utilize most prism optics with short eye relief. I am able to run a mini ACOG 1.5X on my 74. The other issue is slight flex in the portion of top rail that extends rearward over the dust cover. It’s only (maybe?) an issue if one mounts an optic at the rearmost position. Not an issue when running a dot in a normal spot or an LPVO with two rings.
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Merc Free Float pistol length
Straight forward install videos, Thanks Brian. Very easy to do, about an hour if you don't rush. Shifts a bit more of the balance to middle of the pistol/rifle. very slim design with plenty of mounting real estate!! Hope they cover more models in the future!
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Merc
This is my second merc installment is not to difficult don't get in a hurry take a few test fits but we'll worth it this one went on arsenal 107 , recommend you get one
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Occam Defense pistol rail
The quality of this rail system is outstanding! Glad to see the heat shield riveted in place too. The engineering that went into this is nothing short of exciting. Definitely the best rail for the money for the AK platform.