BRN-180 Handguard

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Semi-retro handguard for BRN-180 [devices] with the full-length aluminum handguard. Think "alternate reality where the AR180 was adopted as a service [device] over the M16 and this is the A2 version of it", if you want the rundown of the aesthetics I was going for. This design is a little wider than the bare handguard to allow for a reasonably comfortable thumb-forward grip that keeps your fingers away from any aluminum parts of the [device], in case it gets hot. The front tapers to allow for your exaggerated tacticool operator c clamp grip, if that's your style (though I'm betting if you're looking at this, it more than likely is not). Print both the "F" and "R" files. Slot both pieces together, then drop in directly to the Mlok slots, bolts in with TWO Mlok nuts & screws.If your Mlok screws have a taper, I recommend printing a pair of the washers to prevent them from splitting the handguard across the layer lines (if printed standing). If your screws have a flat bottom, you can skip the washers. I printed both pieces standing, with the flat handstops on the print bed. The grip ribs don't need support, the Mlok slots do, so as to keep the dimensions correct. Print whatever orientation you think might work best. WARNING! I HAVE NOT TESTED THE HANDGUARD IN ACTUAL [device] USE. I do not recommend printing in PLA for actual use, as I'm not convinced it will stand up to the heat for very long. PETG would be better, I'd think. I am fully aware there is no reason to use something like this over something like a Manta Tac-Wrap besides aesthetics. But I like aesthetics :) Once I have time to work on the design a bit more I would like to add different grip patterns and shapes (such as a more squared version with XM8 cutouts or FAMAS funnel-style cutouts) but while I bang out the dimensions properly, I will focus on this design. Feel free to remix and change any part you are unhappy with or feel like improving! I use primarily Tinkercad for my designs and am well aware it is baby-tier beginner's software, I'm sure anyone of any experience can do better than me should they have the proper tools. I just felt like someone should point out this is a market that could use some TLC. (re-uploaded to make text more thingiverse-friendly)