Notos Handguard

[rualert]

     Hi all, I was wondering if there would be any interest in a handguard for the Umerax Notos? There are two versions, one with a smooth bottom where the single Mlok slot resides, and the second which has grip texture in this area along with the rest of the guard. Both versions have Mlok slots along both sides, and a single Mlok at the front on the bottom. Please see the pictures below and let me know.

Thanks in advance,
Casey

[rualert]

     Just wanted to add a few more pics.









Thanks,
Casey

[Xraycer]

I would be interested, if the price is right. I absolutely love the Notos as is, but a handguard over the cold air tube would make it even better. I use a mechanic's glove during the cold season. 
Besides the price, the weight has to be minimal.

[avator]

I have the Buck Rail version on mine. I like it and recommend a front hand guard to others. The MLok feature is great for adding stuff.

[Xraycer]

I have the Buck Rail version on mine. I like it and recommend a front hand guard to others. The MLok feature is great for adding stuff.

Did you get the black or flat earth, Bill?

[Back_Roads]

 I'm no help I put a CF bottle in that location Cool stuff though!

[avator]

I have the Buck Rail version on mine. I like it and recommend a front hand guard to others. The MLok feature is great for adding stuff.

Did you get the black or flat earth, Bill?

Black.

[2A Georgia]

Please PM me the price and weight.  I have a huge Neanderthal paw but usually have my neon orange gloves on by the time in season it gets cold.  As the Notos is on a sling with the tree stand on my back weight is an issue.  During Deer/squirrel overlap season I'm packing about 27-30 pounds.  A Bi-pod for bench work would be nice, but I would probably detach the bi-pod for hunting as most Notos shots are taken from the tree stand and the bi-pod would just get in the way.  Will it make a difference in fitment now that I have the plenum kit installed?
Also how is it secured? Grub screws?  I spent a few weeks "de-squeeking" my rig so any new noises would be unwelcome....

[rualert]

     PM's answered.

I would like to add the following since I was a bit brain-dead when creating the original post.

First off, I do not wish to compete with any vendors, this is a side project, and I offer 3D printing to forum members.

The handguard is just 48mm wide across the Mlok slots on either side, so minimal additional width, but just enough to provide room for the slots to function. There are also four retention tabs to address any forward movement of the guard. these click/snap into place in the barrel's shroud openings. The handguard weighs in at just 64.5 grams keeping weight to a minimum.
I went through this because I wanted a handguard to provide better purchase when using the carbine, and the look was appealing. I will admit that I generally shoot heavier precision guns and the Notos does require a good bit of technique to get those tiny groups, but the handguard also offers a bit better stability on a front bag, just by virtue of the texture.

Thank you,
Casey

[2A Georgia]

This is good stuff.  I'm excited to be part of the plenum version.  I see the retention feature should keep noise to a minimum and I'm excited to have somewhere not freezing to hold in the tree stand or M-Lok a bipod on the bench.