Alternative redesign of the ORCA handguard to improve M-LOK compatibility and overall utility, featuring a straightened top rail in place of the original curved design, Available in both a standard 10-inch and a compact 8.5-inch variant.

Development Status

• Alpha Phase: Completed
  The alpha prototype has undergone successful testing focused on:

• durability, Print tolerance and assembly fit

Results confirm structural integrity under controlled testing conditions.

• Current Phase: Public Beta Release
  The project has entered public beta, opening access to the design files for broader community evaluation. The goal of this phase is to collect user feedback on:

• Printability across different printers and materials

• Long-term durability and wear resistance
• Ease of assembly and potential tolerance adjustments
• Overall performance consistency

It is planned to expand this design and aesthetic into a full custom ORCA kit in future

Disclaimer

• Check Local Laws: Ensure compliance with all local regulations before printing.
• No Responsibility for Misuse: These files are for personal, non-commercial use only.

This project is made possible through collaboration between open-source designers, material engineers, and hobbyist testers. Community contributions are critical to refining and validating the design through real-world testing.

more information about this platform available on the original ORCA by @Hoffman Tactical

LBRY Tags: orca; 3dprinting; guns; firearms; ar15