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Set Your Rifle Apart

Custom, High-Quality, American-Made AR Handguards for OEM Builders

bowden tactical checks all the boxes

✔ Premium Quality AR10 & AR15 handguards

✔ Manufactured Right Here in the USA

✔ Custom & Proprietary Designs

✔ Direct Access to Our Engineers

✔ Low MOQs and Low / No Engineering Fees

✔ High Quality Parts That Approach Import Prices

You have two priorities as an OEM builder: 

1. A custom AR design that sets you apart

2. A reliable supply of quality AR handguards

Bowden Tactical has your back.

Our AR handguards are top-quality, American-made, and delivered in weeks (not months). Our engineers will turn your custom design ideas into reality. 

time to get tactical

Get an Edge on the Competition with a Custom Design for Your ARs

Fast Production

Design to delivery in as little as 45 days. 

Low MOQ = Low Cost

Your proprietary design, 100-piece minimum. 

Constant Support

Your dedicated engineer brings your design to life.

Guaranteed Satisfaction

We won’t manufacture until you love your look! 

OEM Handguards

the right handguard for your brand

The Best Way to Differentiate Your AR is With a Custom Handguard Choose a Design Option That Fits Your Needs

Cornerstone

American-made quality at an import price. The AR*chitect AR15 Cornerstone Series handguards are designed to be a slim, light, low-cost alternative to foreign sourced handguards.

foundation

The AR*chitect Foundation Series is designed to compete with the functionality of any premium handguard on the market today. Anti-rotation tabs ensure a clean fit with either forged or billet uppers and steel fasteners make this an outstanding value. 

Elevation

With the AR-chitect® Elevation Series, we offer the simplest and most cost-effective method to differentiate your ARs through truly custom handguards. You can choose from any one of up to 30,000 custom configurations. 

signature

With the AR*chitect Signature Series, we bring your design to life by crafting your own proprietary handguard. For just under $2,500 for the engineering cost and a low 100-piece minimum, it’s the most affordable way to have a creation all your own. 

AirRail

The AirRail Series is our newest entry in the AR*chitect program.The Lightest Aircraft-grade Aluminum AR Handguards on the Market!

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