{"title":"Monk Customs","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edfaf1;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a6b3a;\"\u003eMonk Customs — lightweight parts for Heretic Labs builds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grips, handguards and barrels for players chasing a lighter, faster speedsoft rifle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonk Customs design furniture for the Heretic Labs Article platform. Their ESG grips change the angle and feel of the tank grip, including an Article II version with a front gauge, and the Vayu Ultra Lite handguard cuts weight from the front of the rifle where you feel it most. The Helix outer barrel adds a distinctive look to a short M4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eESG grips for the Article I in straight and angled, and the Article II angled with front gauge, the Vayu Ultra Lite handguard for the Article I and II, and Helix M4 outer barrels in 6 and 7 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:18px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check which Article generation you own before ordering, as grips are specific to each. See the rifles in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heretic-labs\" style=\"color:#cdd6f4;\"\u003eHeretic Labs range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monk-customs-esg-grip-heretic-labs-article-i-straight","title":"Monk Customs ESG Grip — Heretic Labs Article I, Straight","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edfaf1;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a6b3a;\"\u003eMonk Customs' ESG grip, cut for the Heretic Labs Article I — straight profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vertical option for shooters who square up to the target, in black or red with the ergonomic bulge.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrip angle is one of the few ergonomic choices on a rifle that genuinely changes how you shoot rather than how it looks. A straight, near-vertical grip suits a squared-up modern stance and a high elbow, and it keeps the trigger finger travelling straight back rather than dragging across the shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonk Customs built the ESG for their own builds before it became a product, and this version is cut specifically for the Wolverine Heretic Labs Article I rather than adapted from an AR grip. On a platform where the grip has to clear the engine and any battery routing, that specificity matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a raked grip, the same ESG is made in an angled profile for the Article I, and a further version for the Article II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStraight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWolverine Heretic Labs Article I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eColours stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlack and Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGrip style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eErgonomic bulge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGripwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMonk Customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitment is Article I, straight profile. Monk state it works with every version of the ESG regulator housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you are ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e One configuration is held here: the \u003cem\u003eergonomic bulge\u003c\/em\u003e with a \u003cem\u003eblack gripwell\u003c\/em\u003e. Monk list more than that — a slimmer cut with the bulge removed, and a silver gripwell — and both can be ordered in. Say which you want and we will price it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit an Article II?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Monk make a separate ESG for the Article II, including a version with the front gauge cut-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight or angled — which should I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight suits a squared stance and a high grip; angled suits a more bladed stance or a longer reach to the trigger. Neither is better, and if you can, handle both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ergonomic bulge?\u003c\/strong\u003e The raised swell across the rear face of the grip that fills the palm. Monk’s other cut deletes it for a narrower hold; this listing is the one with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a standard MTW?\u003c\/strong\u003e This one is cut for the Heretic Labs Article I specifically. For a standard MTW, look at the DLG grip instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:18px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Change one ergonomic thing at a time and shoot it before changing the next — grip, stock and trigger all interact. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mtw-article-parts\" style=\"color:#cdd6f4;\"\u003eMTW-spec parts and upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monk Customs","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55656109834616,"sku":"5974639731","price":114.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":55656245494136,"sku":"99377465","price":114.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":55656251916664,"sku":"93079229","price":114.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/MonkCustomsESGGripStraight_TitanForgeAirsoft-Black.webp?v=1788992845"},{"product_id":"monk-customs-esg-grip-heretic-labs-article-i-angled","title":"Monk Customs ESG Grip — Heretic Labs Article I, Angled","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edfaf1;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a6b3a;\"\u003eThe raked ESG, cut for the Heretic Labs Article I.\u003c\/strong\u003e A more traditional grip angle for shooters who blade the body rather than square up, in black, purple or red with the ergonomic bulge.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot everyone shoots from a squared, modern stance. Plenty of players still turn the body to the target, particularly those who came to airsoft from a shooting background, and a bladed stance puts the wrist under strain on a vertical grip. A raked grip lets the wrist sit naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the angled cut of the same ESG design — identical fitment, identical build, different geometry where your hand meets it. On a long game day the difference shows up as less fatigue rather than as anything dramatic on the first magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth noting that grip angle interacts with stock length. If you are running a shorter stock, an angled grip often feels better than a straight one at the same length of pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGrip angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRaked — the angled cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWolverine Heretic Labs Article I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eColours stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlack, Purple and Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGrip style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eErgonomic bulge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGripwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMonk Customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you are ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e We hold this grip in the \u003cem\u003eergonomic bulge\u003c\/em\u003e profile with a \u003cem\u003eblack gripwell\u003c\/em\u003e, and that is the only version on the shelf. A no-bulge cut and a silver gripwell both exist in Monk’s range and can be brought in. Tell us which and we will quote it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is Article I with the raked cut, and Monk list the grip as compatible across every ESG regulator housing version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the actual grip angle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Monk do not publish a figure in degrees. It is the raked option against their vertical one, which is the comparison that matters in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I swap between the two later?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, both are direct fits to the Article I, so changing your mind costs a grip rather than a rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ergonomic bulge?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the fuller shaping at the back of the grip, sitting into the palm. The alternative Monk make takes that away for a slimmer feel, and this is not that one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the Article II version?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. That Article takes its own ESG, and there is a front-gauge variant of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:18px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your wrist aches after a full day, the grip angle is usually the culprit long before the weight is. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mtw-article-parts\" style=\"color:#cdd6f4;\"\u003eMTW-spec parts and upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monk Customs","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55656109867384,"sku":"2179598344","price":104.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":55656245526904,"sku":"67142114","price":104.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":55656245559672,"sku":"39962546","price":104.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/MonkCustomsESGGripAngled_TitanForgeAirsoft.webp?v=1788988871"},{"product_id":"monk-customs-esg-grip-heretic-labs-article-ii-front-gauge","title":"Monk Customs ESG Grip — Heretic Labs Article II, Angled with Front Gauge","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edfaf1;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a6b3a;\"\u003eThe Article II ESG, angled, with the front gauge cut-out.\u003c\/strong\u003e For builds where the pressure gauge sits at the front of the grip base — in purple or red, with the ergonomic bulge.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Article II moved the gauge position, and a grip that ignores that fact either blocks the dial or forces you to run without one. This version of the ESG is cut around it, so the gauge stays readable with the grip in place — which is the whole point of having a gauge on the gun rather than on a fill station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonk offer the Article II grip in two regulator forms: a Cat.5-style housing with the pressure gauge facing downwards, and a modified housing with the gauge at the front of the grip base. This is the version cut for the second of those. Monk state the grip is compatible with all ESG regulator housing versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else follows the ESG pattern: the same angled geometry Monk use on their Article I grip, in the fitment the Article II needs. If you have moved up from an Article I and liked the grip, this is the equivalent part rather than a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAngled, with front gauge cut-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWolverine Heretic Labs Article II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRegulator type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFront gauge — dial at the front of the grip base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eColours stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePurple and Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGrip style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eErgonomic bulge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMonk Customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you are ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monk build the Article II ESG in more configurations than we hold. These are the \u003cem\u003eergonomic bulge\u003c\/em\u003e profile with the \u003cem\u003efront gauge\u003c\/em\u003e housing. Monk also make a no-bulge cut, a bottom-gauge housing and a straight profile, in black, blue and silver as well as purple and red. If you want one of those, ask and we will price it as a special order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the front gauge version or the bottom gauge one?\u003c\/strong\u003e Look at your regulator housing. If the dial sits at the front of the grip base you want this one; if it faces downwards, you want the Cat.5-style bottom gauge version, which we can order in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich gauges does the cut-out clear?\u003c\/strong\u003e Monk do not publish a compatibility list of gauge models. If yours is unusual, send us a photo and we will check before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ergonomic bulge?\u003c\/strong\u003e The fuller palm swell on the back of the grip. Monk offer a slimmer no-bulge cut as an alternative; we stock the bulge version by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit an Article I?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The two Articles take different grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:18px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gauge you can read without breaking your grip is a gauge you will actually check between games. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hpa-regulators\" style=\"color:#cdd6f4;\"\u003eHPA regulators\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monk Customs","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":55656109900152,"sku":"3204737109","price":139.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":55656245592440,"sku":"78345435","price":139.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/MonkCustomsESGGripArticleII_TitanForgeAirsoft.webp?v=1788988889"},{"product_id":"monk-customs-helix-outer-barrel-m4","title":"Monk Customs Helix Outer Barrel — M4, 6in and 7in","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edfaf1;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a6b3a;\"\u003eA twisted helix cut where a plain tube usually goes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven finishes, two lengths, and an O-ring that keeps the inner barrel properly centred.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eOuter barrels are usually the least interesting component on a build — a tube that holds the inner barrel and threads a muzzle device. The Helix is Monk's argument that it does not have to be. The spiral cut runs the length of the barrel and reads as machined detail rather than a printed effect, and it comes into its own under a skeletonised hand guard where the barrel is visible along most of its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the styling there is a functional detail worth knowing. Monk fit an O-ring inside the assembly that holds the inner barrel centred and under light tension. A loose inner barrel that can drift off-axis is a genuine source of inconsistency, so this is a real improvement over a plain tube rather than a decorative one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs deliberately with Monk's own skeletonised hand guards — the Vayu among them — but the effect works under any open rail where the barrel shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eM4 outer barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTwisted helix cut along the full length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6in and 7in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMatte Black, Gloss Black, Purple, Silver, Red, Gold and Blue — seven in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eInner barrel retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eO-ring, keeps the inner barrel centred and tight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMonk Customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffbe6;border-left:4px solid #f0d060;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n⚠ \u003cstrong\u003eRe-check the hop unit after the swap.\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer barrel is what locates the inner barrel and the hop-up in the receiver, so after fitting one, seat the inner barrel assembly properly and confirm the hop arm still lines up before you shoot it. A barrel change that shifts the hop by a fraction will show up as wild grouping and send you chasing the wrong fault.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot every finish and length combination is held by our usual supplier. Where a combination has to come direct from Monk it may take longer to reach you — ask before ordering if timing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e It follows your hand guard. A 6in guard wants the 6in barrel and a 7in guard the 7in — measure the guard rather than the gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a Wolverine MTW?\u003c\/strong\u003e The MTW uses M4-pattern hardware, but Monk do not state MTW fitment for this barrel and we are not going to assert it. Ask us and we will check before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo all the finishes cost the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not quite — it varies by finish and by length, so check the figure shown for the option you have selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the finish anodised or coated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published. We would rather say so than describe a process we have not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:18px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A coloured barrel only shows under an open rail — if your hand guard is solid, the money is better spent elsewhere. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\" style=\"color:#cdd6f4;\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monk Customs","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110162296,"sku":"9818274608","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110195064,"sku":"4050344168","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110227832,"sku":"1773172760","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110260600,"sku":"9160228526","price":65.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247099768,"sku":"38762787","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247132536,"sku":"80222956","price":65.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250704248,"sku":"58837765","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250737016,"sku":"94405674","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250769784,"sku":"18076329","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656250802552,"sku":"11661518","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250835320,"sku":"51651118","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656250868088,"sku":"81266496","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Purple \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250900856,"sku":"66438800","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Purple \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656250933624,"sku":"90755034","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/MonkCustomsHelixOuterBarrel_TitanForgeAirsoft-Gold.webp?v=1788988905"},{"product_id":"monk-customs-vayu-ultra-lite-hand-guard","title":"Monk Customs Vayu Ultra Lite Hand Guard — Heretic Labs Article I and II","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edfaf1;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a6b3a;\"\u003eVayu — a skeletonised hexagon hand guard built to take weight off the front of an Article build.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with Heretic Labs Article I and II, in seven finishes and two lengths.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight at the muzzle end costs you more than weight anywhere else on a rifle. It is the part you hold out unsupported, the part that decides how quickly the gun swings onto a target, and the part your leading arm is still holding up in the fourth hour of a game day. Skeletonising a hand guard attacks exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vayu takes a hexagonal cut pattern through the body, which removes material while leaving a continuous structure rather than a series of unsupported ribs. Monk note that the open pattern also improves ventilation. They named it after the Hindu god of wind and air, and pitch it squarely at speedsoft players who want the gun to move quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Monk's Helix barrel, the Vayu carries an explicit fitment: Monk state it is compatible with the Heretic Labs Article I and Article II. If you are running either, this is a direct option rather than something to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUltra-light skeletonised, hexagon cut pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eM4 hand guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeretic Labs Article I and Article II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6in and 7in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMatte Black, Gloss Black, Purple, Silver, Red, Gold and Blue — seven in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMonk Customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every finish and length combination is held by our usual supplier. Where one has to come direct from Monk it may take longer to reach you — ask before ordering if timing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6in or 7in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure the guard you are replacing, or the length of rail you want ahead of the receiver. The two are not interchangeable once the build is together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight does it actually save?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published, and we are not going to estimate it. If a number matters to you before buying, ask and we will try to get one from the supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rail interface does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated by Monk. Tell us how your Article is set up and we will confirm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a skeletonised guard get hot or catch on kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Airsoft barrels do not get hot enough to matter. Open cuts can snag on loose webbing, which is worth a thought if you run a lot of dangling gear up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it pair with the Helix barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the intended look — an open guard is what makes a machined barrel visible, and Monk build both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:18px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the weight off the front before you take it off anywhere else — it is the change you feel first. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mtw-article-parts\" style=\"color:#cdd6f4;\"\u003eMTW-spec parts and upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monk Customs","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110293368,"sku":"6842121258","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110326136,"sku":"5533934386","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110358904,"sku":"3129413460","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110391672,"sku":"1453457804","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247165304,"sku":"70390849","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247198072,"sku":"22094531","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247230840,"sku":"81252903","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250966392,"sku":"52879221","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250999160,"sku":"69311840","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656251031928,"sku":"61866006","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656251064696,"sku":"54547614","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656251097464,"sku":"77722464","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656251130232,"sku":"21794559","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656251163000,"sku":"25506444","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/MonkCustomsVayuHandGuard_TitanForgeAirsoft-Black-2.webp?v=1788988953"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/collections\/Monk_Customs.png?v=1793846391","url":"https:\/\/www.titanforgeairsoft.com\/collections\/monk-customs.oembed","provider":"Titan Forge Airsoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}