MDT LSS Gen3 Tactical Partial Forend, 13.7''

• Enclosed tactical forend: The rigid enclosed structure adds strength and helps create a more stable front end, which is useful when the rifle carries accessories or sees hard field use.
• Partial top Picatinny rail: The 5.9” top rail gives a solid mounting point for night vision or thermal clip-on devices without adding the full-length rail footprint of other configurations.
• M-LOK mounting surfaces: Slots on the sides, bottom, and 45-degree faces make it easier to place bipods, grip panels, and other accessories exactly where they are needed for the rifle’s role.
• Built for the MDT LSS Gen3: Designed specifically for the MDT LSS 3, this forend keeps the modular character of the chassis and gives the rifle a more mission-specific front-end layout.
• 6061 aluminum construction: The aluminum body and Cerakote finish provide a practical balance of durability, corrosion resistance, and manageable weight for a working rifle build.

About the MDT Accessories Series

MDT Accessories sits alongside the company’s chassis and magazine lines as the part of the range focused on refining rifle fit, balance, and configuration. Rather than being limited to one type of add-on, the series covers a broad mix of components, including M-LOK accessories, weights, magazine accessories, buttstock accessories, bolt knobs, and other hardware intended to adapt a rifle to a more specific task. That makes the series especially relevant to shooters who want to tune a chassis system beyond its base form.

A defining trait of the range is that compatibility varies by accessory. Some parts are broadly useful, while others are built for a particular MDT chassis or buttstock pattern. The lineup also reflects MDT’s emphasis on practical setup changes: some accessories alter rifle fit, others shift weight distribution, and others expand mounting options for support gear or mission-specific equipment. In that sense, the series is less about cosmetic changes and more about giving a precision rifle a layout that better suits competition, hunting, or tactical use.

About the MDT LSS Gen3 Tactical Partial Forend, 13.7''

The MDT LSS Gen3 Tactical Partial Forend, 13.7'' is a chassis-specific front-end upgrade for shooters who want a more enclosed, accessory-ready layout on an MDT LSS 3 build. Its role is not simply to extend the rifle visually, but to add a more structured mounting platform for tactical accessories while preserving the modular concept of the LSS Gen3 system. The 13.7” length gives the rifle a longer, more supportive front section, which can improve bipod placement and provide more usable space for support-hand positioning and mounted equipment.

What distinguishes this version is the partial 5.9” top Picatinny rail. That layout is particularly useful when the rifle is being configured for clip-on night vision or thermal accessories, while avoiding the extra rail length of the full-rail variant. Around the forend, the M-LOK slots on the sides, bottom, and 45-degree faces allow a practical spread of accessories such as bipods, grip panels, and other mounting hardware, so the rifle can be tailored to duty, hunting, or general tactical use.

The enclosed design also contributes to rigidity, which matters when the front end is expected to stay stable under load. Built from 6061 aluminum with a Cerakote finish and weighing 0.63 lbs (10.0 oz), it adds useful structure and mounting capability without making the chassis overly heavy. MDT also rates it for 1.25” contour barrels, while noting that it is not compatible with straight contour barrels.

About MDT

MDT Sporting Goods was established in 2009 and began in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The company focuses on products for target shooting and hunting, with a range that includes rifle chassis systems, magazines, buttstocks, and related accessories. MDT identifies the TAC21 as its first chassis, which helps place the brand’s roots firmly in chassis design rather than in general firearms accessories alone.

Today, MDT’s catalog extends across chassis, stocks, magazines, bipods, scope bases, scope rings, and accessory components. A notable part of the company’s design approach is that its chassis, magazines, and accessories are developed with input from competitive precision shooters. That background is relevant here, because it explains why MDT parts tend to emphasize modularity, practical mounting options, and rifle setup flexibility rather than purely cosmetic changes.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: MDT
• Series: MDT Accessories
• Product type: Tactical partial forend
• Compatibility: MDT LSS 3
• Length: 13.7” / 348.00 mm
• Top rail length: 5.9”
• Weight: 0.63 lbs (10.0 oz)
• Material: 6061 aluminum
• Finish: Cerakote
• Mounting interface: M-LOK slots on sides, bottom, and 45-degree faces
• Barrel compatibility: 1.25” contour barrels
• Made in: Canada

Warranty

MDT provides a 2-year warranty for this product.

In the Box

• Tactical forend
• Included hardware
• 8-32 x 0.5in FHCS
• 8-32 x 0.3125in FHCS