Short Handguard and Rail Resource Thread

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Posted: 7/23/2015 5:16:03 PM EDT

I wanted to create a thread dedicated to short rails that may often be used on pistol and rimfire AR's with short barrels. I would classify a short rail as anything shorter than standard 7" carbine rails. Please post the rails you know of that fit this criteria.

Thanks.

Daniel Defense Lite 4.0- 4" Quad Rail

ERGO 2 Piece EZ- 4" Quad Rail

Odin Works- 5.5" Keymod

Samson STAR 4 -4" Quad Rail

UTG Pro- 4" Quad Rail

YHM Mini -4.25" Keymod

YHM Mini LW- 4" Quad Rail

Posted: 7/23/2015 9:05:38 PM EDT

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SLR 4.25" Intrepid
SLR 4.75" Solo Mid Series Keymod
SLR 5.5" Solo Mid Series Keymod

Posted: 7/25/2015 1:17:23 PM EDT

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When I was looking for a short hand guard, the only ones I could find that I liked, were no longer available. I loved the Daniel Defense 4" lite rail but could not find one. I ended up buying an airsoft version on eBay and it actually turned out pretty nice. It works for both .22 and PCC's since there is no hole for the gas tube. I found that Madbull is licensed to make replica hand guards from several different companies. I also found this LaRue 4" on Aliexpress.com. It looks cheap enough to try but I never cared for the barrel nut.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/LaRue-4-0-inch-Hand-Guard-Rail-System-for-AEG-M4-M16-free-shipping/1105736956.html

Posted: 7/26/2015 6:43:22 PM EDT

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I was lucky enough to get the last dd 4" rail they had. I actually called Daniel defense to see if they had any and he told me they have one just sitting in a back room and that was it and they didn't plan to make anymore. I asked who I could pay and ordered it. I've been thinking lately to swap it out for the slr rail.

Posted: 7/27/2015 2:47:51 PM EDT

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I was lucky enough to get the last dd 4" rail they had. I actually called Daniel defense to see if they had any and he told me they have one just sitting in a back room and that was it and they didn't plan to make anymore. I asked who I could pay and ordered it. I've been thinking lately to swap it out for the slr rail.

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SLR rail does look nice.

Let me know if you decide to get rid of the DD 4 as I may be interested.

Posted: 7/29/2015 9:58:49 AM EDT

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SLR is really stepping up with uncommon rail lengths.
I got the Odin 5.5 but not 100% sold on it. For some reason, the last inch of top rail has no mounting slots. This makes an already short sight radius even shorter without any reason other than a place to put their logo.
I guess I could get my machine shop nephew to add a couple slots so I can put the front sight out to the end.

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:30:05 AM EDT

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I have not actually seen any of the shorter SLR handguards but they definitely interest me.

SLR doesn't even have any pictures on their own website and google images comes up empty as well.

I would like to see some photos of the SLR 4.25" Intrepid & SLR 4.75" Solo Mid Series Keymod, particularly the bottom of the rail so I can determine what type of VFG that could be attached and where it would need to be positioned.

Posted: 7/29/2015 4:40:10 PM EDT

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I have not actually seen any of the shorter SLR handguards but they definitely interest me.

SLR doesn't even have any pictures on their own website and google images comes up empty as well.

I would like to see some photos of the SLR 4.25" Intrepid & SLR 4.75" Solo Mid Series Keymod, particularly the bottom of the rail so I can determine what type of VFG that could be attached and where it would need to be positioned.

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There are some on their instagram.

Posted: 7/29/2015 4:57:04 PM EDT

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There are some on their instagram.

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I have not actually seen any of the shorter SLR handguards but they definitely interest me.

SLR doesn't even have any pictures on their own website and google images comes up empty as well.

I would like to see some photos of the SLR 4.25" Intrepid & SLR 4.75" Solo Mid Series Keymod, particularly the bottom of the rail so I can determine what type of VFG that could be attached and where it would need to be positioned.

There are some on their instagram.

Maybe I will ask my daughter to look them up for me.

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:24:36 PM EDT

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Didn't know about the SLR handguards, so that's cool.

No handguards is also an option if the barrel is short enough.

Posted: 7/30/2015 11:21:58 AM EDT

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I have a 4.25" SLR Rail on my 5.5" SBR and it fits perfectly. I'll try to get a photo posted tonight for everyone to see. SLR did post photos on their website in case you want to see what they look like.