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Posted: 12/23/2014 10:17:40 AM EDT
Fortis Switch 5.56 Rail - 12"
*** Click on a photo for ordering info and pricing *** Description: You asked and we listened. We initially wanted to reserve the SWITCH series for the 308 platform, but after hearing the requests, we designed it for your AR15. The Fortis SWITCH is an extremely lightweight, yet robust free float rail system designed for the 5.56MM platform. When designing the SWITCH, we wanted a handguard that was easy to install, but also be able to quickly change rails for a variety of mission or competition specific setups. The rail features a brand new patent pending locking mechanism that allows tool-less removal of the rail. The rail features keymod slots, QD attachments point as well as a full picatinny rail on top. The rail design not only looks great, but is very functional in your hand. The piece adds minimal weight to the rifle and you won't be disappointed! Features: Material: Aircraft Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum / Locking handle: 7075-T6 Aluminum Length: 12.42” Weight: 8.5 ounces minus barrel nut. Barrel nut is 1.6oz. Conttinuous Top Rail Rotation Limited QD Sockets Keymod at the 3 & 9 o'clock Mil. Spec. Hard-coat Anodized 4140 heat treated barrel nut (1-7/16 X 16 T.P.I.) Clamp torque setting 20 in lbs Made in the USA! 
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Posted: 12/23/2014 11:23:05 AM EDT
[#1]
Nice! Any idea if Fortis is planning on a 15"? MLOK? Also, will the rail return to zero for the front iron sights?
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Posted: 12/23/2014 4:34:17 PM EDT
[#2]
It's a great rail!
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Posted: 12/23/2014 4:40:55 PM EDT
[#3]
Really need a 7"
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Posted: 12/23/2014 5:02:13 PM EDT
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Really need a 7" I need something shorter than 12", and it doesn't look like it's too friendly to shorten. I've got a great use for some ~9-10" rails, which could simplify my bufferless upper designs. |
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Posted: 12/23/2014 6:24:17 PM EDT
[#5]
Inner diameter?
Looks nice! |
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Posted: 12/23/2014 6:32:33 PM EDT
[#6]
Yes. Really need a I.D.
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Posted: 12/23/2014 9:02:28 PM EDT
[#7]
Yup. That's going on my next build
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Posted: 12/23/2014 10:29:55 PM EDT
[#8]
This is good for what I want to build.
This is not good for my finances. |
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Posted: 12/24/2014 7:18:28 PM EDT
[#9]
Looks great.
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Posted: 12/24/2014 11:55:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/25/2014 12:03:53 AM EDT
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This design is particularly well suited for short subcal uppers (9mm and .22) running suppressed. Unfortunately, I bet the ID is too small for a lot of cans.
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Posted: 12/25/2014 12:10:44 AM EDT
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Yes. Really need a I.D. If it's the same as the 308 version it would be 1.34". |
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Posted: 12/25/2014 11:08:30 AM EDT
[#13]
Any plans for an M Lok version?
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Posted: 12/25/2014 3:36:44 PM EDT
[#14]
Very nice.
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Posted: 12/26/2014 12:29:15 PM EDT
[#15]
7" and I would buy one tomorrow. |
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Posted: 12/27/2014 1:09:28 PM EDT
[#16]
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Inner diameter? Looks nice! 1.5" ID. |
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Posted: 12/30/2014 1:44:32 PM EDT
[#17]
Looks great! Surely a great time to be building an AR. Lots of excellent choices.
I was going to go SLR for my next build but now I have this one to consider also. |
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Posted: 1/2/2015 8:58:24 PM EDT
[#18]
I'm glad these are out I'll have to pick one up
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Posted: 1/5/2015 1:21:01 AM EDT
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I'm glad these are out I'll have to pick one up Right on! You're gonna love it. 
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Posted: 2/1/2015 8:34:43 PM EDT
[#20]
What kind of wrench installs the barrel nut?
Does it come with one? |
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Posted: 2/6/2015 3:02:17 PM EDT
[#21]
They don't come with their own tool but a spanner wrench is used.. Or you can get the AR-15 Multi-tool.
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Posted: 2/6/2015 7:08:57 PM EDT
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They don't come with their own tool but a spanner wrench is used.. Or you can get the AR-15 Multi-tool. ^^^ THIS 
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Posted: 2/8/2015 5:45:59 PM EDT
[#23]
Any chance this will fit over an LWRC piston? Looks very promising in terms of clearance, but also having a rail that can slide off like the Switch for easy access to the piston for cleaning and maintenance would be a game changer.
Definitely +1 on adding a 9 or 10" rail to the series (I'd for sure be in for two, one in 5.56 and .308  )
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Posted: 2/11/2015 12:51:31 AM EDT
[#24]
14" version...
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Posted: 2/11/2015 2:31:22 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryPure sex. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 3:26:16 PM EDT
[#26]
That is a nice rail just wish the ID was a bit larger for a can to fit in. You know in case you have to take the rail off if the can gets stuck. Anyway I love the concept.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:02:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:03:22 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/12/2015 3:03:23 PM EDT
[#29]
So maybe I'm just dumb, but can someone enlighten me with the practical purpose of this rail is?
I could be wrong, but from the photos, it looks like I can remove the rail from the barrel nut (and therefore the rifle) quickly and without use of tools. So in that sense, I would need multiple rails with different items fitted to them? Is that easier than just having one rail with accessories mounted via QD mounts? |
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Posted: 2/23/2015 2:10:27 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Any chance this will fit over an LWRC piston? Looks very promising in terms of clearance, but also having a rail that can slide off like the Switch for easy access to the piston for cleaning and maintenance would be a game changer Tag for an answer! |
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Posted: 2/23/2015 8:59:13 AM EDT
[#31]
Does anyone know if this will work with the Syrac piston system?
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Posted: 2/27/2015 9:53:56 PM EDT
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I just ordered the 14" FDE version for my Syrac piston build. From the all the measurements I took on my BCM KMR (that will work with Syrac piston) and the measurements of a Fortis REV GEN II, this should work (I HOPE
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Rainier Arms, you said the ID was 1.5 further up in this thread but on Fortis's website it says 1.34? Was your measurement from the bottom of the rail to the top of the gas tube channel? |
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Posted: 2/28/2015 6:17:11 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryWow! 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:31:06 PM EDT
[#34]
We haven't had a chance to test the LWRC systems but I don't see why it wouldn't work, it handles AA piston systems just fine. There should be plenty of clearance for the rod as well.
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Posted: 3/8/2015 1:25:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryYou inspired me! This works with Syrac piston system. I love the rail but I am a little disappointed with the barrel nut. They should have made two flat ends on it for a crowes foot, or a wrench head should have came with like the BCM KMR. The nut has holes on top of the barrel nut, nowhere on the face. I had to use a spanner wrench for the castle nut for buffer tube to tighten it. One tab of the wrench in a hole, the other in the channel of the barrel nut. I hope I got it to at least 30-40 ft lbs. I have PRI wrench head, a dpms barrel nut/flash hider tool and none of them work. 
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