LaRue vs. Knights vs Surefire

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - LaRue vs. Knights vs Surefire

Posted: 9/18/2005 2:15:09 PM EDT

I'm having a hard time deciding on which rail system to go with. I know LaRue is highly regarded here, but the KA, and SF setups are appealing as well. Besides giving up a little accuracy am I giving up anything else, if I go with the non FF surefire m73? I'm planning on mounting a TDI folding vertical grip, surefire scout light, and an eotech.

Posted: 9/18/2005 2:29:34 PM EDT

[#1]

1. LT
2. KAC
3. Surefire

Posted: 9/18/2005 3:12:59 PM EDT

[#2]

All three are great.

KAC RAS/RIS is the original standard that all others are judged by.

Posted: 9/18/2005 4:19:38 PM EDT

[#3]

If I were buying one, I'd get the SAMSON.

Posted: 9/18/2005 5:54:10 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the feedback. As far as the Samson, why would you choose them?

Posted: 9/18/2005 5:58:51 PM EDT

[#5]

If you want to mount the EoTech on the rail system you are installing, I would want the rail to be a free float rail. They are the most solid. Non free floating handguards can have some wobble or shift. Especially if you are applying pressure to it via a verticle foregrip. In addition, a more solid mount for an aiming device is always better. Other than that, whatever your fancy. All are good rails.

Posted: 9/18/2005 6:10:20 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
1. LT
2. KAC
3. Surefire

Agree. With that being said, the M73 is not in the same league as the LT and KAC (FF rails). As NAG said, if your mounting an optic or a laser on the rail make sure it is a free floated. If your just mounting a light and a VG then go with the M73.

C4

www.GRTactical.com

Posted: 9/18/2005 10:51:32 PM EDT

[#7]

+1 on the surefire not being in the same league

also its hard to compare a non-freefloat with a freefloat since both offer different things to the end user.

also wouldnt mount any type of aiming device/optic on a non-freefloat

Posted: 9/19/2005 4:46:10 AM EDT

[#8]

What they said:

1. LaRue
2. KAC
3. SF

Posted: 9/19/2005 1:29:41 PM EDT

[#9]

Excellent advice guys thanks! I don't plan to mount the eotech on the rail, so that isn't a worry, but the point about getting some wobble on a non free float setup with a VG is a good point to consider. I guess it's down to the LaRue or Knight's. Thanks again, I've learned a ton of this forum.

Posted: 9/19/2005 2:39:09 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Excellent advice guys thanks! I don't plan to mount the eotech on the rail, so that isn't a worry, but the point about getting some wobble on a non free float setup with a VG is a good point to consider. I guess it's down to the LaRue or Knight's. Thanks again, I've learned a ton of this forum.

I think once you compare the price between the KAC rail and the LT rail the choice will be an easy one.

C4

www.GRTactical.com

Posted: 9/19/2005 3:31:59 PM EDT

[#11]

All three as mentioned before will get the job done, my input would be to go to a gun show or shop that has them and inspect them inperson to see which one will best suit you needs. We can alll suggest ideas and feedback on use, but until you see it for yourself inperson, feel the weight, inspect the rails, then you will figure out which one will best suit your needs.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - LaRue vs. Knights vs Surefire

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