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Posted: 7/23/2010 4:48:47 AM EDT
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How well do the railed handgaurds on the A4's hold their zero when mounting optics or laser's on them? I know the A2 hangaurds are unreliable. also how reliable are the railed hangaurds compared to free float barrel systems Wouldn't this be a function of fit and mounting of the individual handguards? For example, the Magpul MOE handguards I bought had significant slack in them after mounting, but the rails mounted in the same position are rock solid. I'd expect FF rails to be much more stable than non-FF. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 5:12:59 AM EDT
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Your right this would come down to the type and fit of each indivdual handguard/rail system. But unless if your using an IR lasering system I wouldn't bother using a laser, thats like screaming HERE I AM to your enemy.
BUT back to the question. Your most stable solution would be an FF forend or a monolithic rail/flattop receiver. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 5:20:06 AM EDT
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the standard gi issue knight's armament rail systems are more than rock solid enough to retain zero -the thousands in use in the middle east and central asia seem to be doing the job pretty well
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Posted: 7/23/2010 5:22:46 AM EDT
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the standard gi issue knight's armament rail systems are more than rock solid enough to retain zero -the thousands in use in the middle east and central asia seem to be doing the job pretty well I knew the KAC ones were very good what about YHM I obviously know that freefrloat is the best i want to know how well the two pieces hold zero. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 5:23:23 AM EDT
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buy a quality rail and movement wont be a problem. I have a Troy DI rail that is rock solid. I just ordered a M-4 RAS so I can't comment, but they have great reviews as well.
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Posted: 7/23/2010 5:24:45 AM EDT
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the standard gi issue knight's armament rail systems are more than rock solid enough to retain zero -the thousands in use in the middle east and central asia seem to be doing the job pretty well I knew the KAC ones were very good what about YHM I obviously know that freefrloat is the best i want to know how well the two pieces hold zero. Don't get into the FF vs non FF thing. You wouldn't be able to notice any accuracy difference anyway. This is what I have found with my own rifles, YMMV. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 5:34:12 AM EDT
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the standard gi issue knight's armament rail systems are more than rock solid enough to retain zero -the thousands in use in the middle east and central asia seem to be doing the job pretty well I knew the KAC ones were very good what about YHM I obviously know that freefrloat is the best i want to know how well the two pieces hold zero. Don't get into the FF vs non FF thing. You wouldn't be able to notice any accuracy difference anyway. This is what I have found with my own rifles, YMMV. This is true. Also a red laser shouldn't be your main method of aiming no matter what. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 5:47:04 AM EDT
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People do and have mounted Aimpoints and EoTechs to KAC M4 and M5 RASs. A solid FF rail would definitely be a better choice for this application though.
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Posted: 7/23/2010 6:19:00 AM EDT
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i am looking for a mounting platform for an aiming device on the handgaurd that will maintain zero. i understand that a laser should not therefore is not the primary aiming device. the question is what is a good cheap option for a railed handgaurd that will maintain zero
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Posted: 7/23/2010 6:19:35 AM EDT
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just want the laser to supplement optic
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Posted: 7/23/2010 6:22:38 AM EDT
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How well do the railed handgaurds on the A4's hold their zero when mounting optics or laser's on them? I know the A2 hangaurds are unreliable. also how reliable are the railed hangaurds compared to free float barrel systems The KAC units? Fine for lasers, not so good for optics. IMHO the systems are not nearly as good as a similarly priced free float unit (like the Troy or DD Omega). |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 6:59:15 AM EDT
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the standard gi issue knight's armament rail systems are more than rock solid enough to retain zero -the thousands in use in the middle east and central asia seem to be doing the job pretty well I agree. Mine have performed really well with my limited experience at the basic school. they definitely get abused here, and my zero is still good. |
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