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Posted: 7/20/2010 4:48:17 AM EDT
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larue, dd, kac
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Posted: 7/20/2010 4:49:55 AM EDT
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LaRue is right up there, as is the KAC URX. For best though, my vote goes for DD RIS II. IMHO.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 5:44:08 AM EDT
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I'm a big fan of the new Barnes Precision Rails and Daniel Defense Rails
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Posted: 7/20/2010 6:02:25 AM EDT
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larue, dd, kac |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 6:04:52 AM EDT
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I like DD rails the best but I'm also a big fan of the Vtac.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 6:08:59 AM EDT
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I love my DD M4A1 RIS II....Best rail IMO also expensive @ $380
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Posted: 7/20/2010 8:06:26 AM EDT
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I have a Troy Ind. rail on my 6920. It is a very nice rail and is very solid. The price I paid for it was very nice too. I bought it from G&R Tactical at a very nice price.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 9:16:32 AM EDT
[#8]
Not UTG
ETA - Ha! Post 308. |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 9:18:53 AM EDT
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DD, Troy, KAC, and Larue are going to be hailed as the absolute best. If you are looking at getting a good rail system without breaking the back of your wallet, you can also look at Midwest industries, Yankee Hill, Spikes Tactical, and a few others
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Posted: 7/20/2010 9:20:39 AM EDT
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I like the YHM Lite rail, its worked very well and seems to be quite solid.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 9:35:04 AM EDT
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DD for me.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 9:47:50 AM EDT
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I use LaRue rails. They're light, have a thin profile, and installation is simple. DD makes a good one but I can't stand the egg shape.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 10:24:33 AM EDT
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I put a Daniel Defense omega rail on a ar I just built and am very happen with it. Very solid.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 10:48:42 AM EDT
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The big question is why should a person who will spend 99% of his time shooting at a firing range from a bench or maybe prone at paper targets get a 380 dollar quad raile when they can get the UTG for 60. Id wager that 10% of the people on here actually use their AR and might acutally have to rely on it for work so is it a name drop thing or what?
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Posted: 7/20/2010 10:55:36 AM EDT
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The big question is why should a person who will spend 99% of his time shooting at a firing range from a bench or maybe prone at paper targets get a 380 dollar quad raile when they can get the UTG for 60. Id wager that 10% of the people on here actually use their AR and might acutally have to rely on it for work so is it a name drop thing or what? its not a name drop thing. UTG is makes low quality rails, plain and simple. Larue, Daniel Defense, Knights Armament, etc. do not. oh and 99% + 10% = 109% 
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Posted: 7/20/2010 10:59:59 AM EDT
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The big question is why should a person who will spend 99% of his time shooting at a firing range from a bench or maybe prone at paper targets get a 380 dollar quad raile when they can get the UTG for 60. Id wager that 10% of the people on here actually use their AR and might acutally have to rely on it for work so is it a name drop thing or what? do you drive a 1985 Honda Civic or do you have something nicer? After all you'll never have a reason to go faster than 65mph |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:00:27 AM EDT
[#17]
DD for the fuckin win
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:01:09 AM EDT
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DD for me. |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:01:10 AM EDT
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I prefer DD rails. I am looking forward to Spike's SAR rails though.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:08:17 AM EDT
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What is it that makes the $300 rails better than the $50 ones? Does one hold your gear better or more securely? Ease of use/ assembly? Etc...?
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:13:35 AM EDT
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I just purchased a DD rifle and it came with the Omega rails. Sweet....................
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:24:59 AM EDT
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The big question is why should a person who will spend 99% of his time shooting at a firing range from a bench or maybe prone at paper targets get a 380 dollar quad raile when they can get the UTG for 60. Id wager that 10% of the people on here actually use their AR and might acutally have to rely on it for work so is it a name drop thing or what? its not a name drop thing. UTG is makes low quality rails, plain and simple. Larue, Daniel Defense, Knights Armament, etc. do not. oh and 99% + 10% = 109% Awesome. In reply, yes some rails are more solid than others. A UTG just isn't the same in specs, tightness, or reliability. At a point, rails are about the same and the main difference is asthetics. A Troy, Larue, and DD will all be about the same quality but a different shape. I recently got a Troy MRF instead of a DD ris II because it was over 100 cheaper, and any benefits of the latter weren't worth it to me. Both are great rails and would do the job for my application. Form does have a place, it's your gun, choose what you like. |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:37:33 AM EDT
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What is it that makes the $300 rails better than the $50 ones? Does one hold your gear better or more securely? Ease of use/ assembly? Etc...? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile 1) They're less likely to have "spec" issues.....which means your gear will be held more securely. 2) They will have a much better fit and finish. 3) They weigh your rifle down like the cheap ones. 4) They lock up tight and don't twist or rotate on you 5) They are a better fit dimensionally and aren't all wide and bulky 6) They look MUCH better. I agree with what someone else said in that if you only shoot a few rounds a month from the bench then there is no need for a $300 rail system, however if you actually go out and use you gun for training/classes/competition it's worth the investment. Buying junk only equals a headache in the end. |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:41:31 AM EDT
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I don't know, even if you don't "need" a 300 system, why would anyone want to waste $50-100 on crap when they can get a middle tier rail for not much more. I always think its kinda funny to see a Colt rifle sporting UTG stuff, it decreases the overall value.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:42:02 AM EDT
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Quoted: What is it that makes the $300 rails better than the $50 ones? Does one hold your gear better or more securely? Ease of use/ assembly? Etc...? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Weight, tightness/lock up method, correct dimensions for rails, fit n' finish, etc. My UTG rails were out of spec and weighed a lot; I could not mount LaRue stuff without the lever sticking out perpendicular from the gun. |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 11:46:57 AM EDT
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KAC M4 & M5 RASs have always worked for me.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 1:21:31 PM EDT
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Daniel Defense and LaRue. Can't go wrong with either.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 2:42:34 PM EDT
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I love my DD Lite rail, DD Omega, and LaRue equally. Altough I must say that I just purchased Spikes new BAR rail and it looks and feels great. Haven't had a chance to install it yet, but first impression is 100% WIN.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:05:07 PM EDT
[#29]
LaRue for me.
2nd choice would be a JP VTAC (which isn't a quad rail though..) |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:06:45 PM EDT
[#30]
I currently have a RIS II and a URX II and I favor the DD rail ever so slightly. There is no "best" however. Look at the offerings from the top manufacturers and pick which one
Works best for *you* |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:06:47 PM EDT
[#31]
I run a DD Omega 7 on my primary rifle.
Use a Larue on the SPR Will try a Troy TRX on a future build and if it is good will likely get another for the 6.8 SPC. |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:11:28 PM EDT
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So who do you think makes the best quad rail setup? LaRue. |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:15:18 PM EDT
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I use KAC RAS, YHM 2 piece and recently picked up a M73 on EE that I've always wanted. Happy with all of them.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:19:37 PM EDT
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Quoted: There is no "best" however. Look at the offerings from the top manufacturers and pick which one
Works best for *you* This. What works for one guy's needs may not be optimal for another. Stick with one of the good manufacturers and decide for yourself. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:19:56 PM EDT
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It just depends on your budget, i have a rile length free float from midwest industries and its rock solid.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:35:53 PM EDT
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larue, dd, kac This in that order |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:47:37 PM EDT
[#37]
DD for me
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Posted: 7/20/2010 3:52:51 PM EDT
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I'm very partial to the Knight's Armament RAS.
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Posted: 7/20/2010 4:53:37 PM EDT
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The big question is why should a person who will spend 99% of his time shooting at a firing range from a bench or maybe prone at paper targets get a 380 dollar quad raile when they can get the UTG for 60. Id wager that 10% of the people on here actually use their AR oh and 99% + 10% = 109% The 99% was referring to the 1 person shooting with the rail. The 10% was referring to all people on this site. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-060.gif |
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Posted: 7/20/2010 5:01:07 PM EDT
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The big question is why should a person who will spend 99% of his time shooting at a firing range from a bench or maybe prone at paper targets get a 380 dollar quad raile when they can get the UTG for 60. Id wager that 10% of the people on here actually use their AR and might acutally have to rely on it for work so is it a name drop thing or what? its not a name drop thing. UTG is makes low quality rails, plain and simple. Larue, Daniel Defense, Knights Armament, etc. do not. oh and 99% + 10% = 109% I always enjoy post like this. I own both a UTG drop in rail and a DD omega 7. I went out and bought the DD rail after hearing how crappy my UTG rails were. Yes the DD is lighter and yes it looks nicer. Does the UTG work for holding a vertical grip and a flashlight sure does. Do they lock up nice and tight. Mine locks up just as tight as the DD rails. Are UTG rails in spec. I had no issues with them being in spec everything I bolted on fit and locked up nice. Are the DD rails worth the extra $200 for average shooter. Not really. You are really paying for a lighter (a few ounces) and IMO a better looking rail. But if your just wanting to add a flashlight and a vertical grip yeah the UTG will work. I really think the extra $200 bucks is better spent on a .22lr conversion or more ammo |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:10:37 AM EDT
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The "Best" is the worst enemy of good, or even great! Pick one that you like, and ask about its quality before you drop coin on it. You asked very generally and you got almost every manufacturer mentioned in response.
UTG works, I've used them (shamefully), but YHM doesn't cost that much more and the quality is great. The Troy TRX is just plain awesome though! Only 12oz and 13" long, plus its really slim for an excellent grip. |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:18:27 AM EDT
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After owning rails by Larue, DD, YHM, Vtac, And Troy. I keep coming back to Larue.I like the built in QD points, and the shape of the rail compared to DD.
That being said you can't go wrong with any quality rail system. Just my $0.02 |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 6:46:57 AM EDT
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Or
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The big question is why should a person who will spend 99% of his time shooting at a firing range from a bench or maybe prone at paper targets get a 380 dollar quad raile when they can get the UTG for 60. Id wager that 10% of the people on here actually use their AR and might acutally have to rely on it for work so is it a name drop thing or what? its not a name drop thing. UTG is makes low quality rails, plain and simple. Larue, Daniel Defense, Knights Armament, etc. do not. oh and 99% + 10% = 109% I always enjoy post like this. I own both a UTG drop in rail and a DD omega 7. I went out and bought the DD rail after hearing how crappy my UTG rails were. Yes the DD is lighter and yes it looks nicer. Does the UTG work for holding a vertical grip and a flashlight sure does. Do they lock up nice and tight. Mine locks up just as tight as the DD rails. Are UTG rails in spec. I had no issues with them being in spec everything I bolted on fit and locked up nice. Are the DD rails worth the extra $200 for average shooter. Not really. You are really paying for a lighter (a few ounces) and IMO a better looking rail. But if your just wanting to add a flashlight and a vertical grip yeah the UTG will work. I really think the extra $200 bucks is better spent on a .22lr conversion or more ammo I enjoy these posts too; people comparing a $50 Chinese handguard replacement to a $250 American made free floated forearm; always cracks me up! |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 7:06:55 AM EDT
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There are different types, features, installation method, and cost that make rail systems the best to the user, you have to decide what is important to you and your type of shooting.
For myself the important feature that I wanted was a single piece tube for strength and a locking design to prevent the rails from getting loose which is the main problem of rail systems. I also wanted a system that I could install myself without using specialized expensive tools, I just want to use standard tools like a standard handguard wrench, an upper action block, and a vise. I finally decided to get a LaRue and installed it myself because of the noted features that I wanted and so far I had been happy with my choice for the last 4 years so far. For drop-in non-free floating systems I like my KAC RAS, DD EZ CAR 7.0, and will be also considering a Troy in the future. For my future builds I'm also considering other brands like Daniel Defense RIS II, Centurion Arms, Troy, and KAC, with the KAC I might have to break down and have a gunsmith install it for me because the tools required are very expensive. |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:53:31 PM EDT
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I've had a KAC RAS and LaRue rails and have been pleased with both. I really like the profile of the LaRue rails and the built in QD sockets. I'm waiting to get my DD RIS II in so I can't provide an opinion on it yet. I like very slim profile rails.
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:42:19 PM EDT
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For new primary rifle, it's the 12" LT.
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