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I'm having trouble finding a handguard I like in my budget and I'm looking for input. I will be using an 11.5" Noveske barrel and I would like the rail to be between 10"-10.75, closer to he high end if I can.
I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 but it's my understanding that the barrel nut makes that a less than stellar choice. There is also the SLR solo but it is very open and I'm not sure I want that if I use a stainless barrel. I would probably consider a DD rail, but $400 is out of my budget on this one. What do you guys suggest? |
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I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 View Quote Your search ends here. I even know a guy that might go out on a limb and send you the Barrel nut wrench to borrow if you return it. FWIW, I have a URX III 8" on my wife's 8.5" Noveske Navy barrel and the URX II 10.75 on my 11.5. Love them. Actually thinking of selling a new Geissele MK3 10" to get another URX II for a 14.5" build I'm working on. KAC GOODNESS |
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BCM KMR Alpha 10 - and it's actually 10.5" That's what I initially decided on, but everyone has an 11.5" with a KMR10. Quoted:
I just put a Wilson 10.5 inch on my 11.5 and am very happy with it, take a look at it. wilson Same deal as the Larue there. Quoted:
Geissele mk8 ETA: like 9.5" http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll241/ppcseniortrip/Mobile%20Uploads/image_32.jpeg That was my second choice, but it's just a tad too short. |
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Your search ends here. I even know a guy that might go out on a limb and send you the Barrel nut wrench to borrow if you return it. FWIW, I have a URX III 8" on my wife's 8.5" Noveske Navy barrel and the URX II 10.75 on my 11.5. Love them. Actually thinking of selling a new Geissele MK3 10" to get another URX II for a 14.5" build I'm working on. KAC GOODNESS View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 Your search ends here. I even know a guy that might go out on a limb and send you the Barrel nut wrench to borrow if you return it. FWIW, I have a URX III 8" on my wife's 8.5" Noveske Navy barrel and the URX II 10.75 on my 11.5. Love them. Actually thinking of selling a new Geissele MK3 10" to get another URX II for a 14.5" build I'm working on. KAC GOODNESS What's the best place to get one? I would prefer a URX II if I could get it, but the 3.1 would be ok too. |
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What's the best place to get one? I would prefer a URX II if I could get it, but the 3.1 would be ok too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 Your search ends here. I even know a guy that might go out on a limb and send you the Barrel nut wrench to borrow if you return it. FWIW, I have a URX III 8" on my wife's 8.5" Noveske Navy barrel and the URX II 10.75 on my 11.5. Love them. Actually thinking of selling a new Geissele MK3 10" to get another URX II for a 14.5" build I'm working on. KAC GOODNESS What's the best place to get one? I would prefer a URX II if I could get it, but the 3.1 would be ok too. Lanbo's, Operation parts, Bolt Carrier. Not sure if they're in stock ATM though. IM sent.... |
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Everyone has the KMR-A cause it's a great rail.
That should be more motivation to get one, not less. |
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Your search ends here. I even know a guy that might go out on a limb and send you the Barrel nut wrench to borrow if you return it. FWIW, I have a URX III 8" on my wife's 8.5" Noveske Navy barrel and the URX II 10.75 on my 11.5. Love them. Actually thinking of selling a new Geissele MK3 10" to get another URX II for a 14.5" build I'm working on. KAC GOODNESS View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 Your search ends here. I even know a guy that might go out on a limb and send you the Barrel nut wrench to borrow if you return it. FWIW, I have a URX III 8" on my wife's 8.5" Noveske Navy barrel and the URX II 10.75 on my 11.5. Love them. Actually thinking of selling a new Geissele MK3 10" to get another URX II for a 14.5" build I'm working on. KAC GOODNESS This. I have SR15's and recently use the 3.1 on an 11.5" build. My favorite handguard. |
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Everyone has the KMR-A cause it's a great rail. That should be more motivation to get one, not less. They need one in mlok True. I would prefer one in MLOK, instead of keymod. I loathe keymod, but alas it really is a great rail - keymod aside. (And I wanted a factoryish BCM SBR) |
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I really love the SLR Ion Lite M-lok. Thin, very light and they come in every conceivable size. I was initially hesitant about the mounting system, but after mounting my first one I can't imagine anyone ever dislodging one from the barrel nut. I now I have them on both my ARs. This is a 9.7" on a 10.3" barrel: <a href="http://s720.photobucket.com/user/weconway/media/Guns/AP_sbr_sm_2_zpsc3qczzbo.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww205/weconway/Guns/AP_sbr_sm_2_zpsc3qczzbo.jpg</a> View Quote Love those colors I also love my 12.x" SLR mlok |
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I'm having trouble finding a handguard I like in my budget and I'm looking for input. I will be using an 11.5" Noveske barrel and I would like the rail to be between 10"-10.75, closer to he high end if I can. I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 but it's my understanding that the barrel nut makes that a less than stellar choice. There is also the SLR solo but it is very open and I'm not sure I want that if I use a stainless barrel. I would probably consider a DD rail, but $400 is out of my budget on this one. What do you guys suggest? View Quote Kmr or kmr-a. |
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I'm having trouble finding a handguard I like in my budget and I'm looking for input. I will be using an 11.5" Noveske barrel and I would like the rail to be between 10"-10.75, closer to he high end if I can. I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 but it's my understanding that the barrel nut makes that a less than stellar choice. There is also the SLR solo but it is very open and I'm not sure I want that if I use a stainless barrel. I would probably consider a DD rail, but $400 is out of my budget on this one. What do you guys suggest? View Quote Also keep in mind that with the URX the barrel but configuration makes the rail very simple to install. Probably the easiest of any rail I've ever done. The gas tube can be inserted before the rail is exited and barrel but tightened. It's stupid easy and is one but holding the rail on. No Allen screws or huge barrel nut assembly. It's clean and simple. |
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Also keep in mind that with the URX the barrel but configuration makes the rail very simple to install. Probably the easiest of any rail I've ever done. The gas tube can be inserted before the rail is exited and barrel but tightened. It's stupid easy and is one but holding the rail on. No Allen screws or huge barrel nut assembly. It's clean and simple. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm having trouble finding a handguard I like in my budget and I'm looking for input. I will be using an 11.5" Noveske barrel and I would like the rail to be between 10"-10.75, closer to he high end if I can. I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 but it's my understanding that the barrel nut makes that a less than stellar choice. There is also the SLR solo but it is very open and I'm not sure I want that if I use a stainless barrel. I would probably consider a DD rail, but $400 is out of my budget on this one. What do you guys suggest? Also keep in mind that with the URX the barrel but configuration makes the rail very simple to install. Probably the easiest of any rail I've ever done. The gas tube can be inserted before the rail is exited and barrel but tightened. It's stupid easy and is one but holding the rail on. No Allen screws or huge barrel nut assembly. It's clean and simple. The only thing that gives me pause on the URX is the integral front sight. I won't be able to buy an optic for awhile and it doesn't look like it would make a very good primary sight. |
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The only thing that gives me pause on the URX is the integral front sight. I won't be able to buy an optic for awhile and it doesn't look like it would make a very good primary sight. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm having trouble finding a handguard I like in my budget and I'm looking for input. I will be using an 11.5" Noveske barrel and I would like the rail to be between 10"-10.75, closer to he high end if I can. I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 but it's my understanding that the barrel nut makes that a less than stellar choice. There is also the SLR solo but it is very open and I'm not sure I want that if I use a stainless barrel. I would probably consider a DD rail, but $400 is out of my budget on this one. What do you guys suggest? Also keep in mind that with the URX the barrel but configuration makes the rail very simple to install. Probably the easiest of any rail I've ever done. The gas tube can be inserted before the rail is exited and barrel but tightened. It's stupid easy and is one but holding the rail on. No Allen screws or huge barrel nut assembly. It's clean and simple. The only thing that gives me pause on the URX is the integral front sight. I won't be able to buy an optic for awhile and it doesn't look like it would make a very good primary sight. It works fine, but if you're concerned buy a cheap Magpul front sight to hold you over (although the KAC front sight is probably better anyways). |
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It works fine, but if you're concerned buy a cheap Magpul front sight to hold you over (although the KAC front sight is probably better anyways). View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm having trouble finding a handguard I like in my budget and I'm looking for input. I will be using an 11.5" Noveske barrel and I would like the rail to be between 10"-10.75, closer to he high end if I can. I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 but it's my understanding that the barrel nut makes that a less than stellar choice. There is also the SLR solo but it is very open and I'm not sure I want that if I use a stainless barrel. I would probably consider a DD rail, but $400 is out of my budget on this one. What do you guys suggest? Also keep in mind that with the URX the barrel but configuration makes the rail very simple to install. Probably the easiest of any rail I've ever done. The gas tube can be inserted before the rail is exited and barrel but tightened. It's stupid easy and is one but holding the rail on. No Allen screws or huge barrel nut assembly. It's clean and simple. The only thing that gives me pause on the URX is the integral front sight. I won't be able to buy an optic for awhile and it doesn't look like it would make a very good primary sight. It works fine, but if you're concerned buy a cheap Magpul front sight to hold you over (although the KAC front sight is probably better anyways). I suppose I could do that. I'll probably just use a DD fixed front sight in that case. |
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I suppose I could do that. I'll probably just use a DD fixed front sight in that case. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm having trouble finding a handguard I like in my budget and I'm looking for input. I will be using an 11.5" Noveske barrel and I would like the rail to be between 10"-10.75, closer to he high end if I can. I was considering a KAC URX II or 3.1 but it's my understanding that the barrel nut makes that a less than stellar choice. There is also the SLR solo but it is very open and I'm not sure I want that if I use a stainless barrel. I would probably consider a DD rail, but $400 is out of my budget on this one. What do you guys suggest? Also keep in mind that with the URX the barrel but configuration makes the rail very simple to install. Probably the easiest of any rail I've ever done. The gas tube can be inserted before the rail is exited and barrel but tightened. It's stupid easy and is one but holding the rail on. No Allen screws or huge barrel nut assembly. It's clean and simple. The only thing that gives me pause on the URX is the integral front sight. I won't be able to buy an optic for awhile and it doesn't look like it would make a very good primary sight. It works fine, but if you're concerned buy a cheap Magpul front sight to hold you over (although the KAC front sight is probably better anyways). I suppose I could do that. I'll probably just use a DD fixed front sight in that case. Try before you judge it. They're consistent and allow for accurate fire. |
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http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p389/cms81586two/IMG_8312_zpsggqkbues.jpg http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p389/cms81586two/IMG_8313_zpsddy1g6fc.jpg http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p389/cms81586two/IMG_8310_zpsexej466l.jpg View Quote That settles it, URX for me. Now the question is URX II or 3.1? |
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I prefer the URX 3 and 3.1 but there's nothing wrong with the URX 2 if you need the rail space.
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That's what I initially decided on, but everyone has an 11.5" with a KMR10. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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BCM KMR Alpha 10 - and it's actually 10.5" That's what I initially decided on, but everyone has an 11.5" with a KMR10. That *should* tell you something. The KMR is virtually the best handguard around. |
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I prefer the URX 3 and 3.1 but there's nothing wrong with the URX 2 if you need the rail space. What's the difference between the 3 and 3.1? The 3 was a transitional rail between the 2 and 3.1. Picture a 3.1 with built in front sight like the 2. It was the best rail they made. |
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The 3 was a transitional rail between the 2 and 3.1. Picture a 3.1 with built in front sight like the 2. It was the best rail they made. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I prefer the URX 3 and 3.1 but there's nothing wrong with the URX 2 if you need the rail space. What's the difference between the 3 and 3.1? The 3 was a transitional rail between the 2 and 3.1. Picture a 3.1 with built in front sight like the 2. It was the best rail they made. So the 3.1 doesn't have the built in sight then? |
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That *should* tell you something. The KMR is virtually the best handguard around. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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BCM KMR Alpha 10 - and it's actually 10.5" That's what I initially decided on, but everyone has an 11.5" with a KMR10. That *should* tell you something. The KMR is virtually the best handguard around. And the alpha is very reasonably priced, and not a hassle to install. |
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I friend of mine has a KMRA13 and I like it, but there are just too many out there in that configuration for me to choose it.
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SLR Ion ultra lite in 10.7 <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg</a> View Quote I'm building up a 12" sbr, I have a bcm 11.5 upper w/kmr and another 16" w/ kmr. I love the kmr, BUT I'm seriously considering this rail but they don't make it in key or at the length I want. Also debating having the rail cerakoted stealth grey. ETA: emailed SLR, they may be pushing out a keymod 11" ion ultra in a few weeks for me. |
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SLR Ion ultra lite in 10.7 <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg</a> View Quote After a lot of thought and searching around, I think i'll so with one of these. I'm thinking maybe the lite rather than the ultra lite. |
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Have you looked at the 10.5 Midwest industry G3 ssm m-lok 11.5 with a 10.5 rail <a href="http://s172.photobucket.com/user/PhilDNice/media/20161001_165448_zpssajc2tzc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/PhilDNice/20161001_165448_zpssajc2tzc.jpg</a> [url=http://s172.photobucket.com/user/PhilDNice/media/20161001_164957_zpsublaiprr.jpg.html]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/PhilDNice/20161001_164957_zpsublaiprr.jpg[/url View Quote I like the length, but it isn't quite the look that I'm going for. |
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I'm in the same boat, looking for a handgaurd for my 11.5" 6.8 spc. I like the Geissele but it's a bit too short for my liking at 9.5" unless I cut the barrel to 10.5". I'm torn between a Knights 3.1 or 4 and the SLR m lok rails. I'm almost tempted to get another Larue quad rail, they are heavier than the m lok rails out there but built like a brick shit house.
I have 3 other Larue rails and I don't have any complaints with them besides weight. That really isn't a factor with my sbr's as they are light enough for me already. I know everyone is moving in the direction of m lok so I want to give it a shot at the least, picking one that looks good with a good mounting system is my issue. Eta: Is there anything that keeps the Knight's rails from getting twisted out of square from the reciever besides the barrel nut? Haven't seen anything that says there is, hope someone sees this that has one. |
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SLR Ion ultra lite in 10.7 <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg</a> View Quote I like that. |
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SLR Ion ultra lite in 10.7 <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg</a> View Quote What upper receiver is that? The lines match up really well with the rail, which I'm going to be getting soon. |
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I'm in the same boat, looking for a handgaurd for my 11.5" 6.8 spc. I like the Geissele but it's a bit too short for my liking at 9.5" unless I cut the barrel to 10.5". I'm torn between a Knights 3.1 or 4 and the SLR m lok rails. I'm almost tempted to get another Larue quad rail, they are heavier than the m lok rails out there but built like a brick shit house. I have 3 other Larue rails and I don't have any complaints with them besides weight. That really isn't a factor with my sbr's as they are light enough for me already. I know everyone is moving in the direction of m lok so I want to give it a shot at the least, picking one that looks good with a good mounting system is my issue. Eta: Is there anything that keeps the Knight's rails from getting twisted out of square from the reciever besides the barrel nut? Haven't seen anything that says there is, hope someone sees this that has one. View Quote If installed properly, the URX rail has less chance of rotating than about any rail on the market. Most of the large barrel but/punch rail offerings from other companies rely on Allen screws to secure them from axial rotation. I've seen this system come loose on more than a few rifles. Of that half dozen uppers I've assembled on URX rails I've never had one come loose for any reason, including abusive full auto fire on post sample MG's we used for destructive suppressor testing. I can't say the same for other rails, where Allen screws would loosen after multiple heat cycles if not checked and retorqued periodically. |
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SLR Ion ultra lite in 10.7 <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0793_zpsjj3kb19m.jpg</a> <a href="http://s234.photobucket.com/user/IBSlingin/media/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/IBSlingin/556%20SBR/IMG_0800_zpstvjim3qt.jpg</a> What upper receiver is that? The lines match up really well with the rail, which I'm going to be getting soon. The upper and lower are from CMT Tactical. |
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Quoted: If installed properly, the URX rail has less chance of rotating than about any rail on the market. Most of the large barrel but/punch rail offerings from other companies rely on Allen screws to secure them from axial rotation. I've seen this system come loose on more than a few rifles. Of that half dozen uppers I've assembled on URX rails I've never had one come loose for any reason, including abusive full auto fire on post sample MG's we used for destructive suppressor testing. I can't say the same for other rails, where Allen screws would loosen after multiple heat cycles if not checked and retorqued periodically. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I'm in the same boat, looking for a handgaurd for my 11.5" 6.8 spc. I like the Geissele but it's a bit too short for my liking at 9.5" unless I cut the barrel to 10.5". I'm torn between a Knights 3.1 or 4 and the SLR m lok rails. I'm almost tempted to get another Larue quad rail, they are heavier than the m lok rails out there but built like a brick shit house. I have 3 other Larue rails and I don't have any complaints with them besides weight. That really isn't a factor with my sbr's as they are light enough for me already. I know everyone is moving in the direction of m lok so I want to give it a shot at the least, picking one that looks good with a good mounting system is my issue. Eta: Is there anything that keeps the Knight's rails from getting twisted out of square from the reciever besides the barrel nut? Haven't seen anything that says there is, hope someone sees this that has one. If installed properly, the URX rail has less chance of rotating than about any rail on the market. Most of the large barrel but/punch rail offerings from other companies rely on Allen screws to secure them from axial rotation. I've seen this system come loose on more than a few rifles. Of that half dozen uppers I've assembled on URX rails I've never had one come loose for any reason, including abusive full auto fire on post sample MG's we used for destructive suppressor testing. I can't say the same for other rails, where Allen screws would loosen after multiple heat cycles if not checked and retorqued periodically. if you go urx and think you might want to take it apart in the future look into the d. wilson tool steel barrel nuts also if you like the monolithic upper look you can time the urx to the upper receiver so there is no gap between the rail and receiver. the slr rails are nice also. they're light and have a good feel to them. i did have one of the cross bolts break on me on the rail i had. |
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