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Posted: 8/26/2012 4:15:09 PM EDT
| So the V5 with standard 4 rail or V7 with MFR? Home defense, SHTF use. I've heard the tube rails can get toasty. Looking for folks that have one or both. I do know that the V7 is lighter package. Going with a gov. profile for future can use. V3 is on my radar as well for the obvious reason of the front not going bye bye. Thanks in advance and please keep it civil. |
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For me, I prefer a fully railed handguard with panels because I may not always have gloves to shot with and I like being able more accessories around without having to add remove rails. The DD Omega X rails, as on the V5 (I've got one full V5 rifle and 1 upper), are very light (12" is around 15 oz.) and very slim (1.90" wide). |
Sounds logical to me with both replies. Thanks. Thats what I was thinking about the V5 being able to add rail panels to help with the heat. I shot a Troy tube rail and she seemed to heat up pretty quick, but I have no basis for comparison as I've never fired a 4 rail.... yes I'm a noob  Would the V3 be "handier" being a shorter rail i.e. swinging from target to target? I noticed the V3 comes with a fixed rear and front vert grip as well so its more "ready to go" out of the box.
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Quoted: Eh, I have a rifles with the 12" Omega X, the 9" Omega and 7" Omega. Compared to the 12", the 7" feels "handier" but that's because the difference in weight is significant. The 7" rails weight half as much as the 12". The 9" does feel much different than either. If you really want the best control (of your barrel) "swinging from target to target", get the 12" rail and get your hand out as far as it can go. Sounds logical to me with both replies. Thanks. Thats what I was thinking about the V5 being able to add rail panels to help with the heat. I shot a Troy tube rail and she seemed to heat up pretty quick, but I have no basis for comparison as I've never fired a 4 rail.... yes I'm a noob Would the V3 be "handier" being a shorter rail i.e. swinging from target to target? I noticed the V3 comes with a fixed rear and front vert grip as well so its more "ready to go" out of the box.When in doubt, always get more rail or a lot less. The in-between is not enough weight saving or rail space saving to make a difference. A longer rail makes it easier to put accessories where ever you want. My V5 came with a VFG but I guess they stopped doing that. You can get a set of good backup sights (the Magpul MBUS) for around $100-$110 so don't let the inclusion of fixed sights sway your opinion too much. |
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I went with the V7 for my first AR knowing I wanted to shoot mostly 100-200 yards. I have many pistols and shotguns for close in work. If I had had any thoughts of close range or wanting to hang lights and such I would have definitely gone for the V5. You'll love DD.
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Can't go wrong with either. Here is my thread on my DDM4V5.
My DDM4V5 I had to make the same choice as you and went with what was in stock lol. Even then, Im in Texas and ordered from a gun store in Georgia just to get mine. They are great rifles and either way you choose, you are making the right choice. 
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Can't go wrong with either. Here is my thread on my DDM4V5. My DDM4V5 I had to make the same choice as you and went with what was in stock lol. Even then, Im in Texas and ordered from a gun store in Georgia just to get mine. They are great rifles and either way you choose, you are making the right choice.
Uh yeah... that's awesome. Very well done, sir. That's pretty much exactly how I was thinking about setting it up whenever I get one. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Thanks for the link 
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