[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Quad Rail Length Question

Posted: 10/5/2013 5:40:55 AM EDT

I'm looking at buying a new quad rail for my AR. I want to get a low profile gas block and a rail long enough to cover the gas block. My question is on the length of the quad rail that I see on manufacture's websites. My current quad rail is 6.5" long. If I measure from the barrel nut to the end of the front site I get a length of 9". So am I correct, that I need a mid length quad rail that is 9" long? I've attached a picture for clarity. I'm looking at the DD AR15 LITE Rail 9".

http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p710/mwhender/AR15_zpsd2360705.jpg

Posted: 10/5/2013 6:11:31 AM EDT

[#1]

9" will be good but a lot of people do 12" for longer sight radius and more rail for a extended thumb over bore grip.

Posted: 10/5/2013 7:05:25 AM EDT

[#2]

I agree with the above, and you sir get 10 arfcom points for knowing how to post pics and hotlink in your first post.

Welcome!

Posted: 10/5/2013 7:43:37 AM EDT

[#3]

there is a 10" rail also. I have 9, 10 and 12. I prefer the DD Lite 10" to any of the rails I own. But can't argue a convincing case for 10" being the best.

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