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10/22/2007 4:05:45 PM EDT
Hey quick question, I am doing some serious looking at the Omega Forearm system, but in some pictures it looks like there is good size gap between the front of the forearm and the back of the handguard ring, I realize that there needs to be a small gap there to keep it free floating, I just don't want a big gap there so crap can get into the gap. Can someone either show some pictures or take some measurements to show how big the gap is? looking at other reviews/threads it looks like it can vary quite a bit and get pretty big (.25-.5") maybe its just the angle of the picture though.
Thanks
10/22/2007 5:20:50 PM EDT
[#1]
Using calipers:  0.092 inches on my rifle
10/22/2007 7:31:20 PM EDT
[#2]
Omega shown on the Noveske N4 basic carbine.  Some of the close up pictures I've taken show angles that may make the spacing look larger than it is in real life.


10/22/2007 8:58:26 PM EDT
[#3]
Jesus stickman... I know its been said like hundreds of times, but I never tire of looking at your photographs...
10/23/2007 4:50:58 AM EDT
[#4]
Nice pic Stickman!

I just gotta say it again, the Omega rail is awesome and I can't wait for the mid-length version! It's going to be my excuse to build a new upper!
10/23/2007 5:08:34 AM EDT
[#5]
anybody know if they are going to make this in a 12.0 for rifles?

thanks,
advntrjnyk
10/23/2007 5:59:44 AM EDT
[#6]
yes, rifle 12.0 and then midlength 9.0 are next to be released.
10/23/2007 2:03:29 PM EDT
[#7]
Stickman, I think I saw a bunch of your pictures that made it look like it had more of a gap. If its as small as you guys say, it must all be in my mind. I keep making up excuses to not buy it, since I seem to have run out...
Thanks
10/23/2007 2:20:46 PM EDT
[#8]
thanks for the info!  any time frames on the 12.0?  I haven't been able to find anyting.

advntrjnky


Quoted:
yes, rifle 12.0 and then midlength 9.0 are next to be released.
10/23/2007 2:53:15 PM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
Omega shown on the Noveske N4 basic carbine.  Some of the close up pictures I've taken show angles that may make the spacing look larger than it is in real life.


stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Daniel%20Defense%2C%20Inc./IMG_6742%201028%20Stick.jpg


Ok; except for the railed hump (Ecotech mounting), how does it compare to the KAC RAS2.
10/23/2007 3:46:49 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
thanks for the info!  any time frames on the 12.0?  I haven't been able to find anyting.

advntrjnky


Quoted:
yes, rifle 12.0 and then midlength 9.0 are next to be released.


The 12.0 will be next followed by the 9.0 but no time frames have been released yet.  The 7.0 demand is pretty high right now and I'm sure they will have to catch up with that first then build the 12.0.  
10/23/2007 5:18:35 PM EDT
[#11]
thanks!

advntrjky
10/24/2007 11:30:14 AM EDT
[#12]
Short of pulling out my dremel is there any way to remove the handguard ring on the FSB easily? I just don't think it looks right... not that it matters much functionally.
10/24/2007 1:59:11 PM EDT
[#13]
that may not even work.  i have seen some hg caps that are flared out the front and seat in groove in the FSB IIRC this was mostly on .625 FSB barrels and am not sure if they ever did it  on .750.  the easiest/only way to get the front cap of is to punch out the FSB pins and slid it off the front.  also, remember there is a step in the barrel that it seats against on the back side so there is really no way to cut all the way through without sliding the FSB forward......or causing major damage.

advntrjnky


Quoted:
Short of pulling out my dremel is there any way to remove the handguard ring on the FSB easily? I just don't think it looks right... not that it matters much functionally.
10/24/2007 4:16:19 PM EDT
[#14]

Quoted:
Omega shown on the Noveske N4 basic carbine.  Some of the close up pictures I've taken show angles that may make the spacing look larger than it is in real life.


stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Daniel%20Defense%2C%20Inc./IMG_6742%201028%20Stick.jpg


OK, one more time Stickman. It looks like it is attached in similar fashion as the old & current Armalite Alostry rail system (spl). I still run one on one of my AR10s carbines, they are good for VFG but not much else. What is the attachment difference?
10/24/2007 6:03:17 PM EDT
[#15]
pcurtis,

Take a look at the installation guide that I wrote up.  It should help clarify things.  



www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65
11/2/2007 12:42:24 PM EDT
[#16]
height=8
Quoted:
Short of pulling out my dremel is there any way to remove the handguard ring on the FSB easily? I just don't think it looks right... not that it matters much functionally.


I agree, this is about the only thing that is holding me back on one of these bad boys right now.  I am wondering what it looks like with the hand guard ring cap removed.
11/3/2007 9:48:15 AM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:
I think he is saying he doesn't like the look of the rail with the handguard ring installed.  

I am on the bus though.  I am asking for a set for XMAS from my CFO.  




Ok, in that case, the MI or Troy may be a better choice as they both involve chopping the D-ring.  
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