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Posted: 7/2/2011 1:41:08 PM EDT
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I would like a handguard of the style type that is totally smooth with only one integral rail with that rail being the top rail for flip sights. I would then like it to have the capability to mount rails where needed on the handguard as needed.
This is the style type I am thinking of troy TRX I have heard that that particular system (the troy system) is fragile (the mounting system) So of these type of handguards which is the toughest and most durable? I would imagine the weak link is the mounting system |
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the new DD modular rail looks promising |
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Quoted: the new DD modular rail looks promising Bought one from midwayusa, havent been able to take it out yet since my build is not yet complete but I'm impressed. |
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im going to say that the VLTOR CASV system might be the strongest. or the ARMS SIR system.
I have the CASV and i love it. why do you need it to be "the strongest"? I have the VTAC Extreme as well, and while if i had to use my rifle as a club i would use the CASV first.... i really dont have any concerns about the durability of the mounting system on the VTAC Extreme either... installed properly and locktited it isnt going anywhere. |
| I've used both TRX and MRF Troy products as well as screw-on type ff tubes. The TRX and MRF both go on without a hitch and are alot easier to align and tighten properly. I did have to shim one TRX rail to get the front sight to align properly; however, it was installed on a "blemished" upper reciever that a friend of mine picked up cheap. Did not know if it was the rail or the reciever. Used pieces of a peel washer between the rail and the reciever to get to align properly. So far no issues. The TRX rails are extremely lightweight. Uses a proprietary barrel nut. |
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the new DD modular rail looks promising Bought one from midwayusa, havent been able to take it out yet since my build is not yet complete but I'm impressed. Please post pics of how it locks on to the upper as well as your impressions. |
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PRI with ARMS rail, has turned out to be very strong from military reports. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=29239 Edwin, you have lots of ARMS components on that rig; aren't you worried about the pic spontaniously combusting by simply being posted on arfcom? 
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I own a MI SS15" and I can tell you that I am not worried about the strength because I know that Midwest Ind has out effin standing customer support. I am sold on MI.
Because I run em', and they ain't paying me for it.... I had a musket, running KAC drop in two peice rails and I have had other FF rails, in the end for me its all about who will replace them when I break them. |
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PRI with ARMS rail, has turned out to be very strong from military reports. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=29239 Edwin, you have lots of ARMS components on that rig; aren't you worried about the pic spontaniously combusting by simply being posted on arfcom?
It's actually the LaRue mount on the PVS-22 that gives concern, it's presence on an otherwise ARMS equipped rifle could be hazardous to the target's health! |
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Quoted: Sorry for the delay but I finally got around to somewhat complete my upper, here's some cell phone pics.Quoted: Quoted: the new DD modular rail looks promising Bought one from midwayusa, havent been able to take it out yet since my build is not yet complete but I'm impressed. Please post pics of how it locks on to the upper as well as your impressions.   My impressions are positive on the rail. It's VERY sturdy it uses 4 set screws to attach the rail to the barrel nut, I'm not afraid of the rail coming loose or spinning under hard use. Install was extremely easy just need to torque the barrel nut 50ft lbs and that's it, no need to align anything for the gas tube. I have medium sized hands even though the rifle is not yet complete the rail feels perfect when grabbing on to it, not to large and not too small. Of course I have not yet shot the rifle with the rail on it yet, maybe late July or August I'll have the complete rifle done so I'll be able to have a more in-depth opinion of it. |
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Oh, I am so in on this one. I have a current build I am working on and this handguard would be perfect for it. |
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