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12/26/2014 9:23:49 PM EDT
I have a 16" rifle, and will be ordering a Troy Industries Alpha rail. My problem arises in the length. Should I go with a 13" or 15" and why? Pros and Cons please. I have had internal conflict either this for the last 6 months. Help.

Thanks.
12/26/2014 9:29:27 PM EDT
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I have a 16" rifle, and will be ordering a Troy Industries Alpha rail. My problem arises in the length. Should I go with a 13" or 15" and why? Pros and Cons please. I have had internal conflict either this for the last 6 months. Help.

Thanks.
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i like 13. General consensus is going to say 15 though.
i like 13 because if i like to grab the rail further out, so if i grab too far i grab barrel, i go oops, then fix my grip.
if i grab 15 too far out i grab the flash hider/ muzzle break and blow my hand off.
REMEMBER EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES!! just my 2 cents
12/26/2014 10:17:29 PM EDT
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i like 13. General consensus is going to say 15 though.
i like 13 because if i like to grab the rail further out, so if i grab too far i grab barrel, i go oops, then fix my grip.
if i grab 15 too far out i grab the flash hider/ muzzle break and blow my hand off.
REMEMBER EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES!! just my 2 cents
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I have a 16" rifle, and will be ordering a Troy Industries Alpha rail. My problem arises in the length. Should I go with a 13" or 15" and why? Pros and Cons please. I have had internal conflict either this for the last 6 months. Help.

Thanks.


i like 13. General consensus is going to say 15 though.
i like 13 because if i like to grab the rail further out, so if i grab too far i grab barrel, i go oops, then fix my grip.
if i grab 15 too far out i grab the flash hider/ muzzle break and blow my hand off.
REMEMBER EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES!! just my 2 cents

Or you could just get a hand stop.
12/27/2014 12:43:39 AM EDT
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I prefer 13" because I don't need any longer. I don't grip or mount things any further with a 15" than I do with a 13". The only exception being that the front back up sight will be going on the end regardless of the length.
12/27/2014 6:22:09 PM EDT
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Thanks for the input. I'm really leaning towards the 13in now. Less weight and I think it's all I need. I'm not that tall (5'10") so it should be more than enough. And I have a dealer account through Delton, and they have the 13in in stock... I'm not very patient. Lol.
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