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Posted: 6/20/2016 12:54:15 AM EDT
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So now that RIS II is out of stock for years to maybe never again, and KAC isnt in the FFRAS game, where does one turn if they want low profile, full quad 1913?
I'm not interested in MLOK, Keymod, or any other system (I've tried them) I'm was hoping to stay out of EE, but I absolutely love the profile of the RIS II. What are folks doing nowadays? |
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Daniels Defense
http://www.primaryarms.com/01-002-00256/p/01-134-09186/ |
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LaRue
Daniel Defense RIS profile Centurion I've had them all and prefer the short bottom rail profile of the RIS and LaRue. For rifles not needing rail space - I 99% of the time go with the ALG V2 (favorite rail ) ETA: centurion is the choice if you have a pinned muzzle device and standard barrel nut. |
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Quoted: If you like the profile of the DD RIS II, then the logical choice would be the DD Lite Rail III. Feels like the same exact profile based off the examples I've handled. Same quality construction and style of mounting system as well. https://danieldefense.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/ar15_lr_3_2.jpg This. The Lite III and LaRue rails have the best profiles out there IMO with the "tucked" in bottom rail. |
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I like DD lite rails. They are sturdy and relatively light. They have an advantage in that the barrel nut can be torqued to spec without having to align the gas tube. To me this is huge. I simply set the torqued wrench at 55 foot pounds after tightening twice to 35 foot pounds and loosen. Some other float tubes offer this feature as well. Larue, JP Rifles, KAC and at least a half-dozen other companies all make great tubes. Even economy tubes from Midwest Industries work just fine. I would not buy anything made in China or any other cheap (probably airsoft) knock-off. |
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They have an advantage in that the barrel nut can be torqued to spec without having to align the gas tube. To me this is huge. I simply set the torqued wrench at 55 foot pounds after tightening twice to 35 foot pounds and loosen. Some other float tubes offer this feature as well. Larue, JP Rifles, KAC and at least a half-dozen other companies all make great tubes. Even economy tubes from Midwest Industries work just fine. I would not buy anything made in China or any other cheap (probably airsoft) knock-off. Quoted:
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I like DD lite rails. They are sturdy and relatively light. They have an advantage in that the barrel nut can be torqued to spec without having to align the gas tube. To me this is huge. I simply set the torqued wrench at 55 foot pounds after tightening twice to 35 foot pounds and loosen. Some other float tubes offer this feature as well. Larue, JP Rifles, KAC and at least a half-dozen other companies all make great tubes. Even economy tubes from Midwest Industries work just fine. I would not buy anything made in China or any other cheap (probably airsoft) knock-off. I have a Gen I and Gen II lite rail, and love them both. Installation is easy, everything locks up securely, and it's a quality, lighter rail that you know will last. They aren't cheap, but I got mine when next generations came out, so I didn't spend too much. That being said, I just ordered a LaRue rail because they are on sale, and like their barrels, kind of hard to pass up right now. I don't have any experience with the rail, but I had no reservations buying it. |
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Not low profile but I really like LaRue's quad rails. Strong lock up, anti rotational features, and one piece design makes it really hard to beat. Down sides are its pretty heavy and there's a gap between the rail and the receiver. I think there's a sale on them too over at LaRue's site. Pat trusted it's design so that should be a clue. DD's lite III is a good choice as well. Pretty close to a RIS II.
Although not a quad rail but I think Geissele's MK4 or PWS' new rail is a good choice, it has rails where you need them. 
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as you can see there are lots of choices out there, DD rails are solid, but they're expensive.
lately, to save weight, I've been moving towards any system that enables me to locate rails where I want them, not just have them there just in case. I know that's not what you want, but it works better for me. (I've had 4 dd rail systems in the past, keep 1 now) |
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KAC RAS 2 comes to mind for free-floating a carbine. Heavy and limits your optic options, but they work and they're $150 straight from KAC. . How often do these come back in stock? I emailed KAC and they don't have a timeline...only to keep "checking back periodically." 
Nothing since March. |
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