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Posted: 3/3/2011 3:06:41 PM EDT
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hey all, names mike i just recently purchased my Ar-15 a few weeks ago, it's by american tactical not to sure about the whole upgrading things to it since it has a weird gas block example is it has the a2 rear stock, no sights( like the sights on the front ) well no sights period for that matter.
i just purchased a quad rail system but it was the wrong size? wouldnt set in properly so it needs to go back. so i kinda need help with which type to buy, but i did buy a nice red/green dot sight for it mounted it all up, just dont know how to post pictures on here yett, maybe someone could help me with that one too haha. any help would be greatly appreciated..... kinda dont like feeling like a dee dee dee 
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| I'm pretty new too...pics would help with a question like this check out the tech support forum in the general section....here's a shortcut |
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I'm pretty new too...pics would help with a question like this check out the tech support forum in the general section....here's a shortcut this. and explaining your question a tiny bit more clearly. I really have almost no idea what you are asking. |
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Are you wondering what type of rail set up would fit your gun? Need to know gas-system length (carbine, mid, rifle) so it will fit behind your FSB. Is it a monolithic set up where the rails match the top of the upper, if it's a flat top? Then you'd probably have to remove your delta nut to install. If it's a drop-in rail system, the delta nut stays on. Basically, more info please ... and, yes, pics would def help in getting an answer to your "question."
Either way, though, welcome to the boards and enjoy your new gun. Peruse the FAQs, too, to learn lots of useful info. |
| I have never seen a 17 inch but more than likely its a 16 inch and your adding the flash suppressor... I like the Surerfire quad rail myself but I know centerfire and PK had some on sale.... It would be nice to see your gun and then we can answer your questions with more ease..... |
A carbine length rail is what you need. A great choice would be DD Omega rail LINK It will look like this
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Google "Carbine Length Rail"....you don't have to spend that much.....some think unless you spend as much as possible your rifle won't shoot straight Like he said. My favorite is the DD Lite Rail on my Noveske Diplomat 7.5" (bottom), but I've also been happy in the past with a UTG Rail (top) for ~$60. 
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Google "Carbine Length Rail"....you don't have to spend that much.....some think unless you spend as much as possible your rifle won't shoot straight Like he said. My favorite is the DD Lite Rail on my Noveske Diplomat 7.5" (bottom), but I've also been happy in the past with a UTG Rail (top) for ~$60. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=27318 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=15928 yeah but does that work for the adams gas system? b.c i bought one similar and it didnt fit. |
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A very good thing to do is make sure you have all the info on what you have with your rifle. You can call the HIGH end places that sell these parts, and the support people can help you make sure things will fit. Sometimes, especially with a build from all different companies (lower different than the upper, etc), it pays to spend that time on the 1-800 line and hear someone tell you things fit. Then GOGGLE the crap out of that brand and type. Buy it on teh cheap, and put 'er together.
This site is superb too, but there are also MANY opinions that will start to surface about different parts. Some are truly warranted, but some are just opinions - take 'em or leave 'em as with most forums. Your rifle looks great, and I wish you all the luck with your purchases and modifications! RobF |
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A very good thing to do is make sure you have all the info on what you have with your rifle. You can call the HIGH end places that sell these parts, and the support people can help you make sure things will fit. Sometimes, especially with a build from all different companies (lower different than the upper, etc), it pays to spend that time on the 1-800 line and hear someone tell you things fit. Then GOGGLE the crap out of that brand and type. Buy it on teh cheap, and put 'er together. This site is superb too, but there are also MANY opinions that will start to surface about different parts. Some are truly warranted, but some are just opinions - take 'em or leave 'em as with most forums. Your rifle looks great, and I wish you all the luck with your purchases and modifications! RobF I just can't bring myself to call a company and cost them money by asking their people questions when I have no intention of buying anything from them. Maybe I misunderstood you though? -Chris |
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