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Posted: 11/28/2007 4:42:33 PM EDT
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Does DSA's Rail Interface Handguard provide an adequately stable platform for mounting a scout scope or red-dot sight? Their web site says it's suitable for installing a scope, but I seem to recall reading somewhere that there are issues with scopes and red dot sights maintaining zero when mounted on DSA's rail handguard. Also, DSA is the only source for FAL rail handguards, right? Thanks in advance. B_D |
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well....my rails have a little slop in 'em. They wiggle about 1/64"....which aint' much, but it's enough to discount them for mounting optics--IMO. They're suitable for bipod, VFG and a flashlight--that's about it--again, IMO. as far as I know, DSA is the only manufacturer of rails for the FAL. |
DSA's 2-piece retainer ring is great should you decide you want the original stock back on. Simple to install and align. |
My short system rails mount very solid, and are a lot more stable of a mounting platform than the, removable, railed top cover. |
I went and checked my rails after reading all the positive responses...I have an aftermarket hand guard mount bolt on mine, and it's not threaded enough. I put 2 washers on it to take up some space, and it's as tight as my free floated rails on the AR now. I retract my previous statement about the rails not being stable--out of spec mounting hardware  However--I'm still not a big believer of using optics on a non-floated rail system. Probably good enough for an Aimpoint/Eotech to hit Minute of Man at 300. |
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Mine are rock solid also. The railed receiver cover also is very solid on mine. I took it off to clean and it went back on solid with no problems. It has (10) screws with (5) groove brackets for attachment. I am impressed with the craftmanship from DSArms, so far. |
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