Quoted: I posted in that other thread-it's a freaking rail cover, not an optic or sling mount, what difference does it make whether it's made by some chinese airsoft factory?
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I think it makes a huge difference.
The thing is this, it is basically saying it's OK to put parts specifically manufactured for an airsoft airgun on an AR. This opens the door for airsoft rails, mounts and other substandard items that basically look the same but are of far less quality. It's bad enough many of the parts
look identical you can't tell them apart unless have a brand name on them, or fail under serious use.
It is highly unlikely those rail covers are the same quality as magpul rail covers, for instance.
The worst that will happen is they will fall off, but that's not the point.
The problem with this is a lot of first time AR owners look to the AR discussions for guidance with their new purchases. When purpose made airsoft items are recommended alongside Magpul and other serious equipment, credibility goes down the tubes. Is that what we want?
Aimless, If you really believe that any one piece of airsoft equipment is made to the same standard as quality AR15 components, even if it is just rail covers, and as site staff you do not see a problem with threads about airsoft equipment in the AR tech discussions forum, then I really am at odds with the consensus here.