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Posted: 8/24/2005 2:02:19 PM EDT
I love seeing these things first.
 Samson has developed a new offset rail for the MRFS. This offset was at the specific request of a US Army MP Battalion that is now using the Samson MRFS on their M4s. The offset allows you to mount a light in the 4 o'clock position to easily manipulate a thumb switch on a light when you use a vertical grip. (or the 7 o'clock position for you southpaws)    The mount attaches from the inside. There are "feet" on the rail that line up with the cooling fins to secure the proper orientation. The mount can not twist or come loose.   These will be available for existing MRFS systems in the field or they can be ordered with any new MRFS. Cost should be $35 Congratulations to Samson Mfg.! With MRFS Cs with the new offsets going to the MPs and Quick Flips going to SOCOM, you are really starting to get the recognition you deserve for some kick freaking ass products.  TalonArms.com |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 3:22:01 PM EDT
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That's awesome! I think I'll get one.
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Posted: 8/24/2005 4:03:12 PM EDT
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Seriously? 
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Posted: 8/24/2005 4:19:25 PM EDT
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The bid request for 300+ MRFS Cs specified the offset. They were delivered last week. From what I understand, a lot of military units are going away from tape switches on white lights and the offset makes it much easier to hit the push on/off tail caps. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 4:32:52 PM EDT
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Great info! Thanks for the 411.
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Posted: 8/24/2005 4:55:22 PM EDT
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I like this semi built-in design.
Better than any add-on light mounts. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 4:59:21 PM EDT
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I'm not surprised at their wanting offset mounts without tape switches, I was just unaware Samson were going after military contract... or winning them!
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Posted: 8/24/2005 5:06:58 PM EDT
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Well, Samson have been partnering with ARMS for a long time already. They know all the trade secret. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 6:14:33 PM EDT
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Tape switches are also a liability. There is always the chance of your light going on when you really dont want it to. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 6:50:19 PM EDT
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Less multiple contact points to activate the light source, less chance to screw up. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 9:00:53 PM EDT
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I still like a tape switch for IR lights and a thumb switch for white light. Keeps things simple. In the heat of the moment, an AD with IR is not as critical if your guys are the only ones with NV.  |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:44:22 AM EDT
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Tiss true. |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 11:02:55 AM EDT
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Does Sampson make a rifle length version?
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Posted: 8/25/2005 11:19:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2005 12:12:46 PM EDT
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Will it fit a TROY MRF?
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Posted: 8/25/2005 12:21:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2005 3:54:54 PM EDT
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 Hahaha, good question!
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Posted: 8/25/2005 4:31:53 PM EDT
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Tag
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Posted: 8/25/2005 5:43:07 PM EDT
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There is actually no requirement from Big Green or ANY SOCOM units looking for these type of units. I would not mind getting one to play with, and see how much weight (I am guessing about 27-32 lbs) it can hold before it breaks the weakest part of the rail. And Tape switch's are not on there was out of anywhere, as a matter fact I had just seen a procurement order for I believe close to 53K units to include tape switch panels and or forward pistol grips. But to each their own, If that’s how you like to run your KIT, good on ya ! |
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Posted: 8/25/2005 8:51:52 PM EDT
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Is there any thread on this forum which references the military where you dont 1.) call the Army "Big Green" 2.) or post correcting what people have said about the military like you know better then everyone? Besides that, will this off set rail work on any rail or just the Samson? |
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Posted: 8/26/2005 12:07:00 PM EDT
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Samson does make an MRFS R 12" rail system anbd we have them in stock.
The offset will fit any MRFS rail systems and they can be mounted on either side. I suppose it will fit an MRF, at least the early versions built by Samson. I don't know if Troy's supplier changed the design of the cooling fins or not. If they are the same, it will work. This version will not fit other versions of rails that I know of. Tactical_Operator, The US Army did not spec it for all Soldiers. It was requested specificly by the MP BN that made the purchase. I photo shopped the unit number off the rail at the request of Samson MFG. I am sure if you have a good ear to the ground, you will know who is deploying, so you will know who got them. I am not going to make a habit out of calling out unit number for our guys going overseas.  SOCOM did not order the offset as they are not currently using the MRFS. They ordered the Quick Flip (left and right versions). They are also adding additional Aimpoint 3Xs to inventory. |
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Posted: 8/27/2005 1:55:47 AM EDT
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Tag, gonna need one of these
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Posted: 8/27/2005 2:38:48 AM EDT
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tag.
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