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Posted: 7/19/2013 7:43:38 PM EDT
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Trov Alpha rail hands down. My Rifle 13" rail on a 14.7"
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Posted: 7/19/2013 7:52:51 PM EDT
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Rainier Arms Evolution Rail is QUITE nice. Uses stock barrel nut so no having to use proprietary crap. It's real light and comes with a QD socket, 2" rail, and 4" rail. They MAY still be in stock on their website.
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:00:11 PM EDT
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And yeah... as far as I know, "Free Float Modular Rail" or any variation thereof describes these forearms well enough.
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:07:41 PM EDT
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Well, DD Modular Float Rail...
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:10:45 PM EDT
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In the "general" sense of the word modular; check out all the Keymod Rails out now.
Vltor, Noveske, KAC, PWS, Odin Works, Seekins Precision, etc... |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:13:50 PM EDT
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Trov Alpha rail hands down. My Rifle 13" rail on a 14.7" http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/8997055629_97a3f0a809_o.jpg Can you add rail sections at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock on the alpha? |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:28:33 PM EDT
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Trov Alpha rail hands down. My Rifle 13" rail on a 14.7" http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/8997055629_97a3f0a809_o.jpg Can you add rail sections at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock on the alpha? Yes. Also look at the VTAC. Also made by troy. Love mine. 
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:31:02 PM EDT
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Trov Alpha rail hands down. My Rifle 13" rail on a 14.7" http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/8997055629_97a3f0a809_o.jpg Can you add rail sections at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock on the alpha? Yes, any where there is oval shape opening is where they go. I like the Troy rails but have been thinking about mi ss gen 2 or noveske bc they are lighter. Might also go w fortis rev, lil of both worlds |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:33:16 PM EDT
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Trov Alpha rail hands down. My Rifle 13" rail on a 14.7" http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/8997055629_97a3f0a809_o.jpg Can you add rail sections at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock on the alpha? Yes. Also look at the VTAC. Also made by troy. Love mine. http://i.imgur.com/8ITO1R3.jpg The VTAC and th alpha look pretty similar. Is there any difference? Can rail sections be added to the VTAC as well? Also, I am seeing two different Alpha rail models. One has circle holes and one has ovals. Is there any difference between the two? I like the one with oval holes better. |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:37:04 PM EDT
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Trov Alpha rail hands down. My Rifle 13" rail on a 14.7" http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/8997055629_97a3f0a809_o.jpg Can you add rail sections at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock on the alpha? Yes. Also look at the VTAC. Also made by troy. Love mine. http://i.imgur.com/8ITO1R3.jpg The VTAC and th alpha look pretty similar. Is there any difference? Can rail sections be added to the VTAC as well? Yes. Circles vs slots. Both come with add on rails. |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:41:29 PM EDT
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Honestly just pick one! you really cant go wrong. I am all for the MI, I have the 15" mounted on my 16" and love it. very simple and solid.
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:41:43 PM EDT
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The VTAC and th alpha look pretty similar. Is there any difference? Can rail sections be added to the VTAC as well? Also, I am seeing two different Alpha rail models. One has circle holes and one has ovals. Is there any difference between the two? I like the one with oval holes better. They're both Troy rails. The TROY Alpha has the round holes. You can fill those with Troy Squid Grips. The TROY/VTAC Alpha has the longer cooling slots. |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:43:31 PM EDT
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Ok figured it out. VTAC= ovals and the regular Alpha=circles.
Can rail sections be added after it is installed? It looks like they don't screw into the exterior of the rail, but have backers that mount on the interior? |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:45:06 PM EDT
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AR-4C mentioned Key-mod rails... check 'em out. Me want for next rifle.
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:46:48 PM EDT
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Apex.
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Posted: 7/19/2013 8:54:13 PM EDT
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Apex. Now that looks interesting! Would love to feel it in hand. |
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Posted: 7/19/2013 9:28:27 PM EDT
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At this point I'm definitely leaning towards the 11" or 13" Troy VTAC.
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Posted: 7/20/2013 8:15:56 AM EDT
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Apex. Now that looks interesting! Would love to feel it in hand. I have the mid/extended on my do-all build. It is the only modular FF I have, all the rest being quads. I have to say this thing is super comfortable, and has really grown on me. It isn't pure sex to look at, but its function is great. They are light as hell, and well made. 
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Posted: 7/20/2013 8:55:19 AM EDT
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They're both Troy rails. The TROY Alpha has the round holes. You can fill those with Troy Squid Grips. The TROY/VTAC Alpha has the longer cooling slots. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The VTAC and th alpha look pretty similar. Is there any difference? Can rail sections be added to the VTAC as well? Also, I am seeing two different Alpha rail models. One has circle holes and one has ovals. Is there any difference between the two? I like the one with oval holes better. They're both Troy rails. The TROY Alpha has the round holes. You can fill those with Troy Squid Grips. The TROY/VTAC Alpha has the longer cooling slots. You can also use the Noveske low profile sling mount which is really a nice set up |
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Posted: 7/20/2013 9:20:20 AM EDT
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Noveske NSR hands down. I've had experience with the Alphas, and while they're good, I really like the polymer panels that can be installed directly to the NSR keeping a low profile. Besides, Keymod is pretty awesome and seems to be what the standard is going to be with all these companies adopting it.
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Posted: 7/20/2013 10:19:09 AM EDT
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I'm a fan of Samson evolution rails.. also had a Troy vtac that I liked
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Posted: 7/20/2013 11:15:49 AM EDT
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i recently switched to a diamondhead vrs-x and i really like it! the attention to detail is above any other ive seen, and its light.
http://www.store-diamondhead-usa.com/V_RS_X_Free_FloatIng_Handguard_System_p/2131.htm http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/revoqprs/DSCF0060_zps4e578de2.jpg |
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Posted: 7/20/2013 11:31:09 AM EDT
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Gah! It's torture visiting this site and these boards. You people and your 30-rounders... envious
RebelAR-15, you won't be making a bad choice with the Alpha rails (no matter which)! |
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Posted: 7/20/2013 11:50:12 PM EDT
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Ok figured it out. VTAC= ovals and the regular Alpha=circles. Can rail sections be added after it is installed? It looks like they don't screw into the exterior of the rail, but have backers that mount on the interior? Yup the rails can be added with the handguard installed, but it's kind of a pain in the ass getting them lined up right. Much easier to do when everything is apart. |
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Posted: 7/21/2013 12:05:23 AM EDT
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Fortis REV
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Posted: 7/21/2013 12:11:09 AM EDT
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Samson EVO.
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Posted: 7/21/2013 12:20:19 AM EDT
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At this point price is your determining factor. Tons of good recommendations thus far.
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Posted: 7/21/2013 12:23:41 AM EDT
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Rainier Arms Evolution Rail is QUITE nice. Uses stock barrel nut so no having to use proprietary crap. It's real light and comes with a QD socket, 2" rail, and 4" rail. They MAY still be in stock on their website. http://i39.tinypic.com/ogm8ih.jpg It's out of stock, but there is a notification feature. 12" Rainier Arms Evolution rail. I really like the Noveske NSR. Also out of stock but really nice, the Centurion Arms CMR. |
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Posted: 7/21/2013 2:43:58 AM EDT
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At this point price is your determining factor. Tons of good recommendations thus far. This is true. I'm trying to keep it at right around $200. I've got my mind almost made up, but can decide between the 11" or 13" Troy/VTAC Alpha. Barrel length is 14.7". |
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Posted: 7/21/2013 5:12:49 AM EDT
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Topic Moved
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Posted: 7/21/2013 5:54:20 PM EDT
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I've got my mind almost made up, but can decide between the 11" or 13" Troy/VTAC Alpha. Barrel length is 14.7". I personally think the 13" on your 14.7" would look REAL good! |
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Posted: 7/21/2013 7:46:03 PM EDT
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Centurion Arms CMR
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Posted: 7/22/2013 10:58:26 AM EDT
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I like the EVO rails from Samson Mfg they are decently priced and use stock barrel nut. 556 Tactical has version of it that looks cool.
Samson: http://www.samson-mfg.com/ar-15_html/product/Evolution-12_37.html 556 Tactical: https://store.556tactical.com/#product835 |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 12:02:41 PM EDT
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I'm interested in modular handguards as well. The Troys look nice, but are too heavy for me. The MI gen 2 SS look nice and are lightweight, but I've read complaints that they can become loose during use. MI tells folks to locktite the handguards to the barrel nut and I'm not really interested in doing that.
So that leaves the Samson or Rainier EVO or the Centurion DMR. Both are nice looking, lightweight rails. For those of you with these rails, have you had problems with the handguards working themselves off the barrel nut? |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 12:35:40 PM EDT
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I'm interested in modular handguards as well. The Troys look nice, but are too heavy for me. The MI gen 2 SS look nice and are lightweight, but I've read complaints that they can become loose during use. MI tells folks to locktite the handguards to the barrel nut and I'm not really interested in doing that. So that leaves the Samson or Rainier EVO or the Centurion DMR. Both are nice looking, lightweight rails. For those of you with these rails, have you had problems with the handguards working themselves off the barrel nut? I have friends using both without issue. I'm confident that both of them will remain in place. |
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Posted: 7/22/2013 12:58:55 PM EDT
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Trov Alpha rail hands down. My Rifle 13" rail on a 14.7" http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/8997055629_97a3f0a809_o.jpg Troy: ribbed for her pleasure. Do they make a smooth one? |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 4:05:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/26/2013 5:03:34 PM EDT
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Samson Evo here.
Love it! |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 8:32:47 PM EDT
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troy alpha 13" is what I just used to finish a build.
mine works well with the 16" barrel I used and looks great. could only imagine how bad@ss is would look with your barrel. I love the feel and finish. works with a standard barrel nut if you stay away from the TRX model. +1 troy alpha 13 |
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