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Posted: 9/25/2009 8:48:30 AM EDT
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I know there are rail section you can buy to mount on the hand guards. Similar to the ones for the MagPul MOE set ups..
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Posted: 9/25/2009 9:04:34 AM EDT
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I would suggest getting the quad rail. There are lots of options, DD, Troy, Larue, KAC, Surefire. I went with the Larue. The only problem you'll have it you go with them is that you have to take the FSP off to get it on. It you want the regular slip on quad rail, look at DD, KAC RAS, or Surefire M73(this one is one of the cheapest and is very solid).
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Posted: 9/25/2009 9:15:06 AM EDT
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For a simple solution that doesn't require any rail system at all, I've been looking really hard at the Elzetta mount. Keeps the handguards clear for your hands and seems robust for how light it is. Only downside is I believe it would require removing the side sling swivel on a 6920.
http://elzetta.com/zfh1500.htm Jory |
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Posted: 9/25/2009 9:46:59 AM EDT
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On my 6920 I use a Troy 7" MRF-DI rail, it's not a free float but drops in easily and is VERY solid, for $150 it's well worth it. The DD Omega is probably the most popular drop-in rail, it is free floated, but runs about $250.
If all you want to mount is a light, you can buy a piece of rail that attaches directly to your plastic handguards, but if you want to mount a VFG I recommend a railed handguard. 
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Posted: 9/25/2009 9:47:55 AM EDT
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There are certain rail pieces that you can buy that just screw onto your plastic hand guards. That's what I did when I bought my AR a couple of weeks ago and it works really well. Here's a picture of what it looks like with it on:
http://www.sewsecret.com/piecemaker/ar-15/ar-15-3sm.jpg It's a little hard to see at this angle, but if you need a better view, I can try to take a picture of it tomorrow. |
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Posted: 9/25/2009 9:53:42 AM EDT
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I was looking for a while and decided to get the MI FSB mount. I am very happy with this setup:
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Posted: 9/25/2009 10:47:41 AM EDT
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Mounted mine on the Magpul Moe handguard with a bolt on rail.
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Posted: 9/25/2009 10:48:05 AM EDT
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One thing to think about with the newer Colts is that they are now using some kind of material like silicone to attach the heat shields to the handguards. You can probably remove it with a little work, but you can't just pop the shields out like with other rifles. And the add-on rail pieces require you to get under the heat shield to attach them.
If anyone has any experience removing the gunk Colt is using to secure the shields, it would be good to know what you used or how you did it ... . . |
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Posted: 9/25/2009 10:56:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2009 11:01:42 AM EDT
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Quoted:
For a simple solution that doesn't require any rail system at all, I've been looking really hard at the Elzetta mount. Keeps the handguards clear for your hands and seems robust for how light it is. Only downside is I believe it would require removing the side sling swivel on a 6920. http://elzetta.com/zfh1500.htm Jory +1 if you don't want to buy a rail. |
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Posted: 9/25/2009 11:11:09 AM EDT
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This is what I did with my 6920.
Daniel Defense 9.0 omega rail Vltor low profile gas block Magpul rail guards Not the cheapest way to go but the route I chose. I have a light for it but no mount yet. I will see what I find at the gun show tomorrow. 
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Posted: 9/25/2009 12:18:17 PM EDT
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I think I'm leaning towards the rail system since I already have the vfg and surefire with mi mount. I like the price of the troy that Captains has and the price sounds decent. What rear buis does the hive like?
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Posted: 9/25/2009 3:21:27 PM EDT
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I'd go ahead and get a rail system especially if you have a vfg ready
if you do get the rail system I have a couple of these Viking Tactics mounts for my light and my laser systems on my Colt 6920 I like them and the price tag isn't high. I haven't had them loosen up from recoil or any issues once so ever. I recommend them http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/v/vspfiles/photos/Viking%20Light%20Mount%20Black-2T.jpg and for a rail system if you don't want to change out the gas blocks like rufus did I'd recommend the Daniel Defense Omega 7 though rufus that Omega 9 looks nice 
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Posted: 11/5/2009 8:19:11 AM EDT
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