Midwest Industries' Carbine 2 Piece Extended Rail System Installation Question

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Posted: 9/28/2005 9:16:33 AM EDT

I'm considering ordering this rail system and I wanted to know how easy it would be to install it alone. I'll have a handguard removal tool and I wanted to know if I'll need anything else.

Since I have a Bushmaster, I assume to order the non-Colt type endcap version, correct?

Thanks all.

Posted: 9/28/2005 12:53:14 PM EDT

[#1]

I have been considering the same purchase, I however do not have the handgaurd tool which makes it alot harder on my bushy. I will IM somebody who may know how difficult these are.

Posted: 9/28/2005 1:10:04 PM EDT

[#2]

The rails system snaps in like your original plastic handguards. You insert the front section in and then pull back the delta ring and snap in the rear. The do snap in tight, but that is a good thing - so the rails system will be solid. A handguard removal tool helps out but is not completely necessary, same thing with using the buddy system.

Top installs like conventional plastic handguards, snapping into delta ring and secured with front cap

Bottom also snaps in the same way

Muzzle view without trim cap installed

Muzzle view with the trim cap installed

Posted: 9/28/2005 1:13:23 PM EDT

[#3]

Holy Smokes!!!! that was super fast . thanks for the responce and I will be in touch soon!

Posted: 9/28/2005 1:19:29 PM EDT

[#4]

Great reply/post. Thank you!

Posted: 9/28/2005 5:46:30 PM EDT

[#5]

I did it myself without the handguard tool. I just unscrewed the rear cap that fits under the delta ring. Then slipped the cap under the delta ring and the the front of the hand guard under the front cap on the front site. Then Screwed the back to the cap under the delta ring. Hopefully this isnt too confusing. It went in really easy that way. I did however twist the allen wrench a little while unscrewing the screws as the were loc-tited down.

Posted: 9/28/2005 6:09:05 PM EDT

[#6]

Any info on how well optics hold up on these or if it is advisable, I have a bushy A2 that I would love to put and EOTECH on, but I am not overly found of the gooseneck mount to the carry handle due to the space between the front of the goose neck and the hand guard.

Posted: 9/28/2005 6:25:25 PM EDT

[#7]

I would be very interested to learn how stable they are as I would like to mount my reddot to the top of this as well. is there a backup system like screws to stabilize the platform?

Pic Request for an A2 please

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:15:10 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I would be very interested to learn how stable they are as I would like to mount my reddot to the top of this as well. is there a backup system like screws to stabilize the platform?

Pic Request for an A2 please

Kinda a A2 pic (flat top w/ carry handle)

Some pics snapped at the factory

Prototype "in the white"

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:16:42 PM EDT

[#9]

I can say this; if it works with any sighting system Paul has won my sale (when I can afford it) due to his unbelievably quick response to my questions. It took maybe 3 minutes for him to respond.

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:17:25 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Any info on how well optics hold up on these or if it is advisable, I have a bushy A2 that I would love to put and EOTECH on, but I am not overly found of the gooseneck mount to the carry handle due to the space between the front of the goose neck and the hand guard.

The general school of thought is if optics have to be mounted on a handguard (instead of the receiver) they should be mounted on a free float. With that said, I would feel comfortable mounting a CQB optic on the rails for close up shooting.

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:22:45 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I can say this; if it works with any sighting system Paul has won my sale (when I can afford it) due to his unbelievably quick response to my questions. It took maybe 3 minutes for him to respond.

I did get lucky with the timing

Thanks!
Paul
BCo.

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:42:46 PM EDT

[#12]

I managed to install mine by myself, without tools. You just gotta make sure to line up the barrel nut teeth right.

My rail is *literally* motionless. I have absolute confidence in mounting optics on it.

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:56:38 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I managed to install mine by myself, without tools. You just gotta make sure to line up the barrel nut teeth right.

My rail is *literally* motionless. I have absolute confidence in mounting optics on it.

u have pictures ? thanks

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:52:34 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I managed to install mine by myself, without tools. You just gotta make sure to line up the barrel nut teeth right.

My rail is *literally* motionless. I have absolute confidence in mounting optics on it.

u have pictures ? thanks

Nothing specifically pertaining to installation or optics mounting, but..

Posted: 9/29/2005 6:54:55 AM EDT

[#15]

looks good thanks !!!

Posted: 9/29/2005 2:06:09 PM EDT

[#16]

Got mine set up last week...
Bought bravo's rail covers and offset mount for the light
This was my first AR build so to say install was easy, means it was for a complete novice like me.
The guys at bravo are GREAT. I orginally ordered the non-extended rails...got an email from them the next day announcing the new extended rail. Called 'em & their + attitude made it absolutely hassle-free to upgrade.

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/1041/sbr6ao.jpg

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