In 2012 the Key Mod rail system was unveiled by VLTOR and later refined by a team lead by John Noveske of Noveske Firearms. In 2007 the first M-Lok by Magpul was unleashed on the world and a few years later grew into the current M-Lok that we see today. I performed an assessment of my AR15 collection and needs and decided right then that things would be changing in my AR15 collection in relation to hand guards. I’ve tried using gloves and they provide temporary relief then are also torn and ripped.Īfter a few years of frustration I took a hard look at my quad rail and realized that I only needed a rail section on the bottom towards the front for the installation of a bipod and that was only for one of my rifles. Even with gloves trying to manipulate and do drills with my quad rail that requires my hands to slide just rips them to pieces. My personal issue with my Larue quad rail doesn’t have anything to do with the quality of the material, the fit or finish, its the basic design works on my hands about as well as a cheese grater. we all know that guy, we just don’t want to admit it
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This percentage of the shooting world just can’t say no to the latest gizmo to let dangle from their gun, and quickly a 7lb AR15 turned into a 11 lb AR15 full of add ons. The problem with a lot of rails is that some people will try to attach every gadget known to man to them and fill all the space with “needed” gear. The first problem with quad rails is the end user, and that may sound harsh but follow my logic. While quad rails were revolutionary in 1995 things were not to remain so as the rails hit the shooting market and military units across the globe. Top: Key Mod from BCM Middle: Geissle M -Lok Bottom: Larue Tactical Quad Rail The Late 1990’s was an amazing time for gun owners, it was the first time that red dot style optics could be purchased on a working mans wage and people began to use their AR-15’s as the Barbie doll of the gun world, all via the Picatinny style quad rail. Some of our readers may not remember a time in history before red dot optics and AR-15’s downloaded with accessories and laser designators on them, but I assure you there was a time. The modern quad rail that we are use to seeing started it’s life in 1995 when the design was sent to the Picatinny Arsenal for a lengthy test and evaluation period and would later come to be known as Mil-STD 1913. The quad rail was not perfect but it was the best available option at a time of great transition and change in the world of firearms. While no one will deny the positive features that the quad rail offered over the standard round two piece AR15 hand guards they replaced, many will argue it was a waypoint in a progression towards a better overall design that was waiting to replace it. Larue, Daniel Defense, Yankee Hill and Machine, Knights Armament and Midwest Industries all fought for rail supremacy and military contracts. It seemed like every week a new manufacturer was coming out with a new length rail system or a new fastening system to make their quad rail unique and different. In the not so recent past the rise of quad rail systems was stunning to see. I have build three so far ~ awesome product.Is the quad rail obsolete? The answer to that question is a resounding YES.
You definitely need to check out the Mega Monos then. I didn't mean to say you were full of it, or to insult you in any way. I'm not on a budget, and prefer the best. Bottom line is, I'm a total gear snob, and i have the money to throw at it. Spend whatever you want.all of the decent stuff is over $100 and its all made by CNC machine and should have T markings on it.īrother, I never meant to be a douche. If I would have suggested some imported UTG crap for $55 bucks then you can tell me I am full of it.
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If you are looking for max accuracy get a free floated rail.you will just pay more for it. Originally Posted By: 6.5mmmanOriginally Posted By: SteelShot11Look, the main difference in price with quad rails is whter they are made out out 4140 or 4150 aluminum and if they are free floated or not. If the Midwest will serve me well, its worth a gander, but I'm not looking for value, I'm looking for tough as nails. I don't want to sound like a doucher, I'm just not up and up on what's up to snuff these days.
Nice and tight and very well built.Īre you suggesting that a 300 dollar piece of kit has nothing to offer that a 150 dollar one can't? This is a working rifle, and I'm willing to pay a premium for warrior grade parts versus inferior ones. They make great stuff.I have a Gen 1 on my Ar-10 and it works great. Originally Posted By: 6.5mmmanOriginally Posted By: SteelShot11You can get one of the new Gen 2 Midwest Industries quad rail handguards for $130 for the carbine and I think $150 for the rifle.
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