I bought myself an AR-15 recently and was wondering what the difference was between the more expensive rails vs the cheaper ones? For example I found the Mako Quad Rail Handguard for about $120, where the Daniel Defense version is around $300. Both are made out of "aircraft grade aluminum." Is this something I can go cheaper on or should I spend more?
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You can't go wrong with DD.
I haven't used the Mako system so I can't say much other than "i wouldn't""People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell
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Look at Daniel Defense OMEGA rail, or the Troy Industries MRF-C.J. Wise
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If you want a cheap rail system that will not hold an optic, then take a look at the Magpul MOE handguard and applicable rail sections. That is the route I am going for my duty rifle's VFG and light."People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell
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Originally posted by Blackdog F4i View PostIf you want a cheap rail system that will not hold an optic, then take a look at the Magpul MOE handguard and applicable rail sections. That is the route I am going for my duty rifle's VFG and light.Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
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Originally posted by Blackdog F4i View PostIf you want a cheap rail system that will not hold an optic, then take a look at the Magpul MOE handguard and applicable rail sections. That is the route I am going for my duty rifle's VFG and light.
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When I wanted a light on my AR, I looked at various rail systems. It seemed counterproductive to spend so much money on rail systems only to use a fraction of the space for only a light. Magpul came out with the MOE handguards and that solved my issues. Added a little piece of rail, plus light mount and I've been GTG since.
While looking at quad rails, I checked out two variations, both belonging to a co-worker. One was a Midwest Industries, two-piece drop-in that required no alterations to the rifle. Likes - relatively cheap price (around $150), pretty quality construction. Dislikes - round profile, slightly heavier weight than the other rails I tried. The second was a DD Omega rail. Likes - light weight, slimmer profile when compared to MI rail, rock solid, free-floats the barrel. Dislikes - almost double the price of the MI rail, which is really minor considering the quality of the DD rail.
Bottom line, if you want to mount an optic, or a laser on the handguard, I'd go with a DD Omega. If you mostly want the cool looks or the CDI factor of having quad rails, save some money and look at MI offerings. If you just want a light and maybe a forward grip, spend the fraction of the money on the Magpul MOE handguards and a couple of bucks on a section of rail.
My rifle with the MOE handguards and a Surefire 6P LED:
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I ordered the MOE b/c it will meet my needs for now and I don't want to be the guy who buys the most expensive stuff and not use it to its full potential. I'm new to the AR world and I am little over overwhelmed by all the accessories out there, however I’m willing to splurge on things worth splurging on. Jwise, Trempel, and Blackdog, you guys have been very helpful, thank you.
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I have a 10" Troy on my M&P 15T (came with it) and a 7" Troy on a Bushmaster patrol carbine (installed myself).
The only reason for the 7" was to have a simple aftermarket free-float fore-end, not rails. It was the cost effective way to do it without removing either the barrel or the FST.
They are quite nice and I like them both. The customer service at Troy was excellent.The opinions expressed here are from the individual only and do not represent the view of any agency that the poster may be affiliated with
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