Carbine Rails

[CorpsmanUp]

I'm looking at getting a rail system for my Stag 8L, but have a few questions.

I know there are different types you can get. Free float and drop in.

With the drop in type is it secure? What I mean by that is - is there any play when grabbing the rail?

With the free float. Does it remove the play that is sometimes present with the plastic hand guards that usually come with complete rifles?

I'm thinking of getting a drop in type, but hate when there's play while handling the weapon.

I would get the free float type, but I'm not comfortable with taking a dremel tool to the ring. Blame it on OCD.

Thanks.

 

[JeepDriver]

Daniel Defense Omega.

Free Float, very solid, drop in with no modifications to the firearm. I've had one since they came out, very good rail system.

 

[CorpsmanUp]

Daniel Defense Omega.

Free Float, very solid, drop in with no modifications to the firearm. I've had one since they came out, very good rail system.

That seems to be exactly what I was looking for.

I take it the screws are what makes it more secure than the ones that slid into the ring, correct?

A little pricey for the piston version! BOOM.

 

[K-Romulus]

I'm looking at getting a rail system for my Stag 8L, but have a few questions.

I know there are different types you can get. Free float and drop in.

With the drop in type is it secure? What I mean by that is - is there any play when grabbing the rail?

With the free float. Does it remove the play that is sometimes present with the plastic hand guards that usually come with complete rifles?

I'm thinking of getting a drop in type, but hate when there's play while handling the weapon.

I would get the free float type, but I'm not comfortable with taking a dremel tool to the ring. Blame it on OCD.

Thanks.

Some drop-ins can lock up with set screws to keep from rattling around. I have the Troy drop-in and it is as solid as the troy free float.

I think Surefire and KAC(?) have similar solid mounting.

 

[CorpsmanUp]

I have the Troy drop-in and it is as solid as the troy free float.

How is the Troy drop-in secured?

Does it use screws to hold it into place like the DD Omega?

 

[JeepDriver]

That seems to be exactly what I was looking for.

I take it the screws are what makes it more secure than the ones that slid into the ring, correct?

A little pricey for the piston version! BOOM.

4 screws hold the top & bottom together, then it has 4 tension screws that tighten up against the barrel nut to tighten it up.

As for price, look at Rainier Arms or Adco Firearms. They have the best prices.

How is the Troy drop-in secured?

Does it use screws to hold it into place like the DD Omega?

Compare the weight and thichness of the two rails. I think you'll find the DD is as close to standard M4 handguards.

 

[CorpsmanUp]

4 screws hold the top & bottom together, then it has 4 tension screws that tighten up against the barrel nut to tighten it up.

I like that setup.

Thanks for the info.

 

[canuck]

Buy the DD. I have 3 Omega 7 rails and 4 of their lite rails.

 

[ForwardAssist]

How is the Troy drop-in secured?

Does it use screws to hold it into place like the DD Omega?

http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.uppers.html
http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.uppers2.html

 

[CorpsmanUp]

http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.uppers.html
http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.uppers2.html

Lots of good info there.

Thank you very much.

 

[K-Romulus]

How is the Troy drop-in secured?

Does it use screws to hold it into place like the DD Omega?

Four screws hold the top and bottom together. The rail is pretty tight-fitting against the snap ring. I can't get any front-back wobble. In comparison, my drop-in YHM from years back could be torqued off using the VFG.