|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,230
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,230 |
I love MI's stuff for the most part but its not really light and it appeared the OP wanted as loght as reasonably possibly.
The MI 13" rails is almost exactly twice what the KMR 13" weighs.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 20,554
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 20,554 |
I can't believe I haven't seen it mentioned yet, midwest industries gen 2 ss, light and slim and can do whatever you need it to do. if you want to spend less the nordic free float tube is also good. Plus 1!
That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.
Steelhead
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,699
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,699 |
I've yet to find an issue with my Troy Alpha rails but I've not handled any of the keymod rails. ... I'll be paying attention here too and would appreciate the why and how that makes them better. Ditto!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625 |
I've yet to find an issue with my Troy Alpha rails but I've not handled any of the keymod rails. I have an SPR with an old school JP tube that I've thought about changing. I'll be paying attention here too and would appreciate the why and how that makes them better. Troy is tops and deserves all the support firearms owners can give them. http://www.gunssavelife.com/?p=8860http://www.gunssavelife.com/?p=8842
"My message to my troops is if you see anybody carrying a gun on the streets of Milwaukee, we'll put them on the ground, take the gun away and then decide whether you have a right to carry it." - Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 19,070
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 19,070 |
I've been eyeballing the Troy Alpha for govt profile barrel I have laying around. The rifle length tube looks to be a little lighter than the issue handguards.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625 |
I've been eyeballing the Troy Alpha for govt profile barrel I have laying around. The rifle length tube looks to be a little lighter than the issue handguards. Sounds like a perfect fit for someone like you. http://www.gunssavelife.com/?p=8860http://www.gunssavelife.com/?p=8842
"My message to my troops is if you see anybody carrying a gun on the streets of Milwaukee, we'll put them on the ground, take the gun away and then decide whether you have a right to carry it." - Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 19,070
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 19,070 |
sherp,
I rate you high in consistency, your posts are always of the same value.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,921
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,921 |
sherp, With Larry Root gone, you have no one to take/consider what you have to say. What a bummer, huh? Tool.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625 |
sherp,
I rate you high in consistency, your posts are always of the same value. I always support those who support LE and few companies do quite like Troy. I also like Armalite and HS Precision for the same reason.
"My message to my troops is if you see anybody carrying a gun on the streets of Milwaukee, we'll put them on the ground, take the gun away and then decide whether you have a right to carry it." - Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 8,517
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 8,517 |
Personally, I like quad rails.
They fit my hand perfectly. When carrying, my fingers grip between the 6 and 9 rails. With ladder covers of course.
No whiz bang crap hanging off either. Just a sling/bipod attachment.
And they're cheap!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 12,806
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 12,806 |
sherp,
I rate you high in consistency, your posts are always of the same value. I always support those who support LE and few companies do quite like Troy. I also like Armalite and HS Precision for the same reason. Doesn't LE enforce those nasty firearms restrictions the Republicans voted in? 
Islam is a terrorist organization.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,070
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,070 |
You might want to look at the Seekins SP3R V3 MOD RAIL. At $225 not that expensive. I have a 15" on my yote gun and works well if you are using it as a rest.
Writing from the gateway to the great BluMtns in southeastern Washington.
Just remember, "You are the trailer park and I am the tornado". Beth Dutton, Yellowstone.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,625 |
sherp,
I rate you high in consistency, your posts are always of the same value. I always support those who support LE and few companies do quite like Troy. I also like Armalite and HS Precision for the same reason. Doesn't LE enforce those nasty firearms restrictions the Republicans voted in? They are only nasty when made law by democrats and then only while democrats are in power. Laws like the Reagan MG ban and AP ammo ban along with the 1989 and 2005 Bush bans on imported semi-autos are great from day one since they are Republican in nature. Once democrats get voted out of office their anti-gun laws then become our laws since our candidates don't repeal them once they have control.
"My message to my troops is if you see anybody carrying a gun on the streets of Milwaukee, we'll put them on the ground, take the gun away and then decide whether you have a right to carry it." - Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,002
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,002 |
For the money I really like my Midwest ask keymod. It's lightweight and narrow with a good feel and the keymod system gives you lots of options. The built in spots for a skins stud are nice too.
Bb
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,637
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,637 |
Yep. I have both the Noveske NSR and BCM KMR. I much prefer the way the BCM mounts up.
So, is there something you don't like about the Noveske NSR or is just that you like the BCM better? MM
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,105
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,105 |
I like SLR Rifleworks float tubes.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,621
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,621 |
Yep. I have both the Noveske NSR and BCM KMR. I much prefer the way the BCM mounts up.
So, is there something you don't like about the Noveske NSR or is just that you like the BCM better? MM The NSR is a good rail. The installation is just a PITA and if you want he anti-rotation feature you have to drill your receiver for the indexing pin. The BCM KMR does not require indexing a barrel nut, has an alignment / anti-rotation tab, and I like the feel of the rail better. Overall I just like the KMR better. Nothing wrong with the NSR once it's on.
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 18,310
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 18,310 |
I like the BCM KMR. Easy to mount. Very stiff very light
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,170
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,170 |
I'm running the 14" Barnes... ![[Linked Image]](https://media.mycustomevent.com/em_Area53/Attachments/Barnes%20Precision%20Machining/Barnes%20Extreme%20Lightweight%20Handguard%20FDE%202%20R1.jpg)
TRUMP- GABBARD 2024
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,230
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,230 |
My newest rail is the Centurion Arms C4 and i have been super happy with it. My 14" version weighs 9.5 oz so not the lightest but is very thin at 1.5" OD and is very rigid.
|
|
|
|
|
586 members (21, 160user, 1234, 1beaver_shooter, 007FJ, 219 Wasp, 67 invisible),
2,567
guests, and
1,321
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,088
Posts18,482,895
Members73,959
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
