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Posted: 2/11/2006 1:18:00 PM EDT
| Never used these but I'd like an opinion as to if it's worth the expense. Does it increase the accuracy enough to be worth it. I'll be installing it on a 14.5 inch M4 barrel. If not I think I'd be better off with a 2 piece set. Opinions needed before I start my build. Thanks |
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Cetain FF rails require the removal of the Phantom and the FSB,like all the LaRue and certain Knights rails. Samson,Knights and Troy also make drop in rails.Check the EE,I got a KAC M4(Drop in style) for $165 with all the panels and VFG.I also have a LaRue waiting to be installed once I get a new upper to go with my new BBL. The drop in rails aren't really free float,but they look cool 
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This just isn't the whole story though. Think of ratching down on a sling, if the sling is attached to a FF tube your not going to change the point of impact but if it's attached to the barrel yea you can change the point of impact. |
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ETA: I continued my search and found the answers...DISREGARD so are there any advantages to having a free float system rather than a "non free float system?"? i will be putting one or the other on a carbine and just want to know the +'s and -'s of both... Thanks, Diesel hug.gif |
It depends on what you want to do with your gun, is it just for short range or will it be for long range work. In my case I decided to just get a drop in rails on my 16" Gov't profile M4gery because I'll be mainly using it for close ranges and I'm not mounting a sling on the handguards, I'm just using a single point sling. When I got my 16" mid length gas system, mid weight profile carbine, I installed a free float for mid to long ranges. You could do it either way, what you like best it's up to you. |
Choosing the type of rails is easy, the hard part now is that there are many brands, models and prices to choose from. A good reference guide is the tacked thread "FAQ: The Big Thread On FF & Railed Forends" located in the Rifles, Uppers, Lowers, Barrels and More forum section. Good luck. Here's a pic link of my two piece rails. A photo of my free float rails. |
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