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Posted: 6/9/2013 2:27:40 PM EDT

I'm looking to buy a new forend for my middie, but am torn. I like the quad rail systems, especially those where the top rail meets up with my flat top rail on my upper. So a rail that creates a continuous rail on top is important to me. I'm also going to replace my gas block/fsp with a low profile block, get a forend long enough to go over the block, and put a flip-up front sight on the rail. Lightweight is also a good quality. I tend to gravitate towards the longer forends also (13"+). But to cover the block entirely, I think that it needs to be at least 11" long.

Would you be willing to post some pics with your setup and specifically state the brand, model, length, & weight of your forend?

Thanks!

(I also realize that there is likely a thread on here already with the same request. If so, please link it to me. I couldn't find it if it exists)

Posted: 6/9/2013 2:31:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Darker one is Daniel Defense RIS II
Lighter one is Midwest Industries

Posted: 6/9/2013 2:37:35 PM EDT

[#2]

Daniel Defense RIS II
12.25 Inches
17.7 oz

Its super thin compared to all other quad rail's its the best rail I have ever used! It locks up more solid than any rail I've had. The Black rail is on the EE right now but I am keeping my FDE one for life! If I built another rifle with a long rail I might try out the KAC URX 3.1 that thing is sweet. If I was going for a super lightweight build I'd look into the MI FF tube. Its so thin. and has a continuous top rail.

Posted: 6/9/2013 2:39:44 PM EDT

[#3]

Centurion C4, 7", 8.5oz i think

Posted: 6/9/2013 3:16:04 PM EDT

[#4]

S&W M&P15 - OR
I replaced the railed gas block with a low profile and added the quad-rail. It's an 11" Troy BattleRail Bravo. The rifle has a standard 16" barrel (for length comparison). I put the Magpul XTM rail covers on the sides. The rail was a quick and easy install and it fits perfectly, very solid. (They also make a 13")

ETA: Link - http://troyind.com/%20/rail-systemsaccessories/rails/ar15m16-rails/free-float-rails/troy-battlerail-bravo-11

Posted: 6/9/2013 3:38:55 PM EDT

[#5]

I'm digging on my Centurion Arms rails.

Right after a muddy class in March.

Posted: 6/9/2013 4:34:05 PM EDT

[#6]

Rock River Arms Advanced half quad free-float hand guard. 16" .750 barrel. They have a rifle length one that might clear the low profile gas block on a mid gas set up to give the length your looking for.

Posted: 6/9/2013 5:21:25 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Rock River Arms Advanced half quad free-float hand guard. 16" .750 barrel. They have a rifle length one that might clear the low profile gas block on a mid gas set up to give the length your looking for.
<a href="http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/1REV1/media/DSC_0086.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/1REV1/DSC_0086.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/1REV1/media/DSC_0083.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/1REV1/DSC_0083.jpg</a>

What's up with that grip? Adapter? Break an ear?

Posted: 6/9/2013 5:40:47 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Rock River Arms Advanced half quad free-float hand guard. 16" .750 barrel. They have a rifle length one that might clear the low profile gas block on a mid gas set up to give the length your looking for.
<a href="http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/1REV1/media/DSC_0086.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/1REV1/DSC_0086.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/1REV1/media/DSC_0083.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/1REV1/DSC_0083.jpg</a>

What's up with that grip? Adapter? Break an ear?

he probably just has long fingers. something like this
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-forend-parts/grips/pistol-grip-components/ar-15-m16-rite-pull-grip-adapter-prod7378.aspx

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:11:18 PM EDT

[#9]

I'm liking the Midwest rigs. Especially for the price. The DD ones are just a bit more than I want to spend. But what are you trying to get out of your black one?

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:13:00 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
<a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Eyekahnone/media/adb1fdc1-f28e-4de6-987e-81ed23f0a009_zpsca504568.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/Eyekahnone/adb1fdc1-f28e-4de6-987e-81ed23f0a009_zpsca504568.jpg</a>

<a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Eyekahnone/media/81499C8E-92D0-43C3-8B93-9138C2B0D605-2836-0000030F2F9F3C98_zps27d02833.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/Eyekahnone/81499C8E-92D0-43C3-8B93-9138C2B0D605-2836-0000030F2F9F3C98_zps27d02833.jpg</a>

Daniel Defense RIS II
12.25 Inches
17.7 oz

Its super thin compared to all other quad rail's its the best rail I have ever used! It locks up more solid than any rail I've had. The Black rail is on the EE right now but I am keeping my FDE one for life! If I built another rifle with a long rail I might try out the KAC URX 3.1 that thing is sweet. If I was going for a super lightweight build I'd look into the MI FF tube. Its so thin. and has a continuous top rail.

I'm liking the Midwest rigs. Especially for the price. The DD ones are just a bit more than I want to spend. But what are you trying to get out of your black one?

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:28:31 PM EDT

[#11]

Midwest Industries 2 piece free float rifle length(12.5") quad rail 14.6 ounces model-MCTAR-22G2
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=422

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:43:27 PM EDT

[#12]

Not the best pictures. My rifle and my buddy's rifle after we just got done chopping the FSB and installing my Centurion Arms C4 12" rail. My rifle is the bottom one. We both really like our Centurion rails.

http://i.imgur.com/bywnJkG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xpRjD8m.jpg

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:00:35 PM EDT

[#13]

I really partial to the KAC Rails but, I also like Geissele and Centurions

URX 3.1

URX III

Geissele MK1 SMR Sand

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:01:21 PM EDT

[#14]

Centurion C4 carbine cut-out:

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:33:57 PM EDT

[#15]

YHM Light Weight Diamond series, Spectre Length(covers a carbine length gas system just fine) looks good too.

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:37:38 PM EDT

[#16]

Troy VTAC Alpha rail. 13 inches 11 ish ounces.

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:38:19 PM EDT

[#17]

Both of these Daniel Defense Lite rails are for sale BTW:

16" Barrel

16" Rainier by wareagle700, on Flickr

18" Barrel

AR-15 18" SPR by wareagle700, on Flickr

Posted: 6/9/2013 7:50:10 PM EDT

[#18]

Here's some different rails on different uppers I have done to give a few more examples-

Spikes BAR rail-

Samson Rail-

Knights Armanent URX-

Midwest rail-

Daniel defense Lite rail-

Centurion-

Troy rail-

Wilson Trim rail-

Noveske NSR-

Aero COP

Posted: 6/9/2013 9:31:32 PM EDT

[#19]

13" troy alpha rail FDE not sure on exact weight but reasonably light

Posted: 6/9/2013 10:08:18 PM EDT

[#20]

14.5 pinned to 16.

13" Troy Bravo Rail

Posted: 6/9/2013 10:36:31 PM EDT

[#21]

Posted: 6/10/2013 12:29:25 AM EDT

[#22]

Here's a couple of mine.

Giessele MKII rail.

Another Giessele rail and a Noveske NSR.

Posted: 6/10/2013 3:17:17 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Rock River Arms Advanced half quad free-float hand guard. 16" .750 barrel. They have a rifle length one that might clear the low profile gas block on a mid gas set up to give the length your looking for.
<a href="http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/1REV1/media/DSC_0086.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/1REV1/DSC_0086.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/1REV1/media/DSC_0083.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff502/1REV1/DSC_0083.jpg</a>

What's up with that grip? Adapter? Break an ear?

he probably just has long fingers. something like this
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-forend-parts/grips/pistol-grip-components/ar-15-m16-rite-pull-grip-adapter-prod7378.aspx

Yep, big mitts. Bought and copied the one from brownells. Remade it out of aluminium.It was plastic.

Posted: 6/10/2013 3:24:25 PM EDT

[#24]

Dupe to the thread in uppers and lowers.

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