Rail choices

[Munson]

I would like to add a 12-13" rail onto one of my AR's. The problem is that I want to keep the front A2 block on this gun. I know there are choices like the DD that will allow you to retain the A2, but everything I've seen so far is a quad rail. Does anyone know of a product that is a floated non quad, as I don't need that much rail space and would like to keep this one as light as possible. Thanks in advance

[SamuelBLong]

Like this?

https://troyind.com/products/delta-carbine-blk

I think that's just about your only option out there for non-railed and free float.



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[Munson]

Yeah I think that's it. I've taked with the guys at Brownells several times about this and they always tell me that quad is the only option...you da man!

[ReverendMeat]

If you're going for light as possible then using a smaller gas block instead of the A2 will obviously give you more options. Otherwise DD and Centurion make quad rails (Omega and C4 respectively) that are ~10oz (about the same as the Troy rail) that will let you retain your A2.

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Strike Industries also has a couple in Keymod:
http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop...2-5-fsp-c.html
http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop...5-fsp-512.html
http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop...-12-5-fsp.html

Any reason you don't want to shave the A2 and install whatever rail you and want and just use a fixed front sight instead, such as this?

[Munson]

For me it's about simplicity and reliability with this particular rifle. There is no doubt that the most bomb proof setup is pinned gas block. If I can keep it, I'm gonna try on this build

Strike Industries also has a couple in Keymod:
http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop...2-5-fsp-c.html
http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop...5-fsp-512.html
http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop...-12-5-fsp.html

Any reason you don't want to shave the A2 and install whatever rail you and want and just use a fixed front sight instead, such as this?

[SLG]

For me it's about simplicity and reliability with this particular rifle. There is no doubt that the most bomb proof setup is pinned gas block. If I can keep it, I'm gonna try on this build

I agree, but shaving the FS and keeping the Gas Bock part doesn't seem to affect the reliability.

[rob_s]

I agree, but shaving the FS and keeping the Gas Bock part doesn't seem to affect the reliability.

Exactly. Hack saw, Dremel, grill paint.

[Lon]

Like this?

https://troyind.com/products/delta-carbine-blk

I have the VTAC version of this rail - slots instead of the circular openings. I put it on my 5.45 upper. I like it. I chose it cuz it was the cheapest route for getting a rail out far enough where I wanted it. Works great for what I wanted it for. I only use the top rail so I had no need for a quad rail.

[SLG]

I'm getting close to being convinced this is as easy as the internet says it is. When I get some free time I'm going to have to try it.

A buddy of mine who has done a bunch of those for his agency, uses a dremel and a cut off wheel, then some sort of abrasive head to clean it up. He does a really clean job, and it takes him about 1 hour per gun, fwiw.