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I bought me a Sport last month and have started ordering accessories to fix it up the way I want it. My question is, there are alot of manufacturers out there that make aluminum quadrails, what is the difference between one's under $40 off of eBay or Amazon and the name brand one's that run $100 plus?


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...weight, quality, fit... Depends on what you are used to and what you expect. There are lots of people that start with a lower cost quad rail and are fine with it. Others will use it for a while and realize they should have spent a bit more. Others spend a lot but still want a different feel / function.
 
The quad rails used on most M&P's from the factory are Troy Industries. They are on the pricey side. From what I have observed browsing gun shows, it's the finish that stands out the most to me. Some having a more grayish hue to them as opposed to a true black.

Fit would be another are where they differ. Some of the cheaper models use some pretty big allen head screws to assemble.
 
UTG makes one for 50-60 dollars and from what I understand it's pretty good. I don't use a quad rail due to the weight but I do like the looks of them.
 
I bought mine off of ebay about $30 dollars delivered it is from a company that makes them for some one else. 7075 T6 aluminum. Very happy with it, not free floating but fully marked (laser etched) and plenty of ventalation and lined up perfectly with my top rail. Can post the link of you want to look at it.
 
weight, how wide they are, finish, and built in features like qd sling points, and also the way they attach to the barrel nut.

I have the Midwest Industries Gen 2 on mine....great value for the money, lightweight, and not too awful round. $140, locks up rock solid.....
 
Splittiebus66 said:
weight, how wide they are, finish, and built in features like qd sling points, and also the way they attach to the barrel nut.

I have the Midwest Industries Gen 2 on mine....great value for the money, lightweight, and not too awful round. $140, locks up rock solid.....
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These are awesome, the Troy Industries M&P rail on my 300 upper has these, I think 3 locations on each side.
 
Splittiebus66 said:
weight, how wide they are, finish, and built in features like qd sling points, and also the way they attach to the barrel nut.

I have the Midwest Industries Gen 2 on mine....great value for the money, lightweight, and not too awful round. $140, locks up rock solid.....
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Agree, i havent been able to shoot my Bushmaster yet since the install but the MI gen 2 seems to be very nice. Had a YHM installed before, but the extra 5oz or so was actually pretty noticable.
 
longhornfan69 said:
Grover, you sent me that link the other day and that same seller has one that has sparked my interest:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=270963205649&index=7&nav=SEARCH&nid=39011182503


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That is the exact one I put on my rifle...oval holes and everything. I am going to go weigh my rifle to see what it weighs set up the way it is. 10.6lbs glad I am not into the tactical but setting back and reaching out to say hello!!LOL
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UTG and companies like them make glorified airsoft stuff. Cheaper metal, less precise machining, sometimes not properly centered. You get what you pay for. Buy once. Buy quality. Companies like Larue are known for making durable long lasting products with 100% lifetime warranty.

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Here is the Midwest Industries Gen 2 on the sport without any covers or foregrip. Definetely worth every penny my man :D I highly highly recommend this system over the much heavier albeit cheaper UTG pro if you want to keep the front light. My gun ( with polytac ) weighs in @ 8.8 lbs loaded. The MI gen 2 represents probably the best bang for your buck for a drop in system, not quite as light or thin as Daniel Defense but darn close with some savings......


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Integrated limited rotation QD sling swivel sockets are not a necessity with picatinny adaptors available but as stated above they are a really nice feature in terms of getting the sling out of the way.
 
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I took some better pictures, I think you will notice the reason why mine weighs way more the SpittieBus's, My quadrail is made of 7075 T6 aluminum and is really light weight, I did change to ladders and so far I like them a lot, I have the BUIS installed but there is no way to use them with the Scope plus the heavy duty Bipod. But I like this handguard. Am impressed with how well it fit and lined up.
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It sets real solid on a bench....LOL:D
 
Grover, I think I am going to have go with the "glorified airsoft" hand guard, I have a disabled child that needs the money alot more than a high priced piece of aluminum.
Mike


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longhornfan69 said:
Grover, I think I am going to have go with the "glorified airsoft" hand guard, I have a disabled child that needs the money alot more than a high priced piece of aluminum.
Mike


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Mike, my wife and I live off of my VA disability check, so I look for inexpensive parts that state they are for rifles, I know my Mako Magwell grip is airsoft, didnt know it when I ordered it, but it fits nicely and works the same. I have seen airsoft parts as high as some bigger brand name parts. If a person has the money to buy the more expensive stuff thats great, some of us dont, heck if it hadnt been for the Sport being as inexpensive as it is, I still wouldnt have an AR of any kind, as it is I feel fortunate to be able to have one thats as nice as it is. The Matech sights have enabled me to spend some money on it recently but I am going to have to redirect those funds into the family budget now, according to the mrs.
 
Oh yeah family first :) :D good luck in your search and as for the cash thing...dont worry....when my rap album drops I won't forget you guys we're all going full auto! :D:D:D:D
 
Splittiebus66 said:
Oh yeah family first :) :D good luck in your search and as for the cash thing...dont worry....when my rap album drops I won't forget you guys we're all going full auto! :D:D:D:D
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thats why I like you, you think of us little guys...but I am ready to go full auto, gonna have to get a progressive press though, I dont think my Lee Classic will keep up with me on Full Auto. LOL:D:D:D
 
Singapore Edition of full auto or of his RAP album. My sister sent me the german edition of 99 luftballons back in the 80's.
 
AFAIK, the German edition is the only one that hit the charts!

I was talking about a full auto AR, to compliment your Singapore made Sport AR...
 
Uh oh, now I'm getting nasty resentful texts from Grover. My plan is working:D
 
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That is the exact one I put on my rifle...oval holes and everything.
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Well that's the only endorsement I need. I just bought two. One to give as a gift to a buddy building an AR on a bare-bones budget. The other one to put in the parts box for a future build.

-John
 
Allright, you guys have me thinking again... And here I was, SOOOOOOO happy with the feel of my stock hand guard. I do like a narrow rail though. Can someone measure the width with and without rail covers? Thanks all!
 
2.4 inches outside to outside of the side rails. 2.5 with my ladders from the same supplier installed
 
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Danger Will Robinson

longhornfan69 said:
Grover, you sent me that link the other day and that same seller has one that has sparked my interest:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=270963205649&index=7&nav=SEARCH&nid=39011182503
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Carbine Length Quad Rail New Design ! Heavy Duty!! | eBay

I received two railed drop in handguards from this seller. Both are out of spec and defective. Both will not just drop in and seat at all.

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Instead of it being round, it looks like an oval. No matter what I did, the handguard will not align to the teeth on the AR barrel nut.

I tried it out on both my AR's and no-go. Both handguards have the same defect.

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Time to see if OmegaTactical will refund me my money.
 
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