I am not comparing the better Colt 6940 nor am I comparing the best S&W MP15. I want it for a SHTF gun as my other 2 SHTF guns are not very accurate at any distanceover 150 yards (Ruger mini 30 and SKS). I read an awesome review on the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 "Sport" and the T (tactical) seems to be better as it has a forward assist, dust cover, quad rail. I know Colt is mostly mil spec and the S&W are not but then again I am not in the Military. I have been reading up on these forums and it seems that some will only go with Colt and other say they are over priced. ***Please note that this quad rail will not fit the Ruger AR-556 due to the rifle's irregular bayonet lug.I am looking to get my hands on my first AR-15 in the coming weeks and ill be the first to say that I dont know much about guns (I just started shooting 2 years ago) which is why I am asking for advice. #10 INCH QUAD RAIL ON LE6920 INSTALL#But it is something to keep in mind if you plan on using your rifle at longer distances or in competitions.Īll in all, the drop-in quad rail with forward extension offers an inexpensive and easy to install alternative for AR-15 owners who want more rail space without the added hassle of installing a free float handguard. For most shooters, using their AR for home defense or tactical purposes, or for taking it to the shooting range every now and then, this impact is going to be negligible. Not ideal for long distance or competitive shootingĪlso, for long distance or competitive shooting, you are not going to get the same level of accuracy as you would with a free float rail. It is likewise heavier than the free float setup, as you have the added weight of the rail in addition to the extra weight from the front sight post and the delta ring. It weighs about 18 ounces, which is about 50% heavier than the regular carbine length rail. On the down side, the extended drop-in rail is obviously a bit heavier than the traditional drop-in rail. Heavier than the standard drop-in or free float setups With a free float setup, you would need to purchase an install some type of rail mounted front sight if you wanted to use some type of iron sight system. It requires absolutely no expertise and no special tooling whatsoever.Īnother advantage of the extended drop-in quad rail over the free flaot is that it leaves the A2 front sight post intact, allowing you to use it as a front sight. The drop-in rail, on the other hand, simply drops into place around the front sight post and is held together with a few set screws. For most of us, this means taking it to your local gunsmith to have it installed for you. It requires some gunsmithing tools and a little bit of expertise in order to install it. You will also need to remove the delta ring. It involves removal of the A2 front sight/gas block assembly and installation of a low profile gas block. The installation of an extended free float handguard on a carbine length AR-15 can be a hairy process. This gives you a bit more flexibility in accessory placement or hand placement You can attach your flashlights or bipods up front and still have room to handle your rifle at the near end of the rail.Įasier to install than an extended free float rail Everything installs in place around the front sight without any gunsmithing involved. It has a cutout on top for the front sight post and on the bottom for the sling and bayonet attachments. Unlike the standard drop-in quad rail which extends only to the rear of the A2 front sight post, the quad rail with forward extension extends several inches beyond the A2 front sight post. More rail space than the standard carbine length drop-in rail. Sometimes referred to as the Extended Carbine Length Drop-in Quad Rail or the Carbine Length Drop-in Quad Rail with A2 FSP Cutout, this rail is designed to combine many of the benefits of the drop-in and free float rails. Now allow me to throw another option into the mix - the Carbine Length AR-15 Drop-in Quad Rail with Forward Extension. If you are not familiar, you can refer to our handy guide discussing the pros and cons of each. If you are at all familiar with the AR-15 quad rail market, you are probably familiar with the two main styles of quad rail handguard - drop-in and free float.
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