Surefire four rail forend

[Mnukedude]

Opinions?

The idea is I want something I can mount an optic or laser on and expect things to stay zeroed. First Samco's M-33 handguard set is not steady enough for this. I would also like to be able to put the thing on without having to take the whole upper apart to do it, as I would with most freefloat set ups.

[Tanren]

I added the Surefire quad rail to an old bushy I had. The weight gain is very noticable compared to the standard plastic short forearm. Installation was easy, just remember to use the loctite on the front two studs. It is a spendy piece however, and depending on what you'd like to hang on your rifle there may be other options.

[biggl35]

I would pass on the Surefire and get the MI forend.

[Mnukedude]

Originally posted by biggl35
I would pass on the Surefire and get the MI forend.

MI forend? What company is this?

For now, the only specific plans I have are forward handgrip and a weaponlight with a laser. The light would be a quickly dismountable type, like a TLR-2, and I would like to have the laser remain reasonably close to zero when I put it on and take it off. I don't want to add a lot of weight to the rifle if I can avoid it.

[dport]

Originally posted by Mnukedude
MI forend? What company is this?

For now, the only specific plans I have are forward handgrip and a weaponlight with a laser. The light would be a quickly dismountable type, like a TLR-2, and I would like to have the laser remain reasonably close to zero when I put it on and take it off. I don't want to add a lot of weight to the rifle if I can avoid it.
Midwest Industries. I'd go for their freefloat option if you are counting on using it for some sort of sighting device.

[biggl35]

Go here, for info on MI's products.Clicky (http://www.ar15.com/biz/engine/mbClick.html?id=5)

[Mnukedude]

Originally posted by biggl35
Go here, for info on MI's products.Clicky (http://www.ar15.com/biz/engine/mbClick.html?id=5)

Thanks

[Josh_G17]

I put a set of surefire rails on mine about a year ago. I like them as far as not having a free float system on it. I also put a set of YHM 2 piece set on a cop buddy of mines. They seem pretty tight also and no screws to rattle loose. It goes on the same way the plastic ones do.

Josh

[c4igrant]

Do not mount an optic or laser on a rail system that is not free floating. This leaves out the SF rails. MI and TROY are both excellent values and offer FF rails.


C4

[Mnukedude]

Originally posted by c4igrant
Do not mount an optic or laser on a rail system that is not free floating. This leaves out the SF rails. MI and TROY are both excellent values and offer FF rails.


C4

One of the biggest reasons I was trying to avoid the freefloat was so that I can reach the bbl to oil it now and then to keep it from rusting. How does one do this with a free floater in place?

[jrs93accord]

I have the Troy Industries MRF-C on my RRA/STAG M4gery. They require a little work to install, but well worth it IMO.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/041_41.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/045_45.jpg

[biggl35]

Originally posted by Mnukedude
One of the biggest reasons I was trying to avoid the freefloat was so that I can reach the bbl to oil it now and then to keep it from rusting. How does one do this with a free floater in place?
The MI, Troy and Sampson FF forearms, have removable bottom rails so that you can attach a M203 launcher. Which means, that removing the bottom rail will allow access to the barrel. This is the main reason that I prefer these type of forearms, easy access.

eta: Here is a picture showing the bottom rail removed, sorry it is the only pic I have loaded up.

http://www.hunt101.com/img/441705.jpg

[Mnukedude]

Originally posted by biggl35
The MI, Troy and Sampson FF forearms, have removable bottom rails so that you can attach a M203 launcher. Which means, that removing the bottom rail will allow access to the barrel. This is the main reason that I prefer these type of forearms, easy access.

eta: Here is a picture showing the bottom rail removed, sorry it is the only pic I have loaded up.

http://www.hunt101.com/img/441705.jpg

Hmmm...excellent.

[MrMurphy]

KAC rails do the same thing, we swap our bottom rails for M203s daily.

[c4igrant]

Originally posted by Mnukedude
One of the biggest reasons I was trying to avoid the freefloat was so that I can reach the bbl to oil it now and then to keep it from rusting. How does one do this with a free floater in place?

I woldn't worry about a Phosphated barrel rusting. In all my years shooting AR's I have never oiled a barrel. Go with a FF rail.


C4