Go with a 9" or 10" rail...or stick with a 7"?

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I will soon be in the market for a rail for my 14.5" AR15. I am trying to figure out if I should go with a low profile gas block and a longer rail or just stick with a 7" set up. What would you do? I am thinking of going with either DD or Larue rails.
 
I'd stick with 7 if its what you already have.

Though lately I've really been starting to like the full length rail look where only the flash hider is sticking past the rails. I think a 14.5 is too long for that look, 11.5 is better.
 
I don 't understand the logic behind going to a lowgas block so that you can look cool with a rail mounted fip-up sight. This is not a "precision" rig with a hi-magnification telescopic sight. It is unlikely you are using the extra rail space for attaching IR pointer and illumination either.
 
mdbuckle said:
I will soon be in the market for a rail for my 14.5" AR15. I am trying to figure out if I should go with a low profile gas block and a longer rail or just stick with a 7" set up. What would you do? I am thinking of going with either DD or Larue rails.
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Are you using it for work and you need the real estate to attach Lights and IR ad naseum to your weapon?
 
Ok, I am easily convinced. 7" looks like the way to go. No messin with the front sight and having to buy flip up front sights and stuff. I may just go with a Troy rail for now to fill the void untill I can get some Larue gear.
 
mdbuckle said:
Ok, I am easily convinced. 7" looks like the way to go. No messin with the front sight and having to buy flip up front sights and stuff. I may just go with a Troy rail for now to fill the void untill I can get some Larue gear.
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You won't be "settling" for a Troy rail. They are top quality! If starting a build off and you have access to either, I would suggest you will be well served with either one. I have built uppers with both systems and each has it's pros and cons.

Boltgun
 
Does anyone have any insight on the Samson MRFS-CX rail? Sort of the best of both worlds...

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Samsons are basically cloned Troy's. Samson was originally making them for Troy as a subcontractor and he decided to put his own name on and violate their agreement. You are basically getting a Troy that way. Either way the product will work and be high quality most likely.

Boltgun
 
Depends what you want to do with the rifle -- admittedly one reason (hot barrel on the legs) is not really an issue in Canada with 5rd mags -- mind you with the new 10's -- some may start an IPSC rifle league up again...

I think the 12.0 looks pretty decent on the 14.5
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Boltgun said:
Samsons are basically cloned Troy's. Samson was originally making them for Troy as a subcontractor and he decided to put his own name on and violate their agreement. You are basically getting a Troy that way. Either way the product will work and be high quality most likely.

Boltgun
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That's why I mentioned them both in the same post!:)
 
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