Troy vs. MI rails

[SoDak]

I've been thinking about getting a railed handguard for my m4. I know free float is where it's at, but no free float will be fine for my applications. I'm going between the troy mrf-di and the midwest industries MI#17. Is there much of a difference between the two in terms of dimensions, attachment, and the like? I'm just wondering if the troy is worth the extra cash.

[Cagemonkey]

The Troy rails are one piece. The MI are 3 pieces. The main rain and two end pieces allen screwed to the rail. The Troy is better quality and a simpler more durable rail IMHO.

[sbiggs]

I purchased the TROY MRF for my 16" LMT and have been extremely pleased with it. It locks up tight and gives you a free float option without having to remove the front sight base. Much better than the midwest product, Just my .02

[SoDak]

If I went with the troy mrf-di would I see any accuracy degredation since it's not free float? I just have a red dot on it right now, but I might put a low power scope on it someday.

[rmecapn]

If I went with the troy mrf-di would I see any accuracy degredation since it's not free float? I just have a red dot on it right now, but I might put a low power scope on it someday.

The M4 is a combat carbine not a precision marksman weapon. The MRF-DI will neither detract or enhance accuracy. Even a FF rail will have minimal impact on accuracy enhancement, at least for the types of shooting the M4 was intended.

[markm]

Both are good. The MI is a little wide. I've read nothing but positive reviews of the MRF DI from Troy.

[ThirdWatcher]

The M4 is a combat carbine not a precision marksman weapon. The MRF-DI will neither detract or enhance accuracy. Even a FF rail will have minimal impact on accuracy enhancement, at least for the types of shooting the M4 was intended.

That is exactly why I went with the MRF-DI on my M4.