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f.2
07-11-12, 20:53
I may have missed it, but are there any lightweight rails like Troy's VTAC and TRX-Extreme (and the new Alpha series with a more sturdy attachment) coming from known companies such as LaRue, Daniel Defense, LMT, etc.? aka, top rail with remaining rails where you need them.

Specifically, a 9" that will fit a 16" mid-length upper keeping the FSB (knowing that the FSB needs to be removed to attach the rail). I know Wilson Combat has their T.R.I.M. - Tactical Rail Interface, Modular, but they have it in 9.3" and that wouldn't fit a 16" mid-length upper and keep the FSB where it's at.
kwelz
07-11-12, 23:23
Daniel Defense MFR
https://danieldefense.com/rail-systems/modular-float-rail.html

Noveske NSR
http://noveskerifleworks.com/cgi-bin/imcart/display.cgi?cat=183
chadbag
07-11-12, 23:24
I thought Troy and Samson were "known" companies...



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f.2
07-11-12, 23:48
I thought Troy and Samson were "known" companies...
Ah, the English language. Stated: rails like Troy coming from known companies does not imply Troy is not a known company. Capiche? http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_bucktooth.gif
f.2
07-11-12, 23:51
Daniel Defense MFR
https://danieldefense.com/rail-systems/modular-float-rail.html

Noveske NSR
http://noveskerifleworks.com/cgi-bin/imcart/display.cgi?cat=183

I know... Looking just a few theads down I saw the: What is your preferred 12" to 15" handguard? (https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?p=1345600#post1345600) thread with my answers; NSR, DD MFR, Samson / Evolution, etc.
chadbag
07-11-12, 23:52
Ah, the English language. Stated: rails like Troy coming from known companies does not imply Troy is not a known company. Capiche? http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_bucktooth.gif

Ah, it actually kind of does the way you originally phrased it [and without your disclaimer]. But I stand corrected.

The Samson is also a viable contender. I spent 20 min at the SHOT show looking at and getting a demo from the Samson rep and I will be trying on out one of these days, replacing a DD Lite Rail 10 on a gun (carbine gas/low profile gas block).

Good luck!
Nightvisionary
07-12-12, 03:21
Ah, it actually kind of does the way you originally phrased it [and without your disclaimer]. But I stand corrected.

The Samson is also a viable contender. I spent 20 min at the SHOT show looking at and getting a demo from the Samson rep and I will be trying on out one of these days, replacing a DD Lite Rail 10 on a gun (carbine gas/low profile gas block).

Good luck!

The Samson is good to go. I will be purchasing another (9 inch) on Friday for my mid length carbine.
Steve S.
07-12-12, 03:29
If you really want to stay light weight and still attach accessories, I'd take a hard look at the Midwest Industries Gen 2 SS rails.
Tzook
07-12-12, 08:35
The Samson is the only one I have experience with, and I can't speak highly enough about it. It's insanely light, the rail attachment feature works great, and it feels excellent in the hand.