Which DD rail for my 10.5" SBR

[Cameron]

I have two rifles with the fantastic Daniel Defense 12.0 Lite rails, one is my Colt barreled 16" and the other is a Daniel Defense SPR Complete upper, and first I have to say DD makes a great product.

DD 12.0 Lite Rail on 16" Colt barrel
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/th_CAMZCOLTHBARL.jpg (http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/?action=view&current=CAMZCOLTHBARL.jpg)

Daniel Defense Complete SPR 16" Upper with 12.0 Lite Rail
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/th_CAMZDDSPRL.jpg (http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/?action=view&current=CAMZDDSPRL.jpg)

Yesterday I purchased an LMT 10.5" upper (http://www.lewismachine.net/product.php?p=68&cid=6&session=9870315b373bc78835cbf069d181855f) for my new SBR.

I am trying to find the longest rail possible (I will be milling off the front sight post, and using a flip up on the rail), that will still allow me to add a Noveske KX3 (http://noveskerifleworks.com/cgi-bin/imcart/display.cgi?cat=11) or a suppressor.

I am wondering if the Daniel Defense 10.0 Lite rail (http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=465) is too long for the 10.5" barrel. I couldn't even find the 10.0 Lite rail on DD's site

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
Cameron

[BSHNT2015]

Did you look at the Omega 7" rail?

[Cameron]

I am after the longest possible rail and the 7" Omega rail is way too short.

I called DD and spoke with one of the guys,(great customer service BTW) and I am going with the 10" Lite rail.

The KX3 will be slightly covered by the end of the rail and I will have to use a strap wrench to tighten the flash hider as the rail will cover the flats.

I will order the rail and KX3 today.

Cameron

[Loner]

Try the Mk18 rail which is at 9.5"

[Marler5811]

Try the Mk18 rail which is at 9.5"

That's what I originally told him when he emailed me, but he wanted a rail system that was black. We haven't anodized any MK18s in black so he opted for the 10.0. This is a great looking configuration. Recently build one for my buddy just like it.

[Cameron]

Joe,

Thanks for the information on the phone this morning, and your responsiveness here. Daniel Defense has one of the best reputations for great customer communication and service and I appreciate it, and spend my money accordingly. That is why all my rails and sling mounts are DD, and the reason I bought the DD SPR upper, so please pass on to the powers that be, that I am an extremely satisfied customer.

I will get the 10.0 Lite ordered, as the new SBR has been shipped already.

Cameron

[Cameron]

Here is the finished product:
LMT 10.5" with Daniel Defense 10.0 Lite rail.

I am very happy with it.

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/th_CAMZLMTSBRL.jpg (http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/?action=view&current=CAMZLMTSBRL.jpg) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/th_CAMZLMTSBRR.jpg (http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/?action=view&current=CAMZLMTSBRR.jpg)

[restfortheweary]

Anyone running this rail on a 10.5 with an M4-2000. Is the mount exposed enough for proper attachment?

[Cameron]

I don't think it will fit as the flats on the FH are partially covered by the rail.

[restfortheweary]

Thanks, I couldn't tell from the angle of the pic. I knew it would be close.

[JLM]

9.5 FSP anyone? ;)

[adh]

Anyone got any pics of a 7.0 lite rail on a 10.5" upper? I am considering this for when I replace the upper on my SBR. Would love to use the new Omega X in a 7.0, but without knowing for sure whether or not or when that will ever come to production, I'm leaning toward the lite rail

thanks

[JTrusty]

http://www.gearsector.com/img/misc/forum/gsr/01.jpg

[johnpuga1982]

Here is the finished product:
LMT 10.5" with Daniel Defense 10.0 Lite rail.

I am very happy with it.

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/th_CAMZLMTSBRL.jpg (http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/?action=view&current=CAMZLMTSBRL.jpg) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/th_CAMZLMTSBRR.jpg (http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Camz%20AR15s/?action=view&current=CAMZLMTSBRR.jpg)

Do you still have pictures of this? I'm actually looking into doing the same thing.