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Caeser25
04-02-10, 09:25
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Daniel-Defense-EZ-CAR-7-0-Rail-Carbine-Handguard-p/dd%205010.htm
TriumphRat675
04-02-10, 09:38
Cool - looks like it uses a similar kind of screw as the Omega rail to tighten the rail to the barrel nut.

Wonder what the upside/downside are compared to the Omega rail? What niche would it fill the Omega doesn't?
Slippers
04-02-10, 09:39
Since it's not freefloat and costs half as much as the original Omega, it looks like it's meant to compete with the troy and kac drop-in rail systems.
TriumphRat675
04-02-10, 09:50
Didn't look at the price. :o Thanks.
MaceWindu
04-02-10, 14:13
Cool - looks like it uses a similar kind of screw as the Omega rail to tighten the rail to the barrel nut.

Wonder what the upside/downside are compared to the Omega rail? What niche would it fill the Omega doesn't?

"... This is NOT a free float handguard. If looking for a free float handguard, please see the Omega rail.

Per the add...

Mace
TehLlama
04-02-10, 19:14
I'm not seeing how this is much of a leap over the TROY MRF-DI's, or the existing offerings.
It'll still be a great seller when packaged with the complete uppers, just wish it had QD cups in the rear like the old Omega
bkb0000
04-02-10, 19:15
RAS alternative.. dig it. be curious to see how it fastens and how tightly

1 oz heavier than the omega, though... i wonder why
justin_247
04-03-10, 17:52
RAS alternative.. dig it. be curious to see how it fastens and how tightly

1 oz heavier than the omega, though... i wonder why

I remember watching an interview on YouTube of a DD rep at the SHOT show and he stated that one of the reasons they were producing this rail was that it was easier to machine. Probably the lack of QD points for a sling swivel resulted in a higher weight. I wonder how rock solid it will be in comparison to a Troy, especially since you can remove the bottom rail like the RAS does. On this one, it looks as if the bottom rail has some fasteners, so I imagine it'll tighten down better than the bottom rail on the RAS.

Maybe DD is trying to get more MIL contracts?
Thomas M-4
04-03-10, 20:20
No heat shields :confused: I would rather have a heat shield than a continuous rail.
But its still :cool:.
scottryan
04-03-10, 20:39
I'd rather have a RAS

I don't like the cantilever rail over the delta ring

I don't like the uneven stud/grove picatinnny rail spacing that allows the end of the rail to stick past a rail cover.
bkb0000
04-03-10, 20:41
it is odd that DD leaves that big chunk of non-rail at the ends of their rails.. i wouldn't be able to mount my light on the DD like i do on the RAS on my current keep-a-light-on-it gun.

but for a buck fifty, it's hard to complain.
Redhat
04-04-10, 13:52
How does this one compare to the Troy version BC sells?
Robb Jensen
04-04-10, 13:58
The rail is quite nice. Like a RAS or Surefire rail it's rigid but not freefloating. It's less expensive than both and does the same thing.

The four screws press against the factory barrel nut and force the rail forward into the handguard cap making it rigid.

As indicated it isn't freefloating. It's a great way for agencies or persons who aren't allowed to remove barrel nuts, barrels etc. Like a 'agency' type sling attachments for a M4 castle nut it's easily installed by the end user with common tools in about 5-10 minutes. If you desire freefloating get the DD Omega.
taz95dog
04-05-10, 08:05
:mad:reading that post just cost me $260.00.i got the dd omega 7.i have to stop looking at this stuff...bill...:D