Troy alpha rail

[Rmm242]

http://troyind.com/%20/battlerails/troy-battlerail-alpha-coming-soon

Thoughts? I really like the look of them.

[kwelz]

Only problem from what I hear is that the Front sight doesn't lock up. Only down.

Other than that looks really good.

[1911-A1]

Oh, the front sight is "spring loaded". I wonder how strong the tension is, since they decided not to lock it open.

[Surf]

I would rather have one with a FSP cutout.

[Dano5326]

locking up is much more of a snag hazard with the 90 degree flips ups than the a-frame fixed front sights. IMO good feature.

Un-ass a car, armored vehicle, boat, whatever at mach speed, esp from concealment.. front sight is the usual offender.

It's also why I frequently get stupid questions about why I have my front flip sight set up "backwords"

[ra2bach]

Only problem from what I hear is that the Front sight doesn't lock up. Only down.

Other than that looks really good.

neither does the Magpul but no one lists that as a concern. come to think about it, neither does the ARMS 40L which, at least for a while, was well thought of...

[rob_s]

The KAC versions with integrated sight are spring-loaded now. They do not lock in the "up" position.

I agree with Surf though, I'd rather have versions of the Troy rail with FSP cutouts.

KAC

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/gun%20stuff/th_IMG_1125-1.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/gun%20stuff/?action=view&current=IMG_1125-1.mp4)

[CaptainDooley]

Yeah, if someone would come out with a tube like this with a FSP cutout for a middy I'd be thrilled - all I need is just enough room to put a light in front of the FSP - how long would that make the rail?

[Rmm242]

I'm tempted to try it out but I think I like the vtac version they make slightly better. I've got no first hand experience with the vtac but the Trx-e I held felt somewhat like a cheese grater.

[boomhower]

Free floating?

[Tact.medic]

So did you ever get it? post some pics and what do you think of it?

[ache_d]

buy it, its solid. Should have no doubts about it.

[Hitech50]

buy it, its solid. Should have no doubts about it.

+1, I put one on my rifle recently and I really like it.


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[djmorris]

I just put a 9" Alpha rail on my BCM middy. Although mine does not have the built in sight, I am liking the rail alot. It's locked up real nice and I have not even put any loctite on the mounting screws yet. Easy installation too and this is coming from a kitchen-table armorer :jester:

[Rmm242]

I got a very cheap Trx rail from a friend and went with it. I've been shooting it for over a year now and I wish I had got the alpha rail. I can't help but feel my rifle is on the heavy side. Especially once I put a optic on it.

I'll prob look to upgrade it when funds allow but for now it's going to remain as is. Great to hear positive things about it tho.

[WFO]

I'm tempted to try it out but I think I like the vtac version they make slightly better. I've got no first hand experience with the vtac but the Trx-e I held felt somewhat like a cheese grater.

Whenever these actually come out they should help the cheese grater effect:

http://troyind.com/%20/anew-products/troy-squid-grip-6-pack

[Rmm242]

I bought the standard Trx so I don't think those would work for me.

[djmorris]

I don't get the cheese grater thing. I do like the vtac version but....really? cheese grater? I don't find it uncomfortable in the least so I'm not sure what the vtac version really does offer over the original "cheese grater" design aside from a alternate look.

Is the TRX really that much more heavy than the Alpha? I wasn't aware there was much of a difference. I know my 9" Alpha rail weighs right around 9oz which is give or take what the Magpul handguards weigh. I think I may have even saved a little bit of weight when I switched from the MOE w/ rail sections to the Alpha rail.. it's definitely awesomely light.