Daniel DefenseMFR vs Noveske NSR, ROG Tactical
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I just received my 13.5" NSR rail in the mail today and wanted to do some compare/contrast shots with the Daniel Defense MFR 12.0" it will be replacing. These rails are both similar in more ways than one. On a side note a big +1 for ROG Tactical out of CA. I ordered this rail at 3pm EST Saturday and it arrived today, great customer service too and free shipping.
Similarities
~Free floating
~Continuous top rail
~Slots for attaching accessories only where you need them
~Emphasis on weight savings and slim profile
~Made by reputable companies with a commitment to quality
Differences
~Barrel nut, with the NSR being theoretically more sturdy/a better attachment method
~Profile with DD being tublar while the NRS has squared but rounded corners
~NSR is lighter
~NSR has a anti-rotation pin built into it for those with Noveske/MUR upper receivers. Adds a little bit more peace of mind.
~NSR is shorter and thinner side to side than the DD MFR
Both rails use a very similar method of attachment for accessories. I included a couple of pictures at the bottom of this. It looks like the NSR is a more refined and compact method compared to the DD. Both do not require complicated or annoying backing plates that require removing the rail to install. DD only offers rail sections while the NSR offers direct mount accessories like the QD attachment. Hopefully other manufactures will start making direct mount parts as well.
No new information in my post but these rails are very similar and if anyone was trying to decide between the two this may help.
I'm getting this installed this week and look forward to the weight savings, even if it is small.
12.0" vs 13.5"
http://i46.tinypic.com/j9245t.jpg
width comparison:
http://i50.tinypic.com/33bh35v.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/11b3pmo.jpg
DD MFR internal profile:
http://i50.tinypic.com/2nm100y.jpg
NSR, ribbed for stiffness:
http://i49.tinypic.com/sm58wg.jpg
Beefy long NSR barrel nut, more than twice as long as the DD:
http://i45.tinypic.com/2rxk1vr.jpg
NSR accessory attachment:
http://i45.tinypic.com/b6antg.jpg
DD accessory attachement:
http://i50.tinypic.com/2l8yplf.jpg
Anti-rotation pin:
http://i48.tinypic.com/hs3yqd.jpg