Geissele HK416 10.5" rail pics and specs
I was lucky enough to get a couple of HK416 rails from Geissele that were left over from a contract. I was familiar with the prototypes and they made some improvements such as the QD cups at the 10 and 2 position on the production ones. Here are some pics showing it's dimensions in relation to the factory rail and weights. The price was in line with the AR versions already released, I think they were well worth the price considering how much work goes into them and what they offer over the factory rail.
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Installed, off the gun, and the factory HG
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...u/IMG_4926.jpg
Width comparison
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...u/IMG_4925.jpg
Height and length comparison
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...u/IMG_4910.jpg
Terrorist view
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...u/IMG_4911.jpg
Showing the cut off sling loops and proximity to the gas block
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...u/IMG_4906.jpg
Bare Geissele handguard
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...u/IMG_4903.jpg
Geissele handguard with all accessory rails and screws
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...u/IMG_4904.jpg
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Factory Rail
Both the HK416 factory rail and the Geissele weight 12.6 oz. With the Geissele you gain 2 QD cups and an inch (+) of handguard. When you add all 3 accessory rails/screws the Geissele comes in at 14.6 oz., which would be less than the factory rail with two QD mounts. Also, you get a much smaller OD handguard that improves control and adaptability. It's made with the same boringly predictable perfection as all Geissele products. After this I'm looking at upgrading my 6920 and Larue Stealth rifles to these as well.