Anybody have experience with these two? I've got a 9" NSR on my SBR 300 Blackout and like it a lot. I'm trying to put together a budget build and ran across the Parallax Tactical rail which appears to be a near copy of the Noveske. Thoughts?
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Anybody have experience with these two? I've got a 9" NSR on my SBR 300 Blackout and like it a lot. I'm trying to put together a budget build and ran across the Parallax Tactical rail which appears to be a near copy of the Noveske. Thoughts?
Anybody?
Don't have their Keymod rail but I have two of their other rails and love them.
Here it is on my 6.8
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5449c038.jpg
Looks close enough? What are you looking for
My original thought was, and still is, that aesthetically the NSR is more appealing, as the outside is completely smooth while the PTX Keymod rail has funky ridges on the sides and bottom. That said, I went ahead and compared the two a little more and here is what I found:
Parallax Tactical FFSSR Keymod vs. Noveske NSR
OAL: 13.2" vs. 13.5"
Width: 1.52" vs. 1.48"
Weight: 8.6oz. vs. 7.9oz.
Total Weight (w/ barrel nut): 12.1oz. vs. 11.0oz.
Keymod Points (per side): 13 vs. 14
QD Sling Mount Sockets: 2 vs. 0
Anti-Rotation Device: None vs. Noveske Anti-Rotation Pin
Both are 6061-T6 aluminum extrusions
Both are Type III Class II Hard Coat Anodized
Both use proprietary steel barrel nuts (The PTX includes the wrench)
Price difference: ~$50, give or take
*Parallax Tactical also lists Noveske NSR polymer keymod panels on their website, which would suggest that the panels can be used on the PTX FFSSR Keymod rails, but I have not found actual confirmation of this. If the Noveske panels fit (and fit well) it basically makes the aesthetic appeal of the NSR a moot point.
After comparing the two I'm second guessing the 13.5" NSR I just purchased... Does anyone have any experience with Parallax Tactical as a company? Are they GTG?
No reason to second guess yourself. Both are good rails.
Thanks for the responses guys. I don't know much about Parallax Tactical as a company except they were quick to respond to emails which I always see as a good sign.
Can't comment on that rail but while I was on their site looking at their other rail, i noticed they currently have their blem keymod rails for sale for much less. If i was looking at a keymod rail, id probably pick one up to try. Just a heads up
I have both rails. I wouldn't call it a copy of the NSR. Just a new key mod rail to hit the market. The Parallax version feels very similar to the nsr. I actually prefer the look of the parallax rail.
I installed some nsr rail panels on the parallax rail and it was a real chore. I had to file/shave almost every piece to get them to fit. Not sure if it was a cerakote issue or what, but it was a real pita.
I would definitely recommend the parallax rail. Can't be beat for the price, and the integrated qd sockets are a nice touch.
Also parallax is a great local gun store of mine. Best shop in San Diego by a long shot. They machine all these parts on site. Pretty cool. Also check out their extreme key mod upper they have. Great price on a quality complete upper.
I have two NSR rails (both 13.5") and really like them, but they were the only Keymod rails around when I got them. Here are a few clarifications you need to consider:
1. The Noveske anti-rotation pin is moot unless you drill the matching hole in your receiver. It is meant for the Noveske-spec VLTOR upper that is machined with the hole for the pin. You don't really need it if you properly torque the barrel nut. My home built upper didn't use it and it's as rock solid today as it was when I first put it together nearly 18 months ago with one of the very first NSRs shipped out.
2. The Noveske doesn't need a special wrench, which is why it doesn't come with one. You can use a standard crow's foot on a torque wrench or an adjustable wrench and your calibrated elbow, if you're one to do that.
3. You aren't going to cover the entire rail in rail panels because there is no need to do that with Keymod, which is why they aren't called "rail covers." You only need them where you usually grip the rail to help isolate your hand from the heat of your barrel. So, a lot of the rail will still be exposed, if that sort of thing matters to you.