Which rail, I'm torn between 3...........
I can get any of them for about the same price and there are really just two main differences. The troy and Midwest Industries clamp on and don't require removal of gas system, and as such they are mid length rails that would leave my front FSB. The Yankee Hill is a rifle length and would extend over my gas block meaning a new low profile gas block and cleaner looking front end with longer rail.
I'm torn on which way to go. The clamp on ones seem much easier and much less work, but am just not sure they are really a good long term sturdy option. At the same time, I read posts that question YHM quality compared to troy, dd, etc.
I currently have a 12 inch Yankee Hill rail to install that I picked up yesterday, but after sleeping on it and thinking about how much is involved in getting it installed, I'm back thinking about one of the clamp on ones again. So what do you think? What should I do? Give me some additional input to help me make this decision and move on. Sorry for the stupid post.
The Midwest Industries Mid length clamp on one:
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/...category_id=72
The Troy mid length clamp on version:
http://www.troyind.com/MRFRails.html
The YHM Lite Rails: (scroll down page)
http://www.yankeehillmachine.com/store/forearms.html
Rifle this will go on:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/...279c009552.jpg
What color finish on your upper&lower?
txbond, what color finish is on your upper and lower? I LIKE,I LIKE.
Narrowed down to Troy MRF
Okay, I've narrowed it down to the Troy MRF rail.
Next step I need help in deciding is whether I should leave the FSB as is and just get the 9" MRF-M mid-length version, or if it makes sense to bob the FSB and get a longer rail with flip up sight, like the 12" or 13.8" MRF version?
They all clamp on the same way, so all I have to do is cut off the delta ring assembly.
The reasons I guess would make a difference other than asthetics are:
-Type of optic
-Sight Radius
-Weight
-Rail Space Needs
-Barrel Length
-Use of Bipod
My answers to those items are:
-Not sure on optic, but leaning towards a glass 1-4, or maybe an aimpoint
-Sight radius would be longer on longer rail, but not sure it matters?
-Definately prefer less weight, but not sure difference is major
-Rail space is least concern as I would only possibly mount a bipod or flash light
-Barrel lenght on current rifle is a 16" 1/7 twist (saber defense I think)
-Bipod - I want a bipod for some longer range shooting but don't think it will live on the rifle.
So, all that said, any opinions on which length MRF makes most sense?
I found some comparison pictures of the two lengths at: http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/weapons.1.html