Are the two piece free float rails (Midwest Industries) where you don't have to remove the barrel and sight post as good as one piece free floats? How do they attach and is there any room for movement?
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Are the two piece free float rails (Midwest Industries) where you don't have to remove the barrel and sight post as good as one piece free floats? How do they attach and is there any room for movement?
Here's an article that was posted here a little over a year-and-a-half ago which covers the subject pretty extensively:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=17077
I had hoped to get some feedback on the 2 piece rails by Troy and MI. Any info is appreciated.
They're not in the same league, as you will see by the price. The MI should mount solidly, but it weights quite a bit more, around 15 oz if I remember. The Troy is under 9 oz.
I have the Troy and it clamps onto the barrel extension very tightly. It has anti-rotation notches, and the bottom part fits tight to the top with no wiggle.
If I had a carbine, I would consider MI based on their reputation. With my 12 rail, I'm glad I bought the Troy. But I got mine used same price as the new MI :).
I have the MI 2 piece ff rails mount very solid no movement at all. The only dislike i have is the width of the rail its alittle wider than i would like, but no regrets here.
DD omega is the only rail i'd use.. 8oz, goes on in 5 minutes with nothing more than a screwdriver, backed up by DD's outstanding customer service, no sharp edges, it's the best FF 2-piece available, and they're cheap for what you get.
A while back Military Morons did a review of a bunch of different rail systems including some of the two piece floating ones.
It would be worth going over there and checking it out.
I have a MI two piece FF rail on one of my rifles. Its a 10" one. It works really well. It is a bit fat in the ass and as others have said a tad heavy. Having said that I never plan on using my rifle for anything other than at a range or maybe doing some hunting. I have also had a DD Omega, and a Surfire (Not FF), and a VLTOR CASV-EL.
The MI are actually pretty decent for the price. Yes you can buy a better FF rail. It comes down to application and what you are willing to spend.
If I had to suggest one to you for the most rock solid performance under $300 I would suggest the VLTOR CASV-EL. This thing is almost like having a monolithic rail on your rifle. No need to remove the FSP and you don't have to cut your Delta Ring to install so it is totally reversable and portable to your next rifle and it free floats your barrel. The only thing you need to do is remove your front sling swivel and bolt it on.
If you are on a strict budget and can only spend around $175 get the MI for your carbine. It will work just fine if you are a casual shooter and you don't want divorce when your wife signs for the UPS delivery.
If you plan on some REAL hard use of your rifle save your pennies and get the CASV or Omega or Troy. IF you are going to dish it out and go to hell and back with that rifle do yourself a favor and then go whole hog and install a Larue.
Just my two cents.
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If I had to suggest one to you for the most rock solid performance under $300 I would suggest the VLTOR CASV-EL. This thing is almost like having a monolithic rail on your rifle. No need to remove the FSP and you don't have to cut your Delta Ring to install so it is totally reversable and portable to your next rifle and it free floats your barrel. The only thing you need to do is remove your front sling swivel and bolt it on.
What he said. Different strokes for different folks .It really depends what your plans are for that rifle and how you intend to use it but me likey my CASV-EL alot!