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maybe i'd like to change to a different rail when something new is released in the future? maybe i want a shorter one? i don't friggin know. i only mentioned the brand being a factor because i was planning on buying a complete noveske rifle, and then the government got another hard-on for burning the constitution, ergo, everyone is sold out of complete rifles.
I changed out my troy alpha rail for the NSR rail and have no complaints. It's very sturdy, lightweight, and the barrel nut is not really an issue. It can be changed out just as easy as it went on.
Both rails have their good points and I like both....the Troy for price and the NSR for weight and overall looks. Since I own Troy rails already I see no point in changing.....I find no good reason to buy one just to keep up with the Jone's.
If I were building another AR I would consider the NSR rail if money was no object.
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I have an Alpha, and as soon as I can find an NSR somewhere in stock I will be replacing it. The Alpha is fine, and I haven't noticed any durability issues whatsoever, but the NSR is lighter and thinner, and I just plain dig that shit.![]()
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If you're not sure what rail you need you probably don't need one at all. Just buy a MOE handguard from magpul. It's cheaper and modular then if you see the need to add something you can just add rail segments to the MOE stock. If not I'd get whatever is available people can't find NSR's these days.
Last edited by Sean W.; 01-24-13 at 15:37.
It is actually much more than $60. First many Troy rails are often discounted and the keymods are $20 each, Troy ships with three. Then you must buy a special barrel wrench and often grind it to fit. So to be on par the NSR is at least $150 more. That's almost 2X the Troy.
That said, I have two NSRs and two Alpha rails with the newer mounting system. Both seem secure. While I really like the feel of the NSR, I have had to have one barrel nut put on a lathe to take a few thousand off so it fit over my barrel profile. The other did NOT line up within torque specs on a 7.5" diplomat barrel. I am not alone in the latter issue. Both uppers are Valtor Muir and neither installs were simple. To be fair, many do not have issues.
I am not trashing the NSR, I do love it. But you should know that the barrel nut can have it's issues.
Jt
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Last edited by Diver160651A; 01-24-13 at 08:50.
If you had mentioned cost, weight, profile, mounting or availability ... but it kinda sounds like you want to play dress-up with your Barbie. idk
This...If you're not sure what rail you need you probably don't need one at all.
and this too.If you feel like your current build may have some upgrades in the future I would go with a 16" barrel and stay away from.pinning anything.
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