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    Noveske NSR FF tube questions.

    1. Noveske's website states the NSR is made of "Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum". Due the hollow designs of FF tubes where there is nothing at the front to brace it, how durable are FF tubes, the NSR in particular which appears thinner than early FF types? Do they dent easily? I would think even a steel tube could bend and dent.

    2. I currently only own standard Colt handguards (Older style Colt SP1-type CAR). I never liked the thicker feel of the M4 double heat-shielded handguards. How thick is the NSR WITH their accessory clip on handguards compared to my Colt CAR handguards?

    3. How is the heat shielding qualities compared directly with Colt CAR handguards?

    4. How does the weight compare directly with the CAR with all components necessary for the handguard conversion?
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    This video will might give you some visual reference.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C1f_...BFdfw&index=19

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    NSR

    If you will search around youtube, you will find several installation vids. Look closely at the barrel nut length and mounting.
    While this rail is a ton lighter, there is no weakness that I have found.

    I am currently running NSR's on all my guns. I cannot say enough on the quality and performance. The only problem I could see would be that not many people have them still, so finding someone at the range to let you actually see one may be hard.
    I will say this, buy one and if you do not like it I will buy it from you. Noveske is at the top with their products.

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    The NSR is very solid setup, so have no fear. With the longer than average barrel nut, it makes for a very solid rail.

    Side to side, my 13.5 NSR is ~1.5" and a little less than 2" top to bottom. They don't call it the NSR (Noveske Skinny/Slim Rail) for nothing!

    As far as weight, I want to say the 13.5" is around 11oz w/ the barrel nut, so it's pretty light for how solid it is.

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    When we first got an NSR to play with, I figured out that NSR meant.. NOT a SERIOUS RAIL.

    It felt like a joke. But after installing it... it seemed pretty solid. The downside.. at least for now, is that you effectively have a tube that you can only mount shit to the top of.

    I hate tube style handguards beyond belief... so this thing would have had to be a Christ like miracle to win me over. But if you're all about light and lean.... or are looking for a competition style handguard, by all means.

    As far as this keymod thing goes... it remains to be seen as to the willingness of the AR realm to adopt another mounting standard.
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    Noveske NSR FF tube questions.

    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    The downside.. at least for now, is that you effectively have a tube that you can only mount shit to the top of.
    I assume you mean that native keymod mounts are still limited in availability; considering you can mount rail sections where ever you'd like and thus mount whatever you like, where ever you like.

    -john
    Last edited by bzdog; 04-02-13 at 11:39.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bzdog View Post
    I assume you mean that native keymod mounts are still limited in availability; considering you can mount rail sections where ever you'd like and thus mount whatever you like, where ever you like.

    -john
    Exactly. If the NSRs came with rail sections like the Geissele for example... it'd really be a non-issue I guess...

    Just a choice between a soul-less tube that looks like a retail clothing display fixture and a work of art.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    The downside.. at least for now, is that you effectively have a tube that you can only mount shit to the top of.
    You mean besides hand stops, two kinds of light mounts, sling swivels, bipod mounts, and rail covers?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Famine View Post
    You mean besides hand stops, two kinds of light mounts, sling swivels, and rail covers?
    I'm not sure what you're getting at. We couldn't mount any of that stuff.

    That sucker is NSR history anyway. Sold it off.
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    I haven't had any issue mounting anything on my NSRs. If you're not into the KeyMod pic rail sections, Magpul's MOE polymer sections offer a great, rounded-off, lighter alternative. Everything I've needed to mount has been mounted without issue.

    Strong as hell, light and slim. They do get a bit warm though.

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