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    Why do you like the rail that you do?

    Ive had a yhm light rail, a seekins mcsr, fortis rev and two nsrs. So far I love the nsrs the best. Theyre so light, fit my hand great and beside their sometimes tempermental barrel nut alignment theyre awesome. I'm considering a geissele mark 2 or centurion cmr for my next build. Part of me says go with what I know I like a lot (nsr) but part of me says tey something different. Ive got my lightweight build 14.5 dd lw barrel with 13.5 nsr so absolute lightweight isnt necessary thus me considering something different. Just looking for some insight from people who have had an nsr but other newer rails as well.

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    I was into the keymod phase for a hot minute when the NSR came out, but they don't really get me too excited like a lot of guys here. My favorite rails are the URX 3.1 And the Geissele MK1 (especially since the new ones have QD sling points). All I run is a light. No fore grip, hand stop, etc., so I really don't need much in the way of rail panels. The URX is much lighter, but the MK1 is friggin bomb proof. They both feel awesome in the hand. If I was building a gun, I'd pick the MK1. If I was buying a gun, I'd get one with the URX 3.1.
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    Re: Why do you like the rail that you do?

    I use the Samson tube, Rainier arms version. It's slick, light, uses stock barrel nut, came with a QD, and it does look cool.

    It a popular choice and gets beat up, Stag, Colt and others use it for their 3 gun ready rifles.

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    I have two DD rails, one a 9" Omega X (I like) the other a 12" "LITE" rail, I do not like anymore.

    Why I chose a "quad rail" a second time when I got a Omega X on a new rifle? Because I am use to it.

    I want an NSR simply because how light it is. I really want to replace my hefty "LITE" rail. There is no doubt, however, that it is quality, and durable!

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    Troy VTAC 13.5, Diameter, slickness, no unwanted/needed rails. fairly lightweight and seems to be sturdy.
    This one used the proprietary barrel nut and the 2 helicoil attachment points.
    I want to try an NSR or the new BCM coming out, but may have to go on another carbine.
    No reason to change this one. No complaints.
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    I would like to give a Geissele rail a shot. I like the URX 3.1 a whole lot because I would actually use the 3 and 9 o clock rails and I don't like the integral BUIS of the URX II.

    I currently run a DD RIS II and love how durable they are. I went from a KAC RAS to the RIS II and the added length is appreciated for zeroing lasers, forward mounting my light, and having a longer sight radius with my BUIS.

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    I'm currently using and really enjoying the DD RIS2 m4a1 FSP. It has everything I was looking for in a rail. Allows me to get my hand further out, has a very tight strong and reassuring lockup to the barrel nut. Allowed me to retain the a2 FSP (that's a big one for me). Gets my light closer to the end of the barrel (the shadow bothered me) And while it wasn't meant for this purpose, its a nice bonus. I can remove the bottom half to clean and oil the outside of the barrel if the need comes up. Only down side is its a bit heavy, but not unbearable by any means.

    Are there better rails out there? Sure, most likely but this one has met all my needs and most of my wants.

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    I've had the KAC URX 2, the Samson EVO, whatever comes on the LWRC M6, a Samson Star C, a Troy Bravo and now a Larue PredatAR.

    So far my favorite is the LaRue. It fits my hand perfectly, and I love the system. I do however like the KAC URX 3.1 better, but not enough to drop the coin on it when I'm already very happy with what I have.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tzook View Post
    So far my favorite is the LaRue. It fits my hand perfectly, and I love the system.
    I really like the LaRue, as well.

    However, my personal favorite right now is Daniel Defense's new DDM4 rail that's coming on their rifles. It's very similar to the LaRue in profile, except slightly thinner.

    Unfortunately, DD does not sell the rail by itself.

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    I had a VLTOR VIS on my Noveske but with the Switchblock, it was like a 9.5" rail and a heavy SOB. I sold off the rifle and picked up a BCM with the 12" Centurion. I liked that it was two-piece and I wanted a quad rail. The NSR never really did anything for me, but I'm anticipating using BCM's upcoming rail for whenever I have the money to build my fiance an AR. Keymod to keep it slick with mounting options at the 45*, apparently will be the lightest on the market, comes in 13", and at a great price. I'm thinking it'll go very well with their Comp 1 on a 14.5" LW barrel.
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