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    Best Drop in Rails... Troy? or MI?

    I currently have a Troy 7in Carbine Drop in rail with 4 screws that secure the bottom to the top portion of the quad rail.

    I really like the looks of the MI Gen 2 Drop in's..

    My question, anyone have experience w/ the MI rails? My Troy is rock solid and does not budge.. and most of my add ons are Troy

    The only thing that stands out to me about the MI is the Monolithic look of the top rail section.. is that merely cosmetic?

    If I'm all over the place.. sorry.. not sure exactly how to word it..
    Thanks in advance.

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    The Centurion Arms C4 is the best in that category, albeit not quite "drop in". The Carbine Cut Out rail is the way to go if you have a carbine gas system.



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    I just put the MI mctar-17g2 on my new colt 6720 and they are awesome so far. Interesting set up in that there are no screws holding it together, just the delta ring like normal hand guards. I was worried about this, but it is rock solid so far. One thing I will say is they are super light. my rifle was actually a few ounces lighter with it then with the normal hand guards. installation is the same as normal hand guards, literally just drop them in and you're good to go. I have only had it for about a month and haven't done any classes or anything with it so I can't speak to its long term durability, but for the price, the MI rails are great.

    Oh and to answer the question, as far as I can tell, the monolithic look is completely cosmetic. There are no rails on that part, just flat metal and it doesn't connect in any way.
    Last edited by VT1032; 03-20-14 at 21:01.

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    Ive had two carbine length MI drop-ins. One on my 6920 and another on a RRA. I thought they were both solid. I changed out the 6920 to the Troy Charlie rail just cause I wanted the longer rail but I was very happy with the MI.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    The Centurion Arms C4 is the best in that category, albeit not quite "drop in". The Carbine Cut Out rail is the way to go if you have a carbine gas system.
    This. The centurion is really nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VT1032 View Post
    I just put the MI mctar-17g2 on my new colt 6720 and they are awesome so far. Interesting set up in that there are no screws holding it together, just the delta ring like normal hand guards. I was worried about this, but it is rock solid so far. One thing I will say is they are super light. my rifle was actually a few ounces lighter with it then with the normal hand guards. installation is the same as normal hand guards, literally just drop them in and you're good to go. I have only had it for about a month and haven't done any classes or anything with it so I can't speak to its long term durability, but for the price, the MI rails are great.

    Oh and to answer the question, as far as I can tell, the monolithic look is completely cosmetic. There are no rails on that part, just flat metal and it doesn't connect in any way.
    I had the exact opposite experience with that rail.

    If you don't want a carbine fsp cut out rail, like Iraqgunz mentioned, my choices would revolve around the KAC RAS and Daniel Defense Omega.

    I've not been impressed with the Troy rails I've handled; I feel other companies offer same/similar products at more competitive prices as well as being lighter.

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    I agree with jwperry on the Daniel Defense Omega rail. The Omega has the same ease of installation as a drop-in rail but will free float the barrel. It can be installed without removing the delta ring or hand guard cap, and requires only an Allen wrench, screw driver, and some locktite. Just be sure you get the Omega and not the Omega X
    Last edited by Tx_Aggie; 03-21-14 at 00:18.

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    As a freedom loving veteran and supporter of the U.S. Constitution; why anyone would purchase a Troy product after the events that came to light last year is beyond my understanding.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jwperry View Post
    I had the exact opposite experience with that rail.
    What was your experience with it? Like I said, I just put it on a brand new rifle and haven't had the chance to wring it out much. My delta ring is still insanely tight since it's brand new so that could be why mine is so solid right now.

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    woops, double tap.

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