I chopped down my Midwest Industries SCAR17 rail (PICS)

[1911-A1]

(This is a cross-post from FNforum.net)

I had a MI extended rail for my SCAR17, and decided the length and weight didn't suit my uses for the gun, but the OEM rail was too short for mounting a light and VFG comfortably, so I put it under a chop saw and ended up with what I consider the ideal rail for general use. It covers the gas block assembly and gives you just enough room to mount accessories without extending too far and adding too much weight. I might have gone for a Branham rail if they were available, but I suspect this might be lighter, but I don't have a way to compare them.

[Fox33]

#1 surprised 140 views and no comments

#2 ballsy move, IDK how many innovations have come from "F this I am doing it"

#3 not me but I can see exactly why you did it

[Dave_M]

I'm planning on doing something similar with an SBR.

[RHINOWSO]

Nice work. I considered the Branham rails for awhile and would consider something like this maybe for my 13" 17.

[Dave_M]

Nice work. I considered the Branham rails for awhile and would consider something like this maybe for my 13" 17.

Branham just anounced on FB the other day they were considering having a limited run done (100 units) if they were shown enough interest.

[Fox33]

I apologize ahead of time if I am highjacking

Since someone let the cat out of the bag today I am sure Alan wont mind me linking this here. https://www.facebook.com/HandlDefense

Their mk.17/mk.20 improvement program has CF handguards in short, mid, and long lengths. These are true QD fore rail kits. When OEM barrels are used (OEM trunnions) the 4 torx head screws and two pull pins are all that need to be removed. I do know they have several lengths and types of rails. IDK if he is planning to include the heat sink and the mirage mitigation stuff. I know that he is hoping the rekindle of common sense in DC might change some perspectives in Tampa and Bragg, he is close holding on all the cool trinkets.

Their short rail is about this long (a touch longer IIRC) The mid is longer than the Full VLTOR (edit: just looked at a pic right about the same length as the Full VLTOR)or MI.

[ptmccain]

Makes no sense to chop it down, IMO.

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[1911-A1]

Makes no sense to chop it down, IMO.

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It makes plenty of sense to mod equipment to suit your needs. There aren't any products readily available that fill this requirement. Plus, I can sell the remaining rail to someone who wants an EXTRA long handguard.

Now, making a "simulated full auto" SCAR video, for example, that would make no sense.

[Squid]

Now, making a "simulated full auto" SCAR video, for example, that would make no sense.

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[MBtech]

It makes plenty of sense to mod equipment to suit your needs. There aren't any products readily available that fill this requirement. Plus, I can sell the remaining rail to someone who wants an EXTRA long handguard.

Now, making a "simulated full auto" SCAR video, for example, that would make no sense.

Gonna agree 100% here, I'm in the same boat, I don't need a lot of xtra space out front, but just enough to suit my purpose with the rifle. I want my AFG a smidge more forward and a light, thats it, anything else out front is not needed.