I've only used two rails a Sure Fire M73 and now a Troy DI, both carbine length. I've never wanted to do any permanent modifications to my weapon or my issue weapon. I started looking for a QD sling swivel mount to add to my SF rail. I was frustrated after checking the internet including SF’s website for a
Sling swivel to attach to the SF rail so I called Sure Fire about the female threads on their rail.
I was surprised and disappointed to learn SF did not recommend using a sling on their rail at all and the threads were an addition that just dd not work out.
I was disappointed until I found Troy. I love my Troy DI rail even with out the four screws installed it was very solid and their customer service was awesome. I bought the rail direct from Troy for ($149) less than I paid for the SF rail years ago. The addition of 4 QD mounts was awes some. I quickly became annoyed with the full 360 degree turning of the QD sling mount and the attached sling, My rifle rides in a rifle case 98% of the time and the sling is often screwed up when I go to take the weapon out. Enter the DD Omega rail for my new BCM midlength carbine, To me extra cost is an issue but the fact that my sling will be ready and in the correct position when I need it will be worth it. Until then a pair of RRA middy hand guards are on the rifle in the safe.
I will keep the Troy rail, it is a good piece of equipment, I gave the SF rail to a buddy I work with. I love surefire lights and have used them since 1992 but if the company tells me I can not put a sling on their rail I'm not impressed with that product and would not recommend it to any one who wanted to mount a sling on their weapon with a rail system. This along with a light was the only reason I wanted a rail on my gun!
Can any one tell me how far the DD will allow the QD sling mounts to spin?
So I am not talking about a YHM rail vs. a LaRue rail but here but I agree you do get what you pay for. As long as you walk into your purchase with both eyes open and know what you are buying go for it.
The information shared here on this site has saved me ass ache and money! I would not have known about the benefits of many items with out doing some reading here. If you do not want to hear what other people, some with strong opinions, have to say do not waste your time or ours.
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