Page 4 of 15 FirstFirst ... 2345614 ... LastLast
Results 31 to 40 of 149

Thread: Is a LaRue Quad Rail worth 250% more than a YHM Quad Rail?

  1. #31
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    1,663
    Feedback Score
    6 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by bkb0000 View Post
    whats a "mid-level" rail system, then? i would have said YHM IS a mid-level guard. its between the oddball or no-name crap you see on your annoying neighbor's bushmaster, and the splendier SWSs and LArues and DDs.
    I agree, the YHM is a mid-level rail system. I concede the point.

    Quote Originally Posted by TheLandlord
    You will be happier with a plain Jane handguard than to get a bargain-priced rail system. Seriously. Get the LaRue, man.
    I disagree. The YHM free-floating rails are certainly better than regular handguards. They are certainly easier to mount a white light and vert grip on than a plain jane handguard. For my T&E el-cheapo carbine I even purchased a UTG quad rail--I was just using it for a vert grip and a light so why do I care? It is heavier but it is a great value for the price.

    Like I said before though, I am a frugal man. I have an LMT and an ACOG on my SHTF carbine because LMT uppers are great and I don't think anything comes close to the ACOG for the money (and I am a little biased from my experience in the Marine Corps). I still stand by that the YHM is just fine for mounting a vert grip and a white light so long as you don't mind the extra weight.

    I have been eyeballing the DD Omega for my SBR (as soon as I get the new stamp!) because of the ease of install and because I plan to forward mount an EOtech on it.

    Quote Originally Posted by SuicideHz
    Remember, those that have tried more than a few rails will recommend many others over the YHM. Those that have only used YHM will of course talk about how happy they are to have their first railed fore end.
    I've owned other rail systems before but for the basic purpose (I know, I'm a broken record, a white light and vert grip) I can still recommend the YHM.
    Last edited by Dave_M; 11-16-08 at 22:42. Reason: Added some more info

  2. #32
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    FBG, TX
    Posts
    4
    Feedback Score
    0
    Originally Posted by bkb0000 View Post
    whats a "mid-level" rail system, then? i would have said YHM IS a mid-level guard. its between the oddball or no-name crap you see on your annoying neighbor's bushmaster, and the splendier SWSs and LArues and DDs.
    I agree, the YHM is a mid-level rail system. I concede the point.
    The no name oddball shit on BMs is YHM. Most of the BMAS (Bushmaster Modular Accessory System) is made up from YHM parts.

  3. #33
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Northwest IN
    Posts
    3,119
    Feedback Score
    2 (100%)
    Hmm... I dunno about that one. I would rather take a decent pair of quality M4 handguards and mount a short piece of rail at 1:30 and throw an X300 on there than pay for a YHM. That little piece of rail costs next to nothing and I wouldn't mind not being able to resell it. The YHM on the other hand, isn't so cheap but I know reselling it would be a pain in the ass...

    Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball...

  4. #34
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    oregon
    Posts
    7,126
    Feedback Score
    7 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by nrode View Post
    The no name oddball shit on BMs is YHM. Most of the BMAS (Bushmaster Modular Accessory System) is made up from YHM parts.
    Hahahaha... that's bad ass.

    I'm still getting a YHM, though. If they truly suck balls, then I'll be able to tell people "I tried YHM, and they sucked balls. You don't want your balls sucked by a piece of ****ed up aluminum, now do you?"

    And I didn't fully disclose my true intent anyway- I plan to take it down to my father's machine shop and hack on it. I have an idea, but I don't know if it'll work, so I gotta have something cheap to try it on first.

  5. #35
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    oregon
    Posts
    7,126
    Feedback Score
    7 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by SuicideHz View Post
    Hmm... I dunno about that one. I would rather take a decent pair of quality M4 handguards and mount a short piece of rail at 1:30 and throw an X300 on there than pay for a YHM. That little piece of rail costs next to nothing and I wouldn't mind not being able to resell it. The YHM on the other hand, isn't so cheap but I know reselling it would be a pain in the ass...
    man... we're talkin about a hunna dolla. that's nothin... you'll blow more than that for a half hour in a decent hooker, and guards will last you a hell of a lot longer than a half hour. even crappy guards.

  6. #36
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Northwest IN
    Posts
    3,119
    Feedback Score
    2 (100%)
    No, I'm afraid I'd still rather not waste the money and use the good ol' M4 handguards...

    A $100 hooker? Oh, she might linger LOT longer than you think depending on how much lysol you use or don't use

    Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball...

  7. #37
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    24
    Feedback Score
    0
    I just put the YHM rifle length customizable round handguard on my mid-length 18" 6.8 SPC. It's a nice slender handguard that allows me to mount "what I want, where I want." No problems and everyone who has seen it seem to like it. Yes, it's not the serious quad rail, but round shooting comfort was first on my list with adaptability second. Since the time of the photo, I added the 3"rail forend for a Bobro Gen 2 bi-pod. Also looking at a Daniel Defense 1 O'Clock mount for an optional Aimpoint T-1 positioned closer to the scope.

    Last edited by tkosiba; 11-17-08 at 07:07.

  8. #38
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    The South
    Posts
    4,193
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)
    Yes, it is absolutely worth the additional cost. The LaRue is lightweight, has an anti-rotation feature built into the design, has built-in q.d. swivel points on each side of the rail at the rear, and is extremely well made.

    Not to mention that Mark GIVES a great deal of gear away to our war fighters. He truly supports our troops and puts his money where his mouth is routinely.

    Buy the LaRue and don't look back.

    Oh, and you get a 'Dillo bottle opener, LaRue hat, and LaRue dry rub seasoning with each purchase.....what is not to like.

  9. #39
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    Posts
    930
    Feedback Score
    0
    The first AR I ever bought was a RRA with a YHM rail.

    Would I buy those same parts again knowing what I know now? Probably not.

    However, I am looking at that rifle and wanting to make some changes, and I have been wondering if I should swap out a free float rail that I have never had any issues with? Everything fits on it and it seems to be "in spec". It IS heavier, but not $150 heavier, and it's only a 7.0 rail so it's not that heavy to begin with. it hasn't twisted or moved in a couple thousand rounds, so it seems solid.

    I'm torn. All my other rails are DD Lite or Omega, and they are great. But I'd feel silly trashing a rail that doesn't see to have any issues. But I like/want "good" stuff across the board, too.

    Since this rifle is probably going to a a KISS rifle and nothing is going on the rails aside from rail covers anyway I should probably remove it and put handguards back on it.

    I'll also add this - Magpul XTM panels fit better on the YHM than on my DD 12.0 rail. They are slightly loose on the DD 12.0 and fit snug on my DD 9.0 Lite and 9.0 Omega, and on the YHM as well. Tolerance differences between the rails and XTM panels? But panels that are tight on the other rails are still ever so loose on thr 12.0 rail.

    Just thinking out loud.
    Last edited by mmike87; 11-17-08 at 10:34.

  10. #40
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    1,663
    Feedback Score
    6 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by JoshNC View Post
    Oh, and you get a 'Dillo bottle opener, LaRue hat, and LaRue dry rub seasoning with each purchase.....what is not to like.
    Don't forget about the tactical paint mixer you get sometimes too

Page 4 of 15 FirstFirst ... 2345614 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •