Which DD rail for my 10.5" SBR

**Cameron** · 03-06-09, 08:12

I have two rifles with the fantastic Daniel Defense 12.0 Lite rails, one is my Colt barreled 16" and the other is a Daniel Defense SPR Complete upper, and first I have to say DD makes a great product.

DD 12.0 Lite Rail on 16" Colt barrel

Daniel Defense Complete SPR 16" Upper with 12.0 Lite Rail

Yesterday I purchased an LMT 10.5" upper for my new SBR.

I am trying to find the longest rail possible (I will be milling off the front sight post, and using a flip up on the rail), that will still allow me to add a Noveske KX3 or a suppressor.

I am wondering if the Daniel Defense 10.0 Lite rail is too long for the 10.5" barrel. I couldn't even find the 10.0 Lite rail on DD's site

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
Cameron

**BSHNT2015** · 03-06-09, 08:27

Did you look at the Omega 7" rail?

**Cameron** · 03-06-09, 09:49

I am after the longest possible rail and the 7" Omega rail is way too short.

I called DD and spoke with one of the guys,(great customer service BTW) and I am going with the 10" Lite rail.

The KX3 will be slightly covered by the end of the rail and I will have to use a strap wrench to tighten the flash hider as the rail will cover the flats.

I will order the rail and KX3 today.

Cameron

**Loner** · 03-06-09, 09:50

Try the Mk18 rail which is at 9.5"

**Marler5811** · 03-06-09, 15:22

Originally Posted by Loner

Try the Mk18 rail which is at 9.5"

That's what I originally told him when he emailed me, but he wanted a rail system that was black. We haven't anodized any MK18s in black so he opted for the 10.0. This is a great looking configuration. Recently build one for my buddy just like it.

**Cameron** · 03-06-09, 17:19

Joe,

Thanks for the information on the phone this morning, and your responsiveness here. Daniel Defense has one of the best reputations for great customer communication and service and I appreciate it, and spend my money accordingly. That is why all my rails and sling mounts are DD, and the reason I bought the DD SPR upper, so please pass on to the powers that be, that I am an extremely satisfied customer.

I will get the 10.0 Lite ordered, as the new SBR has been shipped already.

Cameron