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Thread: Does anybody even still use carbine length rails anymore?

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    Magpul accessories aside:

    I don't think longer rails and running your support arm farther out is any more of a "fad" than running a thumbs forward grip with a handgun. There's sound principles grounded in basic physics supporting its continued use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by geogiaboy View Post
    This makes me kind of feel left out, since I use a 7in carbine length Troy rail with the ol' VFG and a Aimpoint C3... Is anybody still using this platform and is still usefull? I think I read the trend to longer handrails is to help have better control over the recoil of the rifle, along with the extended grip of the hand on the rail close to the muzzle.
    nothing wrong with it at all.
    I'm using carbine rails too (kac ras) and dont feel the need for a longer one since all I mount on it is a flash light and the recoil of 556 is not a big issue for me.
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    absotutely


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    Quote Originally Posted by opmike View Post
    Magpul accessories aside:

    I don't think longer rails and running your support arm farther out is any more of a "fad" than running a thumbs forward grip with a handgun. There's sound principles grounded in basic physics supporting its continued use.
    nah, aint no "fad." but it is definitely in fad-mode right now.
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    While chances are I will upgrade my two carbines two midlength at some point down the road after a lot more shooting and rebuilding comes up, I still run a carbine length rail on one (the other is a DDM4 with the full rail).

    I like the AFG and its, to me, more comfortable grip angle. I was never really happy with the VFG's and the KAC handstop I tried didn't suit me either.

    As for T-1's, I've paid $425 each for my two H-1's. I don't have NVG's in my bag of tricks so I don't pay for the option.

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    I dont know if its a fad or what have not. I think for the majority of users, its trying something new to see if it works for them. All of my rifles except 1 are set up with carbine length rails. Most of my guys run carbine lenght rails. For me, its a matter of having enough rail to put whatever mission specific items I need on it and nothing more. As for the mid length gas system, when one of my uppers shit the bed, I will probably try one. Not because its fad'ish, but if it provides me more service life for my rifle, then its worth it.

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    I've never seen much point in the 7.0 rail for me, and never have owned one. I can shoot just fine with the standard plastic handguards, and the 7.0 is too short for attaching lights, etc. IMHO. I prefer an FSB mount on carbine-length gas systems.

    From the beginning with my first AR I've been looking for ways to get more length. First no-ban carbine was an LMT 14.5" with Larue 12.0 rail, next one was a Colt 6520 with a 9.0 and then 10.0 DD, then 6933 with the 9.0 that was on the 6520, etc. If I'm going to go through the trouble and expense of buying and installing a rail, I'm going to get as much rail estate as I can without getting nuts.

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    Down the road, we'll have Vietnam Retro AR15's, early 90's retro AR's, and then OIF era retro AR's that use 7" rail systems, M68CCO's or ACOGs, KAC VFG's, and SF Millenium weaponlights.

    I see these as the Toyota Camry's of the AR world - the most simple, reliable, practical setup, but one that gucci-tards will always look down on as uncool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TehLlama View Post
    one that gucci-tards will always look down on as uncool.
    I thought of asking why it had to go down this road, but then I re-read the OP and realized the thread started out this way.

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    This makes me kind of feel left out

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    No rails at all on either of my guns, just standard round plastic handguards and iron sights. The BCM may get a T1 eventually and a small add-on piece of rail for my SureFire Scout light, otherwise they're very stock in configuration. I like my guns LIGHT and sleek, not dangling with a bunch of odds n ends. For my needs they do just fine.

    If you like your rifle and it suits your requirements then it's a perfect set-up for you.

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