
Originally Posted by
m4brian
Thanks. I would have been able to get more for features on the Spikes, but oh well - I'll take your word that the DD is more 'robust'. One thing that helped was reading a thread from a guy who blew up his DD because he used bad ammo. They told him they would fix it right on their dime - impressive. I can start somewhat bare bones. Sheesh - would have loved to have an M4 back at Ranger School some thirty years ago.
Hope the fit/finish is as good as my buddies RRA - very nice.
Yes - the shop sells DD rails, but they are EXPENSIVE - $300+.
I just like the VTAC because it is skinny and round - feels good. You still get a good top continuous rail, and free float (possibly good for a tad more long range accuracy?). Also, you get to pick WHERE you want to have pic rails.
Guess you guys don't care for free float. (I know a retired SF Sniper and he doesn't like free float). I won't tell you what he owns - you'd cast him out.
Yes, the DD's look very nice. Just not sure about the feel of piccatinnies even when covered.
I don't think anyone is dissing the idea of a free-float handguard. It is just without some idea of the intended use for the rifle and what gear you want to mount, it's tuff to make a recommendation.
Just for the record, I have two ARs with carbine length Magpul MOE handguards, 1 midlength with standard handguards waiting for a midlength MOE, and a BCM midlength with 9" Daniels Defense Omega X rails.
As for DD being expensive, get your hands on a set. Very light, high quality equipment. In this case, it's a get what you pay for situation.

Originally Posted by
m4brian
The shop will put them on for free - and the VTACs are very reasonable and lightweight. BUT, if I found a DD for $175 that I could put on with the collar, I might be interested.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Danie.../dd%205010.htm
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