Mine gets uncomfortable after about 50-100 rounds, but cools pretty quickly. It gets hot if I hammer it, warm if just doing drills and strings. But with Mechanix thin gloves, I'm fine. And like I said, it cools done pretty quickly.
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Mine gets uncomfortable after about 50-100 rounds, but cools pretty quickly. It gets hot if I hammer it, warm if just doing drills and strings. But with Mechanix thin gloves, I'm fine. And like I said, it cools done pretty quickly.
I really like the look of this rail and am strongly considering it for my current build. I considered the possibility of a DD lite rail and then was leaning towards a centurion arms C4 but i cant justify the cost as i dont really need all the "railestate", all that space would likely go unused. I like the look of the Sampson rail a lot but I also had my concerns of it's mounting system in terms of "lock-up".
I certainly have tried to find as many user reviews as possible on this product and I must say I have found no real negative feedback. Between Magsz's review, a vuurwappen blog review(rainier arms version)and one from an arfcom member, it looks like this handguard is just what im looking for and it seems to be rather solid and priced right. Also, I'm not really concerned with forward movement(if installed correctly it appears as that won't happen)as im going to have a pinned FSB in front of it.
Jet, there is very little to dislike about the rail. I think you will dig it if you do end up picking one up as it has very few disadvantages and a whole lot of advantages for the modern civilian shooter.
As an aside, i just installed another one of these on a 20 inch PSA upper and the install was a breeze, rail locks up tight and is solid as can be.
I will try and get some pictures in a week or so.
I finally swapped out the barrel on my 9mm. I haven't had a chance to shoot it with the shorter barrel but I like the handling of it much better already.
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Last edited by rob_s; 01-06-12 at 13:51.
Hey Rob,
Do you plan to run forend naked, or add hand stop such as IWC or AFG? Based mostly on your positive comments, ordered one of the Evo's
Thanks,
Mark
Last edited by rob_s; 01-07-12 at 11:19.
Not knocking IWC, but I hope GS puts out their hand stop curved to fit a cylindrical handguard. The profile on the GS is perfect IMO. I have an IWC and it feels different when doing the finger hook stylee...
Matthew 10:28
Will try the IWC your way. Interesting how you moved the folding front sight back, to make room for thumb over HG. May try that too, as I currently rest thumb on my folded sight. Sight pulled back looks funny, but makes sense.
Agree with keeping it simple; less screws to loosen, lighter too.
Thanks,
Mark
Last edited by mpom; 01-07-12 at 12:49.
Great info here gents, thank you all.
I've been running a 12.37" EVO on my AR for about five months. Ran it through a number of advanced classes and it has held up and performed without a hitch.
Heat is always an issue with high volume of fire and my rifle still gets hot. (I wear gloves) That being said, it doesn't get any hotter than the stock rail (9") that came with it and it definitely cools down a lot faster. I've never really been a fan of Samson, but I really like this rail. I initially bought it because, at the time, TRX rails were backordered everywhere I looked, so I went for the EVO.
My SI has a 15" TRX and is very happy with it. Personally, I could care less who makes my rail as long as it stays put, is rock solid and does what I need it to do.
I was pleasantly surprised at the EVO's performance and design and would recommend it to anyone, if asked. Great rail.
My $.02
-WW
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