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Thread: Need suggestions for a very rigid rail for new Hodge 12.5in barrel build

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    I though the Zev Wedgelock were still 7075. Hope they did not move to 6061. All I read on Zev's website is "aircraft grade aluminum"....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Sacamano View Post
    I though the Zev Wedgelock were still 7075. Hope they did not move to 6061. All I read on Zev's website is "aircraft grade aluminum"....
    No, sadly they went to 6061. The only 7075 one now is the Hodge.

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    Bummer. Glad I snagged a few of the Mega Wedgelock when Brownells was clearing them out. Other than a Hodge Wedgelock, what are the 7075 options now? Was very pleased with the Mega WL and thought I could quit looking.

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    I decided not to wait for the rumored release of the pinchlock and picked up a 10.75 URX 4 in M Lok. Ill post some pics when its all done. Upper build parts list: BCM upper, gemtech adjustable bcg, radian charging handle, bcm gas block, hodge 12.5 barrel, urx 4 rail, SF warcomp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Sacamano View Post
    "aircraft grade aluminum"....
    I think thats code for “not 7075”. Applies to other parts also.
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    Would not use any muffler clamp pinch type rail setup

    That leaves

    KAC URX 3.1 or 4
    DD
    Geissele
    Noveske
    Hodge
    Last edited by scottryan; 08-01-18 at 19:44.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drtywk View Post
    Plus they aren't as rigid as the HDSI versions, due to them being 6061.
    I get it, 6061 is a step down from 7075. That being said, it's not like there are many other options with 7075 handguards; F-1 Firearms is the only other brand I know of off the top of my head that manufactures 7075 handguards. Yet, it is almost universally agreed that the Geissele handguards are very durable and rigid, despite being 6061, like almost every other handguard on the market. Would the Zev 6061 WedgeLock really have any practical decrease in rigidity? Even if the raw strength is less, it's still an impressively stout profile, and with an excellent barrel nut/handguard interface.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    Would not use any muffler clamp pinch type rail setup

    That leaves

    KAC URX 3.1 or 4
    DD
    Geissele
    Noveske
    Hodge
    With Noveske the NQR or SWS rails are rigid but stay away from the NSR.
    Last edited by DirtDiver06; 08-04-18 at 00:53.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DirtDiver06 View Post
    With Noveske the NQR or SWS rails are rigid but stay away from the NSR.
    There isn’t anything wrong with an NSR. It is superior to almost every rail on the market.
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