Quad rail question

[alto8345]

I have a Colt carbine with the magpul for-end and want to put a quad rail on it. Can I put a mid length quad rail on it or do I have to go back with the short one? Looking into the Daniel defense in dark earth color.

 

[richiespng]

You can go with a longer quad rail, but if you wanted to keep your front sight and not swap it out with a low profile gas block and purchase a rail mounted front sight you would have to go with something like this:

Now, if you are ok with getting rid of your front sight and going with a low profile gas block then the sky is the limit for rail length.

 

[alto8345]

Well, I've been browsing between Daniel Defense, Troy Industires, Yankee Hill, & 556 tactical quad rails. I then ran across this UTG PRO that is made in the USA and is at a bargain price. Anyone with any experience on this quad rail?

http://youtu.be/HGkMSxO-R8s

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

UTG should stand for Unusable Trash Grade

 

[alto8345]

UTG should stand for Unusable Trash Grade

Have you had any experience with this UTG Pro quad rail?

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Yes. I have seen several of them detach from the weapons they were mounted on under recoil. I have also seen them use rail so badly out of spec that accessories wouldn't mount. Why a quad rail instead of a tube.

 

[alto8345]

Yes. I have seen several of them detach from the weapons they were mounted on under recoil. I have also seen them use rail so badly out of spec that accessories wouldn't mount. Why a quad rail instead of a tube.

I appreciate your input and advise. Anyone else with experience with this quad rail?

 

[SeventhSon]

I appreciate your input and advise. Anyone else with experience with this quad rail?

I'm not a big fan of UTG for anything other than a range gun. Their quality, from what I have seen are mid/low par. I swapped over to Troy tubes and have never looked back. Just put the rail sections where you need them.

 

[Bemms79]

I just installed the 13in troy alpha and couldn't be happier. Nice and sturdy! Wish I would have got it sooner

 

[1911Dave]

Just buy something of quality. You wont regret it. Vanilla Gorilla knows what he is talking about. The best gas block is using the one that your gun came attached with. Grind it and file it down. Thats what most people do.

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I just installed the 13in troy alpha and couldn't be happier. Nice and sturdy! Wish I would have got it sooner

Its a damn good rail. Had one on mine

 

[JCcypress]

+1 for Troy tubes. Great bang for the buck.

 

[EonDresari]

I'm not trying to hijack the thread but can anyone help/recommend one to me:

I have a Bravo Company 20" A4 Upper, I'd like to keep the front sight but I don't like a lot of exposed barrel. Is there a free float fore-end similar in length to the KAC M5 RAS or am I better off not worrying about free floating the barrel and using the M5 RAS? Thanks!

 

[alto8345]

Well, I'm risking it and bought the UTG Pro free float quad rail. I know a lot of y'all were telling me not to waste my money on it, but my "boss" is keeping me on a budget. I wish I could have gone with they troy industries or Daniel defense. I will let y'all know how they turn out. Thank you all for your input and advise. really appreciate it

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I'm not trying to hijack the thread but can anyone help/recommend one to me:

I have a Bravo Company 20" A4 Upper, I'd like to keep the front sight but I don't like a lot of exposed barrel. Is there a free float fore-end similar in length to the KAC M5 RAS or am I better off not worrying about free floating the barrel and using the M5 RAS? Thanks!

Several companies make tubes that are longer than the M5.

 

[alto8345]

Just wanted to give y'all an update. I did buy the UTG Pro rifle length quad rail (made in the USA) for $100. It installed with no problem and I used my existing gas block after modification and high temp painting. Next test is to see how it holds up after shooting it.. Will let y'all know.

Before:

After:

 

[1911Dave]

Looks good man. As long as it holds up you are good

 

[YoungMarine]

Looks nice. You'd benefit from mounting that flashlight as close to the muzzle as possible now that you have some real estate to work with. It looks like the rail will block half of the beam in its current position.

 

[alto8345]

Looks nice. You'd benefit from mounting that flashlight as close to the muzzle as possible now that you have some real estate to work with. It looks like the rail will block half of the beam in its current position.

yea.. I was planning on doing that, but I like to hold the grip closer that further away. i'm a smaller guy and my arms aren't very long.

 

[Drop1]

I'd recommend the centurion c4 cutout rail if you dont want to shave the fsb or you can shave the fsb and use the length of your choice. The c4 rail clamps onto the factory barrel nut. You will have to cut off the delta ring but its really easy and you wont have to take of the fsb. The only real down side is cost but it is an excellent rail even at its price point.

 

[EonDresari]

Thanks for all the tips guys!