Need a new AR Handrail...

[iamhunter]

Anyone got advice one brands/lengths?

Right now I'm looking at a Daniel Defense LITE or Omega in either 9 or 7 inches.

I also know LaRue makes very good handrails....

any input is appreciated.

[Batteriesnare]

I'm saving my pennies for a DD 7.0 Omega rail.... I can't wait!

[2112]

KAC RAS or DD Omega for a drop in carbine are pretty top notch.

[sniper7]

spend the money, cry once. buy LaRue.

I bought DD before and recently Midwest Industries. my first MI wasn't drilled or tapped for the screws required to put the rail on the gun (2 piece free float), they sent me another one, got it on and the corner cracked in the aluminum so now with my VFG the rail will slightly rotate (roughly 10 degrees total from center--5 each side).
sent them an email today and they are supposed to send me a new one.

lesson learned. buy good stuff from the start and you won't have to worry about it again.

don't buy ARMS products. they are crap.

[Batteriesnare]

Did you have a negative experience with DD Sniper? I've always had a high opinion of their products, but if you've had a different experience I'd like to hear about it.

[thedave1164]

Bravo Company has the DD 7" Omega rail for $179 till tonight.


Well they did, they are sold out. :(


Myself, for the same money ($247), I am gonna get the LaRue 7", but would be sorely tempted to get the Omega if I found it again @ $179

[iamhunter]

Bravo Company has the DD 7" Omega rail for $179 till tonight.


Well they did, they are sold out. :(


Myself, for the same money ($247), I am gonna get the LaRue 7", but would be sorely tempted to get the Omega if I found it again @ $179

Oh seriously? I can't believe I missed that. For $179 I would've bought that up in a heartbeat.

[mutt]

DD makes great rails. I have a 7.0 Lite on one of my ARs. Love it. Larue is also top notch but it won't let you have a continuous top rail, DD will. I like continuous top rails from both an aesthetic and functional perspective. So for the high end I vote DD.

I also have a Midwest Industries 2 piece free-float for my dedicated .22 AR. It's a nice unit for for the price and intended use, but as Sniper7 said, they are not of the same quality. Be careful not to over-torque the screws. To me MI gear is a nice alternative to chinese crap if the intended rifle really isn't worth the 'good stuff'.

[sniper7]

Bravo Company has the DD 7" Omega rail for $179 till tonight.


Well they did, they are sold out. :(


Myself, for the same money ($247), I am gonna get the LaRue 7", but would be sorely tempted to get the Omega if I found it again @ $179


wow that is just a tad more than the MI I bought...that has broke twice

[sniper7]

Did you have a negative experience with DD Sniper? I've always had a high opinion of their products, but if you've had a different experience I'd like to hear about it.

I had one and wasn't a fan of the screws on the side as they would sometimes snag on things and I thought the finish was a little weak on them. just seemed like the finish would wear off a little quicker on that rail than on other rails for some reason.
it is strong, relatively light and could definitely handle the abuse, but after playing with the LaRue stuff can't go back.

from now on, if I want to put money into a rifle I will be getting LaRue, if I don't want to put a lot into it, YHM rails. YHM just doesn't have the nice black finish that I like, but the quality is great, I have had several guns, and still have 2 currently with YHM rails and they are solid, finish is good (just not the dark black) easy to install and you can't beat the price.

[Hoser]

LaRue hands down.

[iamhunter]

LaRue hands down.

Any particular reasons why?

[Hoser]

Any particular reasons why?

Mainly, the quality is excellent. The anodizing is black as a whores heart.

Secondary Mark heavily supports the different shooting sports/games/matches/training events. He donates a lot of $$$ to the different orgs like Wounded Warrior.

ARMS sucks.

His bird dog is a Griffon.

[iamhunter]

Mainly, the quality is excellent. The anodizing is black as a whores heart.

Secondary Mark heavily supports the different shooting sports/games/matches/training events. He donates a lot of $$$ to the different orgs like Wounded Warrior.

ARMS sucks.

His bird dog is a Griffon.


I wouldn't go for arms.

Still though, his dog and philanthropic preferences aren't quite enough to sway me one way or another.

I have no doubt in the integrity and quality of LaRue, but Daniel Defense makes stuff of equal quality...

I'm looking more for advice on the function and feel of the two compared to eachother.

[Hoser]

but Daniel Defense makes stuff of equal quality...

And *that* is exactly why I chose LaRue over DD. Same excellent quality from either. But one company gives back to the shooting community. That carries a lot of weight in my book.

Kinda like McMillan. Excellent quality stocks and rifles. But the owner is a huge prick. Not one more penny from me, ever.

[Ridge]

Another vote for LaRue. Lighter than you can believe. My carbine actually got stock-heavy with a CTR when I ditched the front sight post and delta ring and put a 10 inch long LaRue rail on in it's place. It weighs less than a pound, for the whole assembly!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/AR-15/d9c29e29.jpg

[iamhunter]

Why did you go with the 10 inch as opposed to 9

[Ridge]

That extra inch only cost me another $11, and figured it would provide me with a bit more of a steady footprint when I used a bipod. Also gave me a longer sight radius, which would be more accurate.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/AR-15/e3b25bfb.jpg

[Troublco]

I have a DD 7.0 Omega on my .300 Fireball, and I like it. I don't have any LaRue fore-end rails, but I may try one next time. I hear nothing but positives about LaRue.

[Dr_Fwd]

I have 3 DD rails, they are great! can't say anything bad about them. But next one I'm gonna get LaRue just because of all free stuf that he sends to you with your order, LOL!