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Ranger
07-16-2010, 18:21
I have an Armalite M15A2NM (National Match Rifle) and I'm trying to replace the forearm with a rail system but am having trouble finding the right one. I found a four rail system I really like on CheaperThanDirt but it says the forearm length is 10.7" and when I measure my existing forearm it's about 12". Do I need to match the length or does it matter?
Ridge
07-16-2010, 18:35
Get a quality rail like a Daniel Defense or a LaRue, and there will be no question about fitment.

Cant say for the chinese shit that CTD sells...
mutt
07-16-2010, 18:44
You need a 12 inch one. And like Ridge said, get a quality unit, not some Chinese crap. Larue, DD, Knights Armament to name a few. If price is a big concern, Midwest Industries makes descent units too. Not quite the quality of the top tier, but way better than the Chinese stuff.
Ranger
07-16-2010, 18:45
You need a 12 inch one. And like Ridge said, get a quality unit, not some Chinese crap. Larue, DD, Knights Armament to name a few. If price is a big concern, Midwest Industries makes descent units too. Not quite the quality of the top tier, but way better than the Chinese stuff.

Yea, I'm learning I need a 12" "Rifle Length" handrail and saw a nice 4 rail system at Midway for $179.00 - I've been pretty happy with Midway but I'll check out the others too.

Thanks!
Ranger
07-16-2010, 18:55
So, another question - I have a Magpul Collapsible Stock for this weapon as well, what's a good sling for that? Since I took off the factory stock I no longer can put a sling on - I still have the barrel standard sling hook but nothing on the stock.
mutt
07-16-2010, 19:15
Most magpul stocks will have slits and QD attachment points for slings. Use those. Which magpul stock do you have?
Ranger
07-17-2010, 07:24
Most magpul stocks will have slits and QD attachment points for slings. Use those. Which magpul stock do you have?

It's the MOE
StagLefty
07-17-2010, 07:39
Go visit Mike and Robb at Bower's Tactical-they'll get ya squared away. [Beer]
mutt
07-17-2010, 09:38
It's the MOE
There are two sling slots on the stock you can thread the sling through.
Byte Stryke
07-17-2010, 10:40
Go visit Mike and Robb at Bower's Tactical-they'll get ya squared away. [Beer]

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