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[Squeeze]

How do you like the strike industries rail?

Interested in your feedback regarding installation. The manual (yes i research their instructions before buying) says you are suppose to install the rail "then" install the gas block. Which makes no sense and would make that a pain in the butt. When you installed the rail was there reason for this strange way they want you to instal it?

The installation is a bit of a pain in the arse. The barrel nut wrench that is supplied by Strike Industries is a weak POS. Yes, You do have to install the handguard onto the barrel nut before installing the gas block. The low-profile gas block I used has 2 set-screws on the bottom that secures it in place. The handguards have a place for the allen wrench to access the screws making it relatively easy to complete the installation. Depending on the type of low-profile gas block you use, it could be problematic. Strike Industries also gives you quality spacers to assit with barrel nut installation which I thought was nice. Once they're on, I absolutely love the feel and look. They are really light weight and the price is really good too. Hope this helps.

[Rooskibar03]

Oh man, I wanna be your new friend. I know where I can clean a whole upper now!!

Kind of an odd feeling wanting to leave work to go home and clean a gun.

[whitbaby]

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But it doesn't quite fit on my 2012.. Will fit perfectly on a 2011 and before if anyone wants to make an offer.

Doesn't quite fit your "2012" what? Tacoma, Camry, Rav4 ???
Is this the plastic one or the milled metal one?

[Skully]

The installation is a bit of a pain in the arse. The barrel nut wrench that is supplied by Strike Industries is a weak POS. Yes, You do have to install the handguard onto the barrel nut before installing the gas block. The low-profile gas block I used has 2 set-screws on the bottom that secures it in place. The handguards have a place for the allen wrench to access the screws making it relatively easy to complete the installation. Depending on the type of low-profile gas block you use, it could be problematic. Strike Industries also gives you quality spacers to assit with barrel nut installation which I thought was nice. Once they're on, I absolutely love the feel and look. They are really light weight and the price is really good too. Hope this helps.

Is there no clearance / difference in the "cooling fins" at the back of the rail that would inhibit you from sliding the rail over a gas block?

[Squeeze]

Is there no clearance / difference in the "cooling fins" at the back of the rail that would inhibit you from sliding the rail over a gas block?

You are correct. The internal fins block the rail from going over the gas block. It is a pain, but nothing real problematic from my experience. I've been nothing but pleased with the handguards. I plan on putting a set on my 300 Blackout upper when that build begins. For the price, you really can't go wrong IMO.

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[William]

OpticsPlanet goodies ... Top has dead hold BDC reticle with UTG bipod (pre cyber week sale), 2nd hasn't arrived but had 10% coupon, plus got free $50 gift certificate that I used to buy rings for the new rifle scope.

[asmo]

Doesn't quite fit your "2012" what? Tacoma, Camry, Rav4 ???
Is this the plastic one or the milled metal one?

This is milled metal. Not fitting my 2012 Tacoma.

[whitbaby]

This is milled metal. Not fitting my 2012 Tacoma.

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[bkincaid]

2002 w/only 5,800 miles.