Slim rail for AR Build

August 18, 2018, 07:56 PM

I am looking for a slim rail for a couple of builds. I really like the Noveske NSR but they are very expensive. I am not opposed in getting them but if I can find something like it and save a few bucks I wouldn't mind. Please suggest any possible options.

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August 18, 2018, 09:57 PM

smithnsig

Midwest industries has some good ones. I’m putting a 12.65” GL3 in a 14.5 build I’m doing. It’s 1.5” OD. Very slim and light.

August 18, 2018, 10:21 PM

onpointgun

I just found the Vltor Freedom Rail. Has anyone used one of those?

August 18, 2018, 10:23 PM

motoboy

I took the crappy cheese grader quad rail off one of my Colt's and installed this ALG Defense rail. Great bang for the buck and a excellent barrel nut design. Bill Geissele is making these for his wife's Co.

https://algdefense.com/ergonom...r-rail-v2-m-lok.html

August 19, 2018, 11:36 AM

lkdr1989

+1 on the ALG EMR!!! I've got it on my 2 ARs and have another that's waiting to for me to get time to build another upper.

quote:
Originally posted by motoboy:
I took the crappy cheese grader quad rail off one of my Colt's and installed this ALG Defense rail. Great bang for the buck and a excellent barrel nut design. Bill Geissele is making these for his wife's Co.

https://algdefense.com/ergonom...r-rail-v2-m-lok.html

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August 19, 2018, 12:29 PM

Rustpot

I went with the BCM MCMR for my newest setup. Very slim setup, and I like that there's no lug on the underside to clamp the barrel nut.

August 19, 2018, 02:02 PM

748s

I just installed a Diamondhead VRST rail on my AR. Very slim and its contoured to fit your hand on the bottom.

August 19, 2018, 02:17 PM

tatortodd

I have two Magpul MOE SL Hand Guards and like them. $34.95 to $39.95 depending on length.

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August 19, 2018, 02:27 PM

heisrizn

https://blackrainordnance.com/...dnance-slm-handguard

August 19, 2018, 05:26 PM

rackrack

Not sure they're slim enough to meet your requirement for slim but check out the Daniel Defense Omega Rail.

https://danieldefense.com/rail...tems/omega-rail.html

I have them on 2 of my ARs and I really like them. Slim and light.

August 19, 2018, 06:15 PM

xl_target

Midway USA also offers MLOK and Keymod rails in various lengths with about a 1.4" ID.

Link here

August 19, 2018, 06:57 PM

drabfour

quote:
Originally posted by rackrack:
Not sure they're slim enough to meet your requirement for slim but check out the Daniel Defense Omega Rail.

https://danieldefense.com/rail...tems/omega-rail.html

I have them on 2 of my ARs and I really like them. Slim and light.

Naw for really slim Daniel Defense rails check out their MFR if you like M-LOK.

https://danieldefense.com/rail-systems/mfr-rail.html

August 19, 2018, 11:02 PM

DMF

quote:
Originally posted by rackrack:
Not sure they're slim enough to meet your requirement for slim but check out the Daniel Defense Omega Rail.

https://danieldefense.com/rail...tems/omega-rail.html

I have them on 2 of my ARs and I really like them. Slim and light.

Quad rail? That's so 2010.

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August 19, 2018, 11:46 PM

soggy_spinout

Bootleg PicMod for one of more recent builds, but then again I've become somewhat of a PWS addict.

August 20, 2018, 07:14 AM

MRBTX

This UTG Pro SS usually gets good reviews, made in USA, not too hard on the wallet.

https://www.primaryarms.com/le...oat-model-4-15-black

August 20, 2018, 08:17 AM

sjames

Another recommendation for the Midwest Industries rails. They are so thin and light.

If you’re trying to cover a can, I went with a ALG EMR for my latest 9mm build, in progress, and my Silencerco Octane fits perfectly under it.

No room for MLOK nuts but I didn’t plan that...wanted the slimmest profile possible.

August 20, 2018, 09:19 AM

Bisleyblackhawk

The ATLAS handguards from AERO might be another option...I have handled a couple builds which had them installed and they felt good...I've been pleased with the two AERO standard handguards that I've used on a couple of my uppers...

https://aeroprecisionusa.com/a...as-s-one-keymod.html

M-LOK are a little higher in price...

https://aeroprecisionusa.com/a...tlas-s-one-mlok.html

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August 20, 2018, 10:17 AM

Strambo

quote:
Originally posted by lkdr1989:
+1 on the ALG EMR!!! I've got it on my 2 ARs and have another that's waiting to for me to get time to build another upper.

quote:
Originally posted by motoboy:
I took the crappy cheese grader quad rail off one of my Colt's and installed this ALG Defense rail. Great bang for the buck and a excellent barrel nut design. Bill Geissele is making these for his wife's Co.

https://algdefense.com/ergonom...r-rail-v2-m-lok.html

3rd vote for ALG. Very good (and light) rails for the price.

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August 20, 2018, 02:28 PM

myrottiety

I like my BCM Alpha rail on my SBR. Pretty slim and comes in around 8oz.

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