TheSaint
Member
I've purchased the following barrel for my first ever AR build:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/83...moly-phosphate?cm_cat=Cart&cm_pla=ProductDesc
It is 16" in length, as the range I'm going to use it on is fairly short, I prefer sacrificing the extra length for reduced weight.
From what I've heard, there's tons of good rails out there, but have heard especially good things about the Troy Alpha rails.
See here:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/72...ar-free-float-handguard-ar-15-flat-dark-earth
Is a 15" rail an appropriate size to use on a 16" barrel? As I've never build an AR-15 before, I'd appreciate any vet's chipping in their thoughts as to what is the plus/minus equation of using say a 15" rail versus something smaller. Besides the slightly reduced weight of the shorter rail, and the cosmetic difference, do you guys generally recommend having a rail about the same size as the barrel, or quite a bit shorter? Also, beyond the Troy rails, what are your personal favorites that are high-quality and lightweight? I'm open to new ideas.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/83...moly-phosphate?cm_cat=Cart&cm_pla=ProductDesc
It is 16" in length, as the range I'm going to use it on is fairly short, I prefer sacrificing the extra length for reduced weight.
From what I've heard, there's tons of good rails out there, but have heard especially good things about the Troy Alpha rails.
See here:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/72...ar-free-float-handguard-ar-15-flat-dark-earth
Is a 15" rail an appropriate size to use on a 16" barrel? As I've never build an AR-15 before, I'd appreciate any vet's chipping in their thoughts as to what is the plus/minus equation of using say a 15" rail versus something smaller. Besides the slightly reduced weight of the shorter rail, and the cosmetic difference, do you guys generally recommend having a rail about the same size as the barrel, or quite a bit shorter? Also, beyond the Troy rails, what are your personal favorites that are high-quality and lightweight? I'm open to new ideas.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!