Anyone running a UTG quad rail gas block?

[UNCC Grad]

I'm looking at ditching my single rail gas block for a quad rail and the UTG looks just about like all the others except it's half or less on the price. Does anyone have DIRECT experience with them?

I like my MOE handguard but want a place to mount a laser that was given to me so I think this will be a good option and allow a future weapon light to be added down the road.

Another option is a Quad rail, but I'm not sure if I want to spend the money on a good free float rail.

 

[wally]

I'm very satisfied with my UTG free-float quad rail I picked up at a gun show for ~$50.

No direct experience with the UTG gas block, but since the precision of its fit will affect the function of your rifle (unlike a hand guard) I'd tend to look elsewhere, unless you know they are made a bit undersized and you have the means to fit it to your rifle.

 

[UNCC Grad]

I may have to talk to the local gun shop and see if they have the tools for installing a free float handguard. It would cost me more in the tools to install than it would be worth to try install it myself.

 

[wally]

If you have the tools to change, the gas block all you'll need is an ~$20 AR multitool to remove/replace the barrel nut.
Midway USA has an on-line video showing how to install a free-float handguard, I'm also sure you'll find some how-to videos if you search on youTube.

 

[justice06rr]

Cheaper than dirt has the UTG Carbine quadrail with rail covers right now for $60. Thats a pretty good deal right there, and is what I plan to buy. its simple enough to install vs a free-float, which costs more and will need additional parts to install.

 

[Carne Frio]

Magpul has all kinds of accessories for the MOE
handguard. You might not need the UTG quadrail.

http://store.magpul.com/prod_detail_list/104

 

[madcratebuilder]

Isn't the UTG gas block made from aluminum? A aluminum gas block is not what I would recommend, gets to hot.