Skylerbone
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I’ve finally taken the plunge and begun assembling uppers rather than buying complete as I finally have the requisite tools to work properly. The problem seems to be in parts supply which leaves me at a crossroad.
In the safe sits an Anderson lower patiently waiting for an upper to call its own, a new Ballistic Advantage 16” middy pencil profile with low pro, and an Aero upper Brownnells claims is in the mail. The handguard on order is a Luth-AR Palm 15” M-LOK which, while not the lightest option, is one I like based on my other middy with 9” Palm. That appears to be 7-10 days out, possibly more, and that leads me to my question: if you were planning a lighter weight build with RDS only, would you opt for a shorter rail or take the minor weight penalty afforded by a full rail that likely only sees a flashlight? I can buy a number of lightweight KeyMod rails from 12”-17” at the same price, the longest of which would be close to or lighter than the Luth-AR and while all others I own are M-LOK I don’t see a problem due to this being a fairly KISS rifle.
I’ll be running an adjustable key for gas on a ToolCraft BCG , Strike minimalist stock, and Kaw Valley linear comp. No idea on total weight, just wanting to keep it reasonable. So, cover the barrel? Save 3 oz and leave it exposed? Wait for the rail I have ordered?
The lower.
Barrel and gas block assembly.
Luth-AR handguard.
My other mid-length rifle with Luth-AR Palm installed (irons only).
In the safe sits an Anderson lower patiently waiting for an upper to call its own, a new Ballistic Advantage 16” middy pencil profile with low pro, and an Aero upper Brownnells claims is in the mail. The handguard on order is a Luth-AR Palm 15” M-LOK which, while not the lightest option, is one I like based on my other middy with 9” Palm. That appears to be 7-10 days out, possibly more, and that leads me to my question: if you were planning a lighter weight build with RDS only, would you opt for a shorter rail or take the minor weight penalty afforded by a full rail that likely only sees a flashlight? I can buy a number of lightweight KeyMod rails from 12”-17” at the same price, the longest of which would be close to or lighter than the Luth-AR and while all others I own are M-LOK I don’t see a problem due to this being a fairly KISS rifle.
I’ll be running an adjustable key for gas on a ToolCraft BCG , Strike minimalist stock, and Kaw Valley linear comp. No idea on total weight, just wanting to keep it reasonable. So, cover the barrel? Save 3 oz and leave it exposed? Wait for the rail I have ordered?
The lower.
Barrel and gas block assembly.
Luth-AR handguard.
My other mid-length rifle with Luth-AR Palm installed (irons only).