Is Quad-rail out of fashion?

[CK_32]

Personally I've never been a fan of that JP style forend. Unless its for 3 gun and needed.

[IPSICK]

im so used to the JP VTAC handguard on my 3 Gun rifle that i switched the handguards on all my rifles to JP VTAC's. i screw on a piece of rail for a front BUIS and/or flashlight.

here's my most recent build after a DIY duracoat job and i have another in the process.

How are you using a delta ring with the JP Handguard? Doesn't it use a proprietary barrel nut and handguard mount?

Btw, I've never been a fan of the cheese grater hand rails. I'm not mil so I don't need all the mounting space. The only thing I have on my JP is a 2" rail section for a light. I'd probably try Troy Extreme tubular if I wasn't using a JP heatsink on my barrel.

[jrivera408]

IPSICK - yes jp uses their own barrel nut. That is why I asked if my eyes were going crazy. I'm a big fan of tube style handguards and rails as needed.

[IPSICK]

IPSICK - yes jp uses their own barrel nut. That is why I asked I my eyes were going crazy. I'm a big fan of tube style handguards and rails as needed.

Yeah, I only looked at the photo and not your comment about the Delta ring. I'm still wondering if that is Bobby Hated's assembled setup or just something put together for a photo.

[mif_slim]

I like pent-rails... Works best for me.

[wash]

I don't always dig the quad rail look but I think it's good here:



Sorry for showing off again.

[HK Dave]

I find that DD quad rails end up being lighter than their tube competitors. I choose DD for the weight and free float... not so much for the rails.

[G-Solutions]

What do you need on your rifle?

Optics? On flat top
Flashlight?

A lighweight aluminum freefloat tube improves accuracy
A $7 weave scope rail attached with two screws weighs nothing and holds your light
A simple stud works to hold a harris bipod and weighs nothing

I picked up a quad rail and it makes the gun awkward when moving from target to target

I personally do not have a need for all of the real estate offered by the quad rail setup

^^^^^This^^^^^

Keep the rifle light and you'll enjoy it more, especially if you train dynamic/tactical movement. I'm not an AR-guy, but on my AK' all I added was an ultimak rail for a red dot. With the proper mount, this will also hold a flashlight.

[Striker]

I'm seeing more JP or MI free flote tube, DD modular Float rail, on the range. Also Noveske with their NSR.
I haven't jump on the band wagon yet, i figure if i want to put stuff on my rail i would want a solid interface and not having to worry about rail section coming loose.

So any of you guys with the old quad-rail itching to upgrade?

Upgrade? Tube is not an upgrade or a downgrade. It's what works best for you and your situation. It's not fashion, it's practicality. What do you use your rifle for, plinking only during daylight hours? Why would you need a rail at all if that's all you use it for? Does a tube work better for you than a quadrail when you're shooting? Do you constantly move sh*t around on your gun or do you pretty much have everything set? Do you just want a tube or just want a quadrail? Some guys have the Magpul handguards with a light and sling attachment and love it.

It's not fashion, it's what works best for you.

[Wherryj]

I just sport the stock forend.

I am currently doing the same, although I added a front sight rail for a light. It's very light and does the job.

[0331Marine]

I went from a YHM tube to a YHM quad rail. The tube heated up when shooting fast and the quad rail stays cooler.

[UserM4]

What kinda quad rails were you guys using to say that it's so much lighter with tube handguards? Don't get me wrong, I own a JP rifle length and multiple name brand quad rails and there really isn't that much difference to notice. Is it easier to grab? Yes and no. I get much better grip with quads but it's more comfortable with a tube.

[eville]

Fashion? When did they start selling rifles at the mall?

[6mmintl]

Find it amazing what once was a combat weapon is now a "fashion, bling, or mission critical weapon".

If going into combat set it up for that, if setting up for bling bragging rights please dont scratch it while loitering on the 50/100 yard line.

If you want accuracy out to 1000 get a long barrel/float tube and decent scope (you dont need a nightforce or U.S. optices scope) or micrometer sights and learn how to read wind and timed/rapid fire with a sling.

Your choice, Bling at short range or sling at long range where you can learn something.

[Merc1138]

Find it amazing what once was a combat weapon is now a "fashion, bling, or mission critical weapon".

If going into combat set it up for that, if setting up for bling bragging rights please dont scratch it while loitering on the 50/100 yard line.

If you want accuracy out to 1000 get a long barrel/float tube and decent scope (you dont need a nightforce or U.S. optices scope) or micrometer sights and learn how to read wind and timed/rapid fire with a sling.

Your choice, Bling at short range or sling at long range where you can learn something.

What if I bedazzle my sling, so I get the bling and have the best of both worlds?