Quad Rail/Vert Grip for AR15

[shooter521]

Yeah I'm stuck between the KAC RAS - 2pc non floating system and the DD Omega 2pc free floating system.

Which one should I get?

No question - float the sucker! The RAS is early-1990s technology and is WAY overpriced for what it is. The Omega blows it out of the water in terms of design and features, and is significantly less expensive.

 

[rhino]

And the Omega is LIGHTER. Ounces matter when they're in front of the magwell!

Between those two choices, I'd go with the DD Omega without even a moment's hesitation.

Now ... the house gun is Omega'd. However, the truck gun still has the standard M4-style handguard and the el-cheapo piece of rail and foregrip. I'm probably going to just ditch the foregrip on it, as the rail is more than adequate for just the light. If not, I will save my pennies for another Omega, or whatever better value is on the market by the time purchasing is a reality.

 

[obijohn]

i'm running a yankee hill machine lightweight full float on one of my ar's. sound piece of equipment, but it does require removing the fsb, etc. to install. whatever you do, get the rail covers. didn't think i need them until i ran the rifle in a class last fall and almost need stitches. those rails are sharp.

 

[ashylarry]

OR .... Should I just go buy another AR and accessorize later...?

Id just build another AR. Then you can shoot one and work on the other

 

[rhino]

i'm running a yankee hill machine lightweight full float on one of my ar's. sound piece of equipment, but it does require removing the fsb, etc. to install. whatever you do, get the rail covers. didn't think i need them until i ran the rifle in a class last fall and almost need stitches. those rails are sharp.

Does the Yankee Hill have the built-in sling swivel mounts?

I ruled them out when I was searching because they didn't have a two-piece free float (at least then), which is why my choices narrowed to DD and MI.

 

[cougar_guy04]

In the past I recommended Troy forearms for folks looking for easy installation, but now I consider the DD Omega as a best buy in this category.

But make no mistake, if it is my personal choice, I will choose a LaRue everytime. (the KOOL-ADE is just that good.)

Same here. I haven't put any on mine yet, but have read about, fondled, and tested a few guns that some friends owned. My unprofessional opinion, yep the LaRue units are pretty sweet. Although, the newest KAC URX rail system with the integrated flip-up front sight is the one I'm starting to jones for (yeh, the KAC Kool-Aid is tasty . . . just insanely expensive!). I see a LaRue 9.0 on my Mid-length system on my Franken-AR in the future though.

 

[rhino]

Don't you get a decent employee discount, Ryan? If not, demand it! I say, DEMAND IT! You might even be able to locate an actual, live KAC AR for actual sale. Heh.

 

[cougar_guy04]

[hijack]

Don't you get a decent employee discount, Ryan? If not, demand it! I say, DEMAND IT! You might even be able to locate an actual, live KAC AR for actual sale. Heh.

No set discount, just a "right-place, right-time" kinda thing from what I've heard. And fat chance of my getting a KAC AR right now, M110's seem to be the order of the day right now. Though, I'm hoping to get my hands on an SR-15 E3 before my 10-year reunion.[/hijack]

 

[rhino]

No employee discount?? Apparently Mr. Reed Knight is a poo' haid.

I've seen exactly one KAC AR in real life. It looked really nice, but it didn't work properly (probably still doesn't). You had to download your magazines or it would not function. Even if you choose to download mags to 28 rounds to help with reloads, the gun should still function with a 30 round mag fully loaded!

 

[cougar_guy04]

No employee discount?? Apparently Mr. Reed Knight is a poo' haid.

I've seen exactly one KAC AR in real life. It looked really nice, but it didn't work properly (probably still doesn't). You had to download your magazines or it would not function. Even if you choose to download mags to 28 rounds to help with reloads, the gun should still function with a 30 round mag fully loaded!

Trust me, the current incarnations work very well. I'm waiting for them to start shipping the new SR-15 E3 out. Even if I have to pay full retail, I'll still try to get an order in for one. Personally, I think it'd be worth it for what I'm getting (the 2-stage trigger is sweeeeet).

 

[rhino]

Oh, man! A gun nut engineer working at KAC is like the cookie monster working at Keebler!