Who here has or have used an off brand FF quad rail?

[SpaldingPM]

I'd like to try one out for this budget AR I have. I have a few AR's with YHM Quad's, and DD quads, but I've never used a cheap-o, off brand. Any one here ever use one or have one installed now? Is there any specific "off brand" you'd recommend? For what I understand, quality will definitely lack in terms of paint, and type of metal, but that isn't important in this budget build. Its going to be thrown all over the place anyways, and get ugly.

Anyone with one of these have any issues with install/fitment?

 

[Pughead]

Not sure just how off brand you want to go but I wouldn't be scared to try a UTG float rail. Seems like everything they make is a pretty good bang for the buck. I had a UTG drop in rail that was great and currently have a UTG buffer kit that is great.

 

[tcecil88]

I got the one for my Sig M400 from eBay. It is a Crow River Tactical 15" free float quad rail. It was less than $90 and is very solid.

 

[ghostdncr]

I've used several of the UTGs on economy builds and they have performed just fine. I recall one having the top rail about .015" lower than the upper receiver rail, but that didn't affect anything on that particular rifle's optic setup.

 

[SpaldingPM]

I've used several of the UTGs on economy builds and they have performed just fine. I recall one having the top rail about .015" lower than the upper receiver rail, but that didn't affect anything on that particular rifle's optic setup.

Thinking I may do a UTG, the top rail bring lower on your specific setup does concern me however. I like to use buis instead if optics from time to time, and that would be very irritating if the rails were in sync haha.

 

[dhamby]

I have an ATI 15" free float tube on mine. Not exactly a quad rail but you can add rail sections to it anywhere up and down the tube and at 45° increments. Was around $80 with barrel nut. Rail sections are extra.

 

[Double T]

Saving for an MI keymod myself...Midwest Industries: SSK-Key Mod Series One Piece Free Float Handguard

 

[remauto1187]

Check these guys out. I just helped the cousin build his A3 Carbine and he had bought a FF Quad rail from this group AT3 Free Float Quad Rails - AT3 Tactical and it was a very nice rail for the $$.

 

[SpaldingPM]

Check these guys out. I just helped the cousin build his A3 Carbine and he had bought a FF Quad rail from this group AT3 Free Float Quad Rails - AT3 Tactical and it was a very nice rail for the $$.

Which length did he go with? I've eyeballed a few of those today, I really like the value. Do you happen to have any pics available of the finished build?

 

[SpaldingPM]

So $300+ later...
I've ordered the AT3 12.5" T-series rail (has excellent reviews everywhere I've looked, including the picky AR15.com), magpul AFG, AT3 low pro gas block, troy flippy irons, end cap, and some knights armament rail covers.

 

[dhamby]

I have never heard of that rail until this thread. I may have to try one on my next build.

 

[SpaldingPM]

I have never heard of that rail until this thread. I may have to try one on my next build.

I've never heard of it before either.
If it works well for me, I'll be using more for other builds.

 

[remauto1187]

Which length did he go with? I've eyeballed a few of those today, I really like the value. Do you happen to have any pics available of the finished build?

He had a carbine and wanted the rifle length on there. I can get pics this weekend and post. The fit and finish of their rails really is worth every penny and then some. I think you will be very pleased when your package arrives and you get it installed. My next build will have the AT3 FF Quad Rail on it.