[samuse]

X300 @ 12:00 works best for me.

[steve1911]

3:00 for me.



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[TangoFoxtrot]

My TRL-1 is mounted at the 3 o'clock position. If I had a mid or full lenght I would mount it at the 6 o'clock position.

[ancient_serpent]

1:30 for me. Works well, keeps it out of the way when I don't want it, close enough to activate with a finger if I need it.

[LA_357SIG]

I have grow to like the VFG/4:30 combo. I am not a thumb over bore style shooter and having the VFG up front puts support hand thumb in a good position to toggle a tail cap button.


Since I'm dumping the quad rail, my next purchase will be the IWC MOE light mount @ 10:30.

[LA_357SIG]

Originally Posted by TangoFoxtrot

My TRL-1 is mounted at the 3 o'clock position. If I had a mid or full lenght I would mount it at the 6 o'clock position.

Have you tried an A-frame rail? When I had a carbine, I had a TRL-1 mounted to the FSB and it worked out well.

[WoodenPlank]

Originally Posted by LA_357SIG

I have grow to like the VFG/4:30 combo. I am not a thumb over bore style shooter and having the VFG up front puts support hand thumb in a good position to toggle a tail cap button.


Since I'm dumping the quad rail, my next purchase will be the IWC MOE light mount @ 10:30.

Why are you ditching the quad rail?

[nastytrigger]

3 o'clock on my 10.5" LMT upper, Bushy lower. It's a Surefire G2 in a Vltor mount. No pressure switch.

I'm a lefty, and I've found that to be the best setup.

I don't have a current pic. I still only have a pic of when my Bushy was the Patrolman model. Even before putting on rails and Aimpoint.

[LA_357SIG]

Originally Posted by WoodenPlank

Why are you ditching the quad rail?

My needs outweigh my wants. I have no need for a quad rail.

[pgg00]

3 o clock with a pressure switch mounted on the VFG

[faawrenchbndr]

I use a Streamlight TLR-1 at 9 o'clock. Anyone else run a "pistol" light on a carbine?

[toddmog]

Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

I use a Streamlight TLR-1 at 9 o'clock. Anyone else run a "pistol" light on a carbine?

I have plans to do just that. Right now I'm using an old G2 in an offset mount. I love the TLR-1s on my G17...though I disabled the strobe feature immediately.

[Hour13]

Originally Posted by LA_357SIG

My needs outweigh my wants. I have no need for a quad rail.

Kinda the same boat here. I've made the move away from quad-rails to MOE handguards, especially on my mid-lengths. For my uses, I have no need for a top rail on the forearm, and only part of the rail on the sides. The only full rail I make use of is the bottom. So why am I going to haul the extra weight of a quad-rail around?

MOE guards, and add the rails only where I need them. Comfortable, lightweight, and effective, even if they don't look as cool, lol.

[Hour13]

Oh, and OP...

10:30 support side, I use an AFG, so that's perfect for quick activation.

[JBarbaresi]

Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

I use a Streamlight TLR-1 at 9 o'clock. Anyone else run a "pistol" light on a carbine?

not personally but this seems to be a growing trend especially with the "cutout" rails that extend beyond the front sight. if it works it works, my TLR-1 and the X300s are every bit as bright as my Scout M300A "rifle" light.

[K. Foster]

Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

I use a Streamlight TLR-1 at 9 o'clock. Anyone else run a "pistol" light on a carbine?

I’ve used that exact set up with good results. I like the compactness of pistol lights.

[fuzzy03cls]

X300 on the rail at 9'oclock

Another AR has a upgraded led Surefire G2 using a top rail bracket that puts the light at 10'oclock.

[samuse]

Originally Posted by Hour13

Kinda the same boat here. I've made the move away from quad-rails to MOE handguards, especially on my mid-lengths. For my uses, I have no need for a top rail on the forearm, and only part of the rail on the sides. The only full rail I make use of is the bottom. So why am I going to haul the extra weight of a quad-rail around?

MOE guards, and add the rails only where I need them. Comfortable, lightweight, and effective, even if they don't look as cool, lol.

You might want to get a scale or read Rob_s's chart on handguards.

Those MOE handguards with a rail section and the barrel nut usually outweigh a good freefloat rail.

But downgrading and jerry-rigging lights and slings to a plastic handguard is in style these days.

[Hour13]

Originally Posted by samuse

You might want to get a scale or read Rob_s's chart on handguards.

Those MOE handguards with a rail section and the barrel nut usually outweigh a good freefloat rail.

Definitely not arguing that, Troy FFs are absolute featherweights. But again, it's more than just weight. For me, the MOE guards are very comfortable, the 3-sided shape feels very natural for my grip. I've played around with free float & drop-in rails, and the MOE guards are simply what I prefer.

And to anybody considering these for cost reasons, don't get too excited. By the time you add the guards & the rails sections, etc... you're only $20 away from the MI drop-in rails.

Originally Posted by samuse

But downgrading and jerry-rigging lights and slings to a plastic handguard is in style these days.

Well golly mister, I'll just throw out those crappy handguards then, lol.

[smokin762]

Originally Posted by Hour13

Definitely not arguing that, Troy FFs are absolute featherweights. But again, it's more than just weight. For me, the MOE guards are very comfortable, the 3-sided shape feels very natural for my grip. I've played around with free float & drop-in rails, and the MOE guards are simply what I prefer.

And to anybody considering these for cost reasons, don't get too excited. By the time you add the guards & the rails sections, etc... you're only $20 away from the MI drop-in rails.


Well golly mister, I'll just throw out those crappy handguards then, lol.

I prefer the Moe Handguards also. They feel comfortable andI want lighter not heavier. I have no plans on going to the Mall and looking my best on Ninja Day.

[Hour13]

Originally Posted by smokin762

I prefer the Moe Handguards also. They feel comfortable andI want lighter not heavier. I have no plans on going to the Mall and looking my best on Ninja Day.

Awesome.

I'm not ragging on rail systems in general, but I do feel that some people get far too wrapped up in the add-on gear. I was at the range a while back, and in the bay next to me was a guy with a PlumCrazy/R-Guns AR, with a DanielDefense rail!

Reminded me of rolling through the less than great parts of town. Seeing the primered early '80s Monte Carlos sitting on $2,000 worth of rims...

[smokin762]

Originally Posted by Hour13

Awesome.

I'm not ragging on rail systems in general, but I do feel that some people get far too wrapped up in the add-on gear. I was at the range a while back, and in the bay next to me was a guy with a PlumCrazy/R-Guns AR, with a DanielDefense rail!

Reminded me of rolling through the less than great parts of town. Seeing the primered early '80s Monte Carlos sitting on $2,000 worth of rims...

I am cool with free float barrels on hunting and target rifles. It serves a real purpose.

But these Swiss Army Knife rifles look silly and just weight too much. Keep It Simple.

[faawrenchbndr]

Originally Posted by smokin762

I am cool with free float barrels on hunting and target rifles. It serves a real purpose.

But these Swiss Army Knife rifles look silly and just weight too much. Keep It Simple.

My AR10 came from Armalite with a free-float rail, should I send it back?

[Hour13]

Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

My AR10 came from Armalite with a free-float rail, should I send it back?

Oh ya, definitely!

Or you can just mail it to me...

[faawrenchbndr]

Originally Posted by Hour13

Oh ya, definitely!

Or you can just mail it to me...

I have the MagPul handguards on a Spikes upper I have. Love 'em!