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DK9mm
28 November 2009, 10:58
Hello all, first post. Can someone tell me the pro's and con's between these two systems?

Thanks.[:D]
markm
28 November 2009, 11:03
The two piece can usually be installed without taking off the FSB. Some claim the one piece is more solid. And the less screws and parts the better.

I have a two piece, and there's a lot of hex screws to the system... which means there's a lot of screws that could come loose.
DK9mm
28 November 2009, 11:06
The two piece can usually be installed without taking off the FSB. Some claim the one piece is more solid. And the less screws and parts the better.

I have a two piece, and there's a lot of hex screws to the system... which means there's a lot of screws that could come loose.

Is it safe to use blue threadlock on the hex screws to prevent them from backing out?

Are there any concerns with twisting while on the barrell nut? I reviewed the stickman post on "how to convert" and I was thinking about this.
Paulo_Santos
28 November 2009, 11:50
They are both good systems. The 1 piece ones are generally lighter and more rigid, but harder to install because you have to remove the FSB. The 2 piece ones are generally easier to install.
DK9mm
28 November 2009, 12:21
They are both good systems. The 1 piece ones are generally lighter and more rigid, but harder to install because you have to remove the FSB. The 2 piece ones are generally easier to install.

Thank you paulosantos for the information.
Paulo_Santos
28 November 2009, 15:36
The two piece can usually be installed without taking off the FSB. Some claim the one piece is more solid. And the less screws and parts the better.

I have a two piece, and there's a lot of hex screws to the system... which means there's a lot of screws that could come loose.

Holy markm sighting Batman. I haven't seen you on forums in years. How you been?
Quib
28 November 2009, 16:00
The two-piece rails tend to lean towards the fatter side than the one-piece rails.
Quib
28 November 2009, 16:40
Is it safe to use blue threadlock on the hex screws to prevent them from backing out?

I do. No problems yet.



Are there any concerns with twisting while on the barrell nut? I reviewed the stickman post on "how to convert" and I was thinking about this.

No problems here either.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4142386546_c8c3278c46_o.png
DK9mm
28 November 2009, 16:51
I do. No problems yet.



No problems here either.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4142386546_c8c3278c46_o.png

Sweet, thank you Quib.
DK9mm
28 November 2009, 16:53
I do. No problems yet.



No problems here either.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4142386546_c8c3278c46_o.png

Is this the MI rifle length rail?
Quib
28 November 2009, 17:09
Is this the MI rifle length rail?


Yes Sir it is.
DK9mm
28 November 2009, 17:36
Yes Sir it is.

nice.
markm
29 November 2009, 07:17
Is it safe to use blue threadlock on the hex screws to prevent them from backing out?

I think my MI two piece came with blue loctite on the screws. Either that or I put some on myself.
austin12gauge
29 November 2009, 09:54
My 7" DD Omega has remained rock solid since installed a year and a half ago. I used only whatever came in the box (can't remember).
HS2
30 November 2009, 04:26
My 7" DD Omega has remained rock solid since installed a year and a half ago. I used only whatever came in the box (can't remember).

I agree, the DD Omega is rock solid... and you can install it in less than ten minutes.