Sneak Peak Gear Sector Handguards

[UWone77]

Not much is known about the new Gear Sector (http://www.gearsector.com) Handguards/Rails, but I do know they have been working on them for awhile. Gear Sector (http://www.gearsector.com) released a sneak preview of them on their Facebook page earlier last week. It appears to have a proprietary barrel nut, and anti-rotational tabs. Torx screws appear to secure the rail to the nut. Standard Picatinny Rails are along the top, but slotted openings are on the rest of the octagonal shaped rail. If you look closely at the picture, the rails appear to be marked as 7" and 9" versions respectively.

Hopefully Jason Trusty will give us a little more information if he sees this post. If it's like everything else that Gear Sector (http://www.gearsector.com) produces, I'm sure it'll be of the highest quality and function. Can't wait to see more.


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[Eric]

I'm surprised the slots are not key mod style.

[Army Chief]

I had much the same thought with respect to KeyMod, though given Gear Sector's history of innovation, I would expect that this system will be supported by a line of related Gear Sector add-on components. Definitely like what little we can see so far, even if it seems to chart a course that is different than some of the latest trends.

AC

[JTrusty]

I can't divulge too much at this point, but I will say that the geometry is not octagonal.

http://www.gearsector.com/img/misc/forum/gs3500/01.jpg

It is 3/4 round with 2 45 degree flats at 1:00 and 11:00 o'clock ( ideal location of light mounts - hint hint ). Or if you shoot a rifle like me ( 2 thumbs forward - like a pistol ), its a fantastic reference location.

It is a proprietary barrel nut. However, it does not require indexing your gas tube. It does require indexing TDC for rail alignment. Barrel nut wrench will be included.

With regard to Keymod, we have never been one to follow trend and this case is no different. I am personally not a fan of the Keymod system. It affords very little deviation in the way of creativity & aesthetics. We attempt to design parts that are completely functional and aesthetically pleasing with improved usability and ergonomics.

What we wanted to achieve was simply not possible while following the Keymod specification.

That said, the ovoid slots in our system will allow for ( and we are developing ) a complete line of direct attach accessories. As an added bonus, any of our direct attach accessories will also fit DD MFR rails.

More information will be forthcoming...

[zero7one]

It is a proprietary barrel nut. However, it does not require indexing your gas tube. It does require indexing TDC for rail alignment. Barrel nut wrench will be included.

PERFECT! Can't wait to check this rail out and thanks for the info Jason.

[UWone77]

Jason,

Can you release information about the lengths they will be available in?

[browcs]

Waiting to see more with bated breath.....

[Army Chief]

Very much looking forward to the supporting direct-attach stuff, as well. It's apparent that a great deal of thought has gone into this. Looks great so far.

Maybe the loss of another open contender in the KeyMod sector isn't going to prove such a big deal, after all. :)


AC

[The_Hammer]

Very nice! Looking forward to more details.

[skd_tactical]

This look fantastic. I cannot wait to hear/ see more of this!! Nice Job Jason.

SOS

[Computalotapus]

If it comes in a 13-15" version I think I found the rail that is going on my next build

[UWone77]

If it comes in a 13-15" version I think I found the rail that is going on my next build

This.

I'd love to purchase a rail for one of my current projects if it's in the 13.5-15" range. Not sure what the time line on these are, but I'm sure I'll need another rail whenever they are ready. The thought of a whole line of Gear Sector mounts for this rail makes it a winner already in my book.

[rob_s]

The only way I'm inerested in a Brazillian handguard is if there is a non-picatiny-attached VFG available as well as a way to attach thermal insulation without adding rails back on.

To date, none of the Brazillian tubes I've seen have done a good job of heat dissipation/insulation and all require me to add a rail to add a VFG, which kind of seems to defeat the point.

Until a handguard manufacturer comes up with a way to address the issue of tolerance stacking and the affect it has on centering (or, more correctly, NOT centering) the barrel in the tube I'm not interested in any handguard over 12".

[Computalotapus]

The only way I'm inerested in a Brazillian handguard is if there is a non-picatiny-attached VFG available as well as a way to attach thermal insulation without adding rails back on.

To date, none of the Brazillian tubes I've seen have done a good job of heat dissipation/insulation and all require me to add a rail to add a VFG, which kind of seems to defeat the point.

Until a handguard manufacturer comes up with a way to address the issue of tolerance stacking and the affect it has on centering (or, more correctly, NOT centering) the barrel in the tube I'm not interested in any handguard over 12".

Rob this got me thinking. I actually have something sketched up that I'm going to take to a design guy and print it out on a 3d printer to mock it up on my rifle

[JTrusty]

The only way I'm inerested in a Brazillian handguard is if there is a non-picatiny-attached VFG available

Rob, we have a direct attach VFG already completed. It will go into production with the new tubes.

[UWone77]

Rob, we have a direct attach VFG already completed. It will go into production with the new tubes.

I see going broke on an entire line of VFG's, Handstops, and various Mounts like Scout Mounts for this rail.

[Deckard]

Any chance of a FSP version?

[UWone77]

I'm liking the Gear Sector design. This will definitely be on the to-buy list for this year.


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[Computalotapus]

I'm liking the Gear Sector design. This will definitely be on the to-buy list for this year.


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Same.....I want one of these also.


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[UWone77]

Jason if you're out there.... I know the picture is a 15" but a 13.5" would also be great.

[tactical cowboy]

That is a slick rail!!!

[KevinBLC]

Any updates??

[GOST]

Please show us a teaser pic of the vfg. Will this vfg fit the Geissele MK4?

[eternal24k]

any updates? And any plans for a 7"? Looking to trim the fat on my 9mm SBR

[rob_s]

I'm surprised the slots are not key mod style.

Things that make ya go "hmmmmmmm"...

http://magpul.commercev3.com/downloads/M-LOK_Release_FAQs.pdf

[Deckard]

Things that make ya go "hmmmmmmm"...

http://magpul.commercev3.com/downloads/M-LOK_Release_FAQs.pdf

I've been wondering also. They did say their accessories will work with Daniel Defense's modular rail. So there will be three competing modular mounting systems?

[UWone77]

I just saw that Gear Sector signed on with Magpul for the M-LOK. This may partially explain why the Gear Sector rail has been delayed.

[Chainring]

Still looking forward to these. Haven't heard a peep out of Trusty on Facebook or anywhere else, though.

[GOST]

What has happened to these? Has Trusty been abducted?

[GOST]

Also where are pictures of the VFG to go with this rail?

[UWone77]

Also where are pictures of the VFG to go with this rail?


Knowing how Gear Sector runs, you won't see anything until they are good and ready.

[GOST]

I don't know why I keep coming back to this.

[XACT_ABORT]

I was just thinking about this the other day myself. Saw that it popped up with a new Post, and GOST is just bored....

[GOST]

Not bored just feelings hurt.[BD]

[Scgi2000]

Sweet!

[GOST]

Has anybody seen any news on these?

[Computalotapus]

Nope. I am sad as well waiting for these to show up for a long time. Its like I was told I was getting steak and for the last year all I got was veggies

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[Slippers]

I can't find it right now, but I remember Jason saying something about redesigning everything for m-lok and hoping to release by the end of the year. If I find it, I'll edit and link it.

[GOST]

Appreciate it Slippers, this has been on the want list for a long time.

[Hmac]

How much do these weigh compared to Noveske, BCM, or Geissele, for example? For me, that's the most important question...not the type of attachment mounting system. I agree that Gear Sector makes high quality stuff and I'm sure these will be no exception, but there are a lot of high-quality rails out there that are really light and are available now. What would make these worth waiting for, especially without knowing what they weigh?

[Slippers]

How much do these weigh compared to Noveske, BCM, or Geissele, for example? For me, that's the most important question...not the type of attachment mounting system. I agree that Gear Sector makes high quality stuff and I'm sure these will be no exception, but there are a lot of high-quality rails out there that are really light and are available now. What would make these worth waiting for, especially without knowing what they weigh?

There are no published weights AFAIK. We wait because the renderings Jason showed look awesome, and Jason makes amazing gear.

[GOST]

One of the reasons I've been waiting on this one is the tabs on it like the original Geissele MK1 had.

[GOST]

I'm a little late on my monthly post on this thread, anyone heard anything on this lately?

[tact]

I gave up on these....

[GOST]

Maybe they will be at SHOT.... Hahahaha

[Computalotapus]

Or not
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[nCarnage]

Man when im in the market for a rail, i start to see lots of them that I want. Just need the following info: 15" available and 1.5 ID. nice looking rail. Like the cleanliness of it.

[GOST]

Man when im in the market for a rail, i start to see lots of them that I want. Just need the following info: 15" available and 1.5 ID. nice looking rail. Like the cleanliness of it.

Here's a pic of the 15", but it's from 1.25 year ago and has not been released.

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[nCarnage]

Here's a pic of the 15", but it's from 1.25 year ago and has not been released.

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Drooool


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[UWone77]

Took a couple of pictures on my iPhone of the quad rail version of the Gear Sector Rails. This is a 9" on a 10.5"


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[JGifford]

This reminds me of the Lexus LFA. Cutting edge at the time it started out on paper. Half a decade behind the curve by the time the first production tire rolled across dealership pavement.

[UWone77]

This reminds me of the Lexus LFA. Cutting edge at the time it started out on paper. Half a decade behind the curve by the time the first production tire rolled across dealership pavement.

That's actually sad but true.

I'll still probably buy a set of GS handguards, because I generally like what a perfectionist Jason Trusty is, and his machining is always perfect. I also like how the quad rails just attach to the existing base handguards.

[GOST]

Pic from their Facebook page.

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