Fortis Manufacturing 556 SWITCH Rail

[UWone77]

Fortis Manufacturing (http://www.fortismfg.com) introduces the SWITCH Rail for the AR15 Platform. The Rails will initially be available on Revolvr (http://www.revolvr.com/new-fortis-switchtm-556-rail-system-12.html) for $215. Checkout Fortis Manufacturing for updates and Revolvr (http://www.revolvr.com/new-fortis-switchtm-556-rail-system-12.html) to purchase one of the initial runs.


Description:


Fortis SWITCH (http://www.fortismfg.com)™ is an extremely lightweight, yet robust free float rail system designed for the 556 platform. When designing the SWITCH™, we wanted a handguard that was easy to install, but also be able to quickly change rails for a variety of mission or competition specific setups. The rail features a brand new patent pending locking mechanism that allows tool-less removal of the rail. The rail design not only looks great, but is very functional in your hand. The piece adds minimal weight to the rifle and you won't be disappointed!


Specifications:


Material: Aircraft Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum
Locking handle: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Barrel nut diameter is 1.375”/1.000” long
Length: 12.38”
Weight: 8.5 ounces
Continuous Top Rail, Rotation Limited QD Sockets, Keymod at the 3, 6 & 9 o'clock,
Mil. Spec. Hard-coat Anodized
4140 heat treated barrel nut (1-7/16 X 16 T.P.I.) Clamp torque setting 20 in - lb
Made in the USA!


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[Naytwan]

I personally never saw a need to remove the rail once I installed one but it is a good looking rail.

[UWone77]

I personally never saw a need to remove the rail once I installed one but it is a good looking rail.

Honestly, I think they need to make the ID larger to fit suppressors, if they want to maximize the ability to take the rail off.

Otherwise, you can still have multiple set ups on multiple sleeves for the same rifle to quickly change configurations.

[Naytwan]

Honestly, I think they need to make the ID larger to fit suppressors, if they want to maximize the ability to take the rail off.

Otherwise, you can still have multiple set ups on multiple sleeves for the same rifle to quickly change configurations.

Good point but that would eliminate the need to build multiple rifles ;)

[cagekicker204]

Are there any other lengths planned?

[GOST]

Are they planning on making these without the switch?

[UWone77]

Are they planning on making these without the switch?

No, but there is a REV Gen2 coming out soon.

[toolboxluis00200]

love to buy some of the rails but they don't make any you can tuck your suppressor inside :(

[JoshAston]

I need one in 7" for a dual suppressed .300 BLK.

[UWone77]

The SWITCH Rail for now will only be offered in 12" and then 15"

The new REV Gen2 will be offered in all lengths, but will lose the bottom rail.

[tact]

Honestly, I think they need to make the ID larger to fit suppressors, if they want to maximize the ability to take the rail off.

Otherwise, you can still have multiple set ups on multiple sleeves for the same rifle to quickly change configurations.

That is exactly what I was waiting for.,,,.so disappointed it will not fit a suppressor!

[KevinBLC]

Any plans if known for a suppressor size switch rail?

[509nick]

Awesome rail. Really liking what fortis is putting out

[UWone77]

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[Dstrbdmedic167]

There are times I tend to really dislike you UW, this is one of those times... Looks great! I need one to match my 308 switch

[UWone77]

There are times I tend to really dislike you UW, this is one of those times... Looks great! I need one to match my 308 switch

Hate? What? Get in line, single column, from the left. [:D]

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Hate? What? Get in line, single column, from the left. [:D]

Never said hate, but yes I am jealous. And I don't follow directions very well. Always been an against the grain type... Lol

[UWone77]

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[Dstrbdmedic167]

:wound: :salt: ouch

[GOST]

Them Fortis and Midwest receivers look good together.

[UWone77]

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[Ride4frnt]

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Omg! Magpul lower!!!

[UWone77]

Omg! Magpul lower!!!

Simmer down Ride... it's merely a sticker. That's an old Rainier Forged Lower that I stuck a sticker on several years back. [:D]

[Ride4frnt]

Simmer down Ride... it's merely a sticker. That's an old Rainier Forged Lower that I stuck a sticker on several years back. [:D]

Haha sarcasm doesn't travel well over the internet. I was just being a fanboi.

[UWone77]

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[mustangfreek]

I like the slimmed down look of this switch rail better vs the original version...Me need one i think.[BD]

[UWone77]

I like the slimmed down look of this switch rail better vs the original version...Me need one i think.[BD]

You definitely do. The OD seems perfect for my hands and I think I need another one.

[LMMzach]

Has anyone tried to fit a XLP under one of these? I read they fit under revs.

[mustangfreek]

Damn...I like this rail for some reason..looks super light also 12 and 15" versions?

[UWone77]

Has anyone tried to fit a XLP under one of these? I read they fit under revs.

Sorry, I don't know the answer to this. I don't have an XLP


Damn...I like this rail for some reason..looks super light also 12 and 15" versions?

Yes, 12 and 15" planned for the SWITCH.

I don't think they'll make any other lengths, as the REV Mod2 is coming out, which will fill the other lengths.

[toolboxluis00200]

looks very nice and solid

[SeattleDude]

Rev 2 Gen would be a nice guard to go on SBR. I will be building 8.5 inch SBR and 7.5inch rails are hard to find. I am limited to couple of choices.

[mustangfreek]

I like this switch rail, the more i look at it...

[nCarnage]

I like this switch rail, the more i look at it...

same here. Just hoping they make a 15-16" version with an ID of 1.5". then im sold.

[UWone77]

same here. Just hoping they make a 15-16" version with an ID of 1.5". then im sold.

There's a 15" version coming.

[nCarnage]

There's a 15" version coming.

Ah snap. Now I must wait. Was looking at a rail. Do you by chance know what the ID of the current 12" is? Would assume it would be the same. Please be 1.5".


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[Dstrbdmedic167]

Hey UW, if you had to choose between the rev and the switch which would you choose? And why? I have a rev on one of my SBR's and I have the 308 switch. Kinda wonder if I should sell the rev so I'll have matching rails

[mustangfreek]

There's a 15" version coming.

Really...hummmm.......

[tact]

same here. Just hoping they make a 15-16" version with an ID of 1.5". then im sold.

You mean 1.8 right?? They would sell a lot if they just opened it up for a suppressor.