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Munition
29 June 2015, 11:49
If you are like me, and you are getting a little tired of keymod and m-lok rails, perhaps SLR will have something to fit your needs. Full quad rails are making a bit of a comeback as of late, and it’s a thing that makes me happy to see.

Many shooters (myself included) end up covering any given rail with a good amount of accessories. Some do not, I do. I generally run a light, some kind of grip, and I typically cover the entire surface where my hand meets the rail with rail covers, or panels which are often stippled for increase grip. Simply put, the amount of real-estate needed for many shooters is a good amount. The “unused rail space” argument doesn’t bode well as a good reason for me to go keymod or m-lok.

The only solid advantages with keymod/m-lok rails is that they are smaller in diameter, and lighter. But for many shooters (myself included) the weight, and bulk of standard quad rails is quite tolerable.

If you are such a person, and you grow tired of double-mounting systems (mounting rails, to mount things onto rails) you might notice that you’re options are quite limited in terms of quad rail selection. Perhaps SLR Rifleworks has just the ticket you need.

Introducing yet another awesome rail from SLR Rifleworks. I should state that the rail shown here is a prototype of sorts. Todd simply wants to see if YOU would purchase this rail, or if this rail should be an option at all. Comments on where weight can be cut, as well as other modifications are welcome.

I should note that there will be QD cups in the front of the rail, as well as the back.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/446/18627122184_5f7dbc7e06_b.jpg

The mounting system is top notch. SLR’s barrel nut wrench adaptor has virtually no play or wiggle room on its purchase against the barrel nut. The rail slides on, lines up, tightens town and that’s that.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/488/19084944838_6580c02749_b.jpg

The new rail is slim in terms of quad rails. Not nearly as bulky as some other quads on the market. Currently the rail measures at just about a fingernail thickness wider than a Danial Defense RIS II, which is pretty darn good.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/19062016518_f4ba27b463_b.jpg

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The KAC covers slide on and are pretty snug. The cuts in the rails to accommodate the KAC covers at the front and rear of the rail are not in yet, but they can be easily added for final production. Keep in mind other cuts will likely be added to reduce weight.

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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/285/19249606425_b31de3a066_b.jpg

For myself, this one hits it out of the park. The rail is slim, rugged, and about everything I could ask for. Not to mention it is very attractive to me at least.

Currently SLR Rifleworks probably offers the most diverse selection of quality top-notch rails on the market. They offer over 90 different rail options, ranging in size from 7” up to 16”. Multiple rail types such as the Solo Series, solo mid series, solo lite series, solo ultra-lite series, intrepid, and select series; all come in options for both keymod- and m-lok. Add an awesome full quad rail line to the mix, and I have a hard time going anywhere else for any rail.

Again..feel free to mention any kinds of improvements you might think of.

toolboxluis00200
29 June 2015, 11:58
Holy cow that looks bad ass

GOST
29 June 2015, 12:36
Nice looking quad and great pics Munition.

Mecha_Arms
29 June 2015, 17:33
That rail looks awesome, as do the pics. Well done.

din
29 June 2015, 18:14
What's the actual inside diameter?

rob_s
30 June 2015, 06:08
I've been lamenting the loss of good quad-rails since the Brazillian craze started a few years ago.

I'd like to see an end shot with all of the various dimensions given, preferably a CAD drawing. Something like the top-left here but in a drawing format and with the following dimensions
-Overall Width
-Overall Height
-Tube OD
-Tube ID

I'd also like to know lengths that will be available. I'm particularly interested in an 11.0

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/19062016518_f4ba27b463_b.jpg

rob_s
30 June 2015, 06:14
wait, I just read this...


Currently the rail measures at just about a fingernail thickness wider than a Danial Defense RIS II, which is pretty darn good.

A RIS II, I believe, is 2.20" wide. This is considered "good"? I was really hoping for <2" like the old DD M4 handguards. Christ, even the Larue is 2.00" wide.

Munition
30 June 2015, 10:30
wait, I just read this...



A RIS II, I believe, is 2.20" wide. This is considered "good"? I was really hoping for <2" like the old DD M4 handguards. Christ, even the Larue is 2.00" wide.


As far as I know, it won't be getting any more slim than it already is. Weight loss ideas are welcome, as well as lengths. I do not know the actual inside diameter. Remember this is a trial product. If there is interest, SLR will make em. So let your voice be heard.

Slippers
30 June 2015, 11:42
I kind of wish the bottom picatinny rail went all the way back to the barrel nut clamping screws, instead of having that little dip.

Rob, this rail is basically one of the Solo Lites with less material taken off the extrusion. They can't make it much slimmer without doing a whole new extrusion and reducing the internal diameter even more. The current DD offering in the Lite Rail III line is 1.9" wide. Probably the slimmest rail widely available, although ungodly expensive.

Liberal_Strong
30 June 2015, 16:08
thats hot, thats really really hot.

UWone77
30 June 2015, 16:19
I kind of wish the bottom picatinny rail went all the way back to the barrel nut clamping screws, instead of having that little dip.

Rob, this rail is basically one of the Solo Lites with less material taken off the extrusion. They can't make it much slimmer without doing a whole new extrusion and reducing the internal diameter even more. The current DD offering in the Lite Rail III line is 1.9" wide. Probably the slimmest rail widely available, although ungodly expensive.

I agree, I think it would look better and cleaner with the rail going back further.

Absolutely love the looks of this rail, I'm sure it'll be a solid performer like the rest of SLR's products.

six8
30 June 2015, 17:44
Just when I thought I was done ........

mustangfreek
1 July 2015, 01:36
Just when I thought I was done ........

I know right...lol

I still need a quad rail upper..Another "want" on the list

Munition
1 July 2015, 10:21
I kind of wish the bottom picatinny rail went all the way back to the barrel nut clamping screws, instead of having that little dip.

Rob, this rail is basically one of the Solo Lites with less material taken off the extrusion. They can't make it much slimmer without doing a whole new extrusion and reducing the internal diameter even more. The current DD offering in the Lite Rail III line is 1.9" wide. Probably the slimmest rail widely available, although ungodly expensive.

Correct. Not gonna get any slimer

Munition
1 July 2015, 10:23
I agree, I think it would look better and cleaner with the rail going back further.

Absolutely love the looks of this rail, I'm sure it'll be a solid performer like the rest of SLR's products.

I see you're point, but I more rail will add weight. As it is, quads get enough bad rap for being heavy...... those pussies..lol! I kid. Also keep in mind that rail space up close to the upper receiver generally is used less than in other areas.

UWone77
1 July 2015, 10:27
I see you're point, but I more rail will add weight. As it is, quads get enough bad rap for being heavy...... those pussies..lol! I kid. Also keep in mind that rail space up close to the upper receiver generally is used less than in other areas.

Completely agree with your last sentence. Like I said, it would just "look" better. I'm still a customer, as I still prefer quad rails, to anything else.

Slippers
1 July 2015, 11:37
I see you're point, but I more rail will add weight. As it is, quads get enough bad rap for being heavy...... those pussies..lol! I kid. Also keep in mind that rail space up close to the upper receiver generally is used less than in other areas.

It would be tenths of an ounce. Hardly anything. And would improve the aesthetics by quite a bit.

UWone77
1 July 2015, 12:00
It would be tenths of an ounce. Hardly anything. And would improve the aesthetics by quite a bit.

I'm picturing an Arisaka rail... [:D]

Slippers
1 July 2015, 12:06
I'm picturing an Arisaka rail... [:D]

Some day, when we get a bigger machine. :)

toolboxluis00200
1 July 2015, 12:18
We need a WEVO rail

UWone77
1 July 2015, 12:20
We need a WEVO rail

First we need those Receivers to get done!

toolboxluis00200
1 July 2015, 12:43
First we need those Receivers to get done!

True

SINNER
1 July 2015, 15:02
First we need those Receivers to get done!

Any updates on those?

toolboxluis00200
1 July 2015, 16:51
Any updates on those?

Can not wait to see finial product