NEW Hodge Defense AU Mod 2

[rob_s]

Maybe it's been explained, but is the wedgelock hodge somehow different than the wedgelock Mega?

[Slippers]

Maybe it's been explained, but is the wedgelock hodge somehow different than the wedgelock Mega?

Aesthetics are slightly different and (if I remember correctly) the available lengths. The hodge length was for their specific barrel, or something like that.

[JGifford]

Maybe it's been explained, but is the wedgelock hodge somehow different than the wedgelock Mega?

HDSI designed the rail for MEGA, MEGA produces it. To set the MEGA rail aside from the HODGE branded rail, the aesthetics and functionality differ slightly. On the Hodge rails, the end is canted on the top portion so as to allow for easier access to the latch on Surefire and other suppressors with the 14.5" barrel. Also it says "HODGE" and not "MEGA", but otherwise, it's identical as far as I am aware.

[JGifford]

How can you tell?

1: MOD 2 uppers do not exist commercially as of right now. Certainly not at distributors. Definitely not as stripped extras.
2: Shell deflector

[aamp84]

HDSI designed the rail for MEGA, MEGA produces it. To set the MEGA rail aside from the HODGE branded rail, the aesthetics and functionality differ slightly. On the Hodge rails, the end is canted on the top portion so as to allow for easier access to the latch on Surefire and other suppressors with the 14.5" barrel. Also it says "HODGE" and not "MEGA", but otherwise, it's identical as far as I am aware.

That's incorrect. Can't remember where I read it, but Jim said it was their design that he helped them refine.

[JGifford]

That's incorrect. Can't remember where I read it, but Jim said it was their design that he helped them refine.

Then I am unsure. I just know it was a collaborative effort.

[Deckard]

Hodge wedge lock is made of an Aluminum Lithium blend while Mega's is 7075 I believe. I wish they'd offer their barrels stand alone. Seems like the perfect profile and weight.


Edit: just realized this was covered in the beginning of the thread.

[JGifford]

Hodge wedge lock is made of an Aluminum Lithium blend while Mega's is 7075 I believe. I wish they'd offer their barrels stand alone. Seems like the perfect profile and weight.


Edit: just realized this was covered in the beginning of the thread.

Currently they are all 7075. Aluminum lithium for rails is likely to be a long way out, if at all.

[Deckard]

Thanks for the clarification. I didn't read weapon outfitters description right on another forum.

[patriot_man]

Resurrecting this thread to ask if any of you guys with the Hodge/Mega rail find that you need Magpul rail covers for it to be comfortable?

[UWone77]

Resurrecting this thread to ask if any of you guys with the Hodge/Mega rail find that you need Magpul rail covers for it to be comfortable?

I've got 4 Mega Wedgelocks and although I find the Magpul Type 1 covers very comfortable, Mega's machining and smooth finish makes it comfortable to hold without covers. On almost all my other MLOK handguards I usually use Type 1 covers.

[JGifford]

I've got 4 Mega Wedgelocks and although I find the Magpul Type 1 covers very comfortable, Mega's machining and smooth finish makes it comfortable to hold without covers. On almost all my other MLOK handguards I usually use Type 1 covers.

I do not have covers on my Hodge WL rail, and agree with the above.

[patriot_man]

Thanks, I got a hodge rail inbound so sounds good!

Now just waiting for a Hodge upper to get instock

[din]

Just a quick FYI, I got a message from Jim last night saying that he's planning on offering his barrels for individual sale starting Q1 next year.

[JGifford]

Just a quick FYI, I got a message from Jim last night saying that he's planning on offering his barrels for individual sale starting Q1 next year.

That's awesome! I love the profile of 'em. They are accurate barrels, but their real claim to fame is their durability. They are the evolution of the "Noveske double-thick lined" barrels, in my opinion.