What size rail is on a AR-15?
For instance on a typical AR 15 carbine, the drop-in handguard is about 7” long. But with a free float + low profile gas block, you can use rails as long as 16”! This opens up a lot of accessorization and customization option.
Are Picatinny rails obsolete?
One thing is clearly evident, the Picatinny style quad rail is obsolete, people are abandoning the quad rail in favor of the Key Mod and the M-Lok systems.
Are all AR-15 rails the same size?
Quad rail handguards typically come in three standard sizes: carbine length, mid length, and rifle length. We now carry a new size called extended length. The length of your gas tube system should be clearly labeled by the manufacturer of your rifle or AR-15 upper.
What are the different types of rails on an AR-15?
Types of Rail Systems
- Drop-In.
- Free Float.
- Picatinny.
- KeyMod.
- M-LOK.
How long should my handguard be?
The handguard should extend from the front of your upper all the way to the gas port, wherever that hits toward the end of the barrel. So, generally speaking, if you want to change to a shorter or longer handguard rail, you will need to change out your barrel and gas system accordingly.
What is the size of a Picatinny rail?
The Picatinny locking slot width is 0.206 in (5.23 mm). The spacing of slot centres is 0.394 in (10.01 mm) and the slot depth is 0.118 in (3.00 mm).
What is the best Picatinny rail for an AR-15?
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What are the different types of AR-15 rail systems?
We offer a wide variety of AR-15 rail systems, quad rails, and picatinny mounts so you can easily customize your weapon for any mission. The Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rails are used to mount accessories such as flashlights, scopes, red dot sights, lasers, and more to your AR15 weapon system.
What is a 1913 Picatinny rail?
The Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rails are used to mount accessories such as flashlights, scopes, red dot sights, lasers, and more to your AR15 weapon system. Used by armed professionals, military, law enforcement and shooting enthusiasts, AR15 tactical rails are the standard for modern day “black gun” shooters.
What is an AR-15 Keymod rail?
This was the first major AR-15 rail systems for sale to give the classic Picatinny a run for its money. The AR-15 KeyMod rail system differed from its predecessor in the manner by which accessories were attached.