New RIS for my M4

[Drewster211]

Hey all,

 

I want to get a new RIS for my M4 but I'm a little confused on what to get as there seems to be 101 million of them out there!

 

Can someone shed some light on what I am looking out for when I'm looking for one!

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Scott

[Airsoft_Mr B]

A lot of rail systems are designed to be lightweight, for example ones by Noveske, Troy, Daniel Defense (specifically the MFR) and PWS. All of said manufacturers have some of their designs replicated by Madbull.

They're high quality and licenced appropriately if you like trademarks, but expensive as a result.

Next there's the length, you may be limited to specific models. For example, most are available in 7", 9" and 12" lengths; carbine, mid-length, rifle. But there are certain designs which are available in / only made in 15" or 4" etc.

Admittedly that probably isn't much of a problem but it can be one thing to consider dependent on what your gun is like and narrows down the options.

 

Relatively new on the market although seemingly really popular (as more companies, real-steel and replica makers, are producing them) are Keymod systems.

Again these are designed to save weight however most of the companies will sell the rail panels extra and these can be very expensive. It can increase your choices of attachments as there are parts specifically for attaching to Keymod rails (mainly lights & light mounts, foregrips, QD sling points)

 

I'd say it's really just preference. Main brands you'll come across, as far as I know, is either Madbull or ACM (Chinese clones) With the former you don't have to worry about quality, it will be good.

With the latter it depends but generally quality will probably be alright and paying £30 might be worth it more than £100+

[M_P]

What are you looking for in a rail system?

[Drewster211]

A lot of rail systems are designed to be lightweight, for example ones by Noveske, Troy, Daniel Defense (specifically the MFR) and PWS. All of said manufacturers have some of their designs replicated by Madbull.

They're high quality and licenced appropriately if you like trademarks, but expensive as a result.

Next there's the length, you may be limited to specific models. For example, most are available in 7", 9" and 12" lengths; carbine, mid-length, rifle. But there are certain designs which are available in / only made in 15" or 4" etc.

Admittedly that probably isn't much of a problem but it can be one thing to consider dependent on what your gun is like and narrows down the options.

 

Relatively new on the market although seemingly really popular (as more companies, real-steel and replica makers, are producing them) are Keymod systems.

Again these are designed to save weight however most of the companies will sell the rail panels extra and these can be very expensive. It can increase your choices of attachments as there are parts specifically for attaching to Keymod rails (mainly lights & light mounts, foregrips, QD sling points)

 

I'd say it's really just preference. Main brands you'll come across, as far as I know, is either Madbull or ACM (Chinese clones) With the former you don't have to worry about quality, it will be good.

With the latter it depends but generally quality will probably be alright and paying £30 might be worth it more than £100+

Thanks for that, that's very informative!

 

What are you looking for in a rail system?

Basically something minimal as I only have a front grip and I don't want to add anymore to it! Also I'm confused about free floating RIS and the others out there!

 

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[Baz JJ]

Im struggling a bit with this. Are you saying you dont have a rail at all at the moment or are you try to extend the railed real estate on your rifle ?

[Drewster211]

Im struggling a bit with this. Are you saying you dont have a rail at all at the moment or are you try to extend the railed real estate on your rifle ?

Sorry I'm not making myself clear, I should of said my one is dented and want to replace it with a new one!

[Baz JJ]

If you post a photo up, some knowledgeable member will no doubt be able to advise.