VladTepes 160 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 what is the lightest slimmest tri rail available for an S12? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Probably you are looking at the SGM glass filled nylon one. The phoenix looks nicer to me but it looks a little wider. I am pretty sure the lightest aluminum one is Chaos, but those are pretty wide IMO. I'd want an AFG if I got one of those. If you really want light and slim, just use your factory grip and only bolt on rail where you want to mount something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like how the bottom of this rail lines up with the receiver.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 What do you want to mount on it and how handy are you? You could consider making a rail for the base and/ or sides of your gas block. Since I choose not to run a vertical grip, a rail on the base of my gas block for light or laser is in the perfect streamlined place. My Iz108 weighed in at 7.6 lbs with an empty 8 rounder in there before I added the front sight.(+1.5 oz?) I doubt anyone's is significantly lighter than that, and it is very comfortable to me. You could do something similar with the KVAR grip. They also have a chunky looking quad that goes with that. http://www.k-var.com/shop/SG-420.html I like the idea, but it looks needlessly bulky to me. Some quality time with a drill press could make it much more attractive to me. The same applies to the rail that you linked above. It might be flush with the bottom of the receiver, but it looks heavy and wide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 What do you want to mount on it and how handy are you? You could consider making a rail for the base and/ or sides of your gas block. Since I choose not to run a vertical grip, a rail on the base of my gas block for light or laser is in the perfect streamlined place. My Iz108 weighed in at 7.6 lbs with an empty 8 rounder in there before I added the front sight.(+1.5 oz?) I doubt anyone's is significantly lighter than that, and it is very comfortable to me. You could do something similar with the KVAR grip. They also have a chunky looking quad that goes with that. http://www.k-var.com/shop/SG-420.html I like the idea, but it looks needlessly bulky to me. Some quality time with a drill press could make it much more attractive to me. The same applies to the rail that you linked above. It might be flush with the bottom of the receiver, but it looks heavy and wide. that is the exact current setup I am running now.. the Kvar and arsenal rail... I cut the rail down a lot but I still find it to be a little too far forward... I an only considering a rail because sometimes the S12 with a drum can be a little tight.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Vlad, You need to come out with your own. None of the manufacturers seem to understand that we don't want a big fat honkin mass hanging off the sides and top of our weapon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big John! 2,062 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Evl, I've been meaning to look at your link and finally took a minute to do so. You do some killer work bro…. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Castalia 19 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) I chose the SGM Quad rail and shortened it and added a few holes to lighten it. I am sure someone else could be more creative. The rail weighs 10 OZ. Castalia Edited February 26, 2013 by Castalia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Did the holes make any appreciable difference? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Castalia 19 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Given the wall thickness of the forend. Yes, about 2 oz. Shortening made the biggest difference. The original rail weighed in at about 1 3/4 lbs. Final weight is at 10 oz. Edited February 27, 2013 by Castalia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goose 95 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love my Tapco Intrafuse. I have an AFG on bottom and one side rail for my flashlight. The back of the rail has been shaved off where I don't need it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Evl, I've been meaning to look at your link and finally took a minute to do so. You do some killer work bro…. I appreciate the compliment. I coudn't do it without my designer. On the rails, I like the SGM the best, but the rails on mine were out of spec. +1 on shortening it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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