StrangerDanger Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Look what Optics Planet sent me. Take a look at the rails closely. Fail. The side rails on both sides are FUBAR. It's on its way back to Optics Planet. Not really sure who is to blame or where the damage occurred. It surely wasn't during shipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Someone asked how the offset GearSector mount for the Scout fit on the M80. Here are a few photos. I couldn't put the mount where I intend to mount the unit due to the twisted rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Notice how much the mount pushes against the rubberized portion of the rail assembly. I might have to trim some of the rubber. Either way, it is going to be a low profile design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super33 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Wow. I deal with optics planet all the time, they're nice folks, they should take good care of you. I ordered my M80 from them a couple weeks ago, looks like I almost got that one... phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Fab Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sorry to hear that SD. Good thing they are taking care of you. I've been modestly intrigued by this forend since the Magpul video came out and this is the first chance at some good pics, thanks. Am I to understand that there is rubber on all the barrel contact surfaces of the rail? I was curious, since it is made of aluminum, how the thing kept from potentially marring the barrel. Also, if it is rubber, how do you anticipate it holding up under the heat of rapid fire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmarc Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Wow, somebody drove a truck over that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I haven't seen the magpul video, but I have seen a lot of pictures of the rail sys with the AFG. I recall wondering out loud a year or so ago about if the combo would get around the subpar grip of the m80. The rail is an aluminum extrusion with two rubberized sections screwed to the rail. The screws you see are to hold the rubberized parts in place. The rails do no detach from the body. It is all one piece. The rubberized portion seats snugly around the barrel. You have to spread the rubber when installing the rail to the barrel assembly. That's why I might have to trim part of the rubber. The barrel can get hot to the touch, but not to the point that it would melt or catch fire. The rubber feels to be vulcanized rubber. You end up with a good sealing surface around the sides of the barrel. One could claim it to be a partial heat shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKETW19 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Send that ***** back and get one from new frontier army at $180 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Where is that? Nothing showed up in search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmarc Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 New Frontier Army, I've never heard of that either??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 No web sales. New Frontier Armory, LLC (702) 479-1470 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKETW19 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 No web sales. New Frontier Armory, LLC (702) 479-1470 LOL ya thats it sorry I put army instead of armory. you have to call them and ask for the part. they also gave me a crazy low price on my X400. sorry I forget the amount but if you search you can find it. I posted it somewhere,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKETW19 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 found the prices M80 = $180 X400 = $330 t107 = $120 (rail mounted switch for the X400) I have sent about 5 others there for same deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpengeist Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 i deal with optics planet a lot as well and ive never had any problems with them.. i dont think that optics planet is to blame either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Those are great prices. I need to call them to see how much they want for a M600C Scout Light. I don't blame Optics Planet. They don't open each box and inspect the items. The blame lies with Surefire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKETW19 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Those are great prices. I need to call them to see how much they want for a M600C Scout Light. I don't blame Optics Planet. They don't open each box and inspect the items. The blame lies with Surefire. surefire has crazy good customer service send it to them you will get a brand spankin new on for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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