Cheap Rail for a Beater

AR/M4 AR General Discussion
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Are there any sub-$100 rail pic rails out there that aren’t made out of recycled alumimum cans?

I have an old beater assed lower laying around that works just peachy keen, but isn’t worth getting rid of nor is it wortg putting a worthwhile amount of cash into.

You used to be able to pick up old used KAC RASs on fleabay that looked like they had 20 deployments on them with no anodizing left, but apparently idiots are paying top dollar for these so that option ain’t happening.

Req’s:

Picatinny
Drop-In
Under one-hunnit dollars

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I know that Leapers UTG don’t get no love. But the Leapers UTG Pro isn’t half bad. It’s made in the go ol’ U.S of A.

I had a buddy that used one in a budget build, it has been good for him.

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/leapers-utg-pro-ar-15-super-slim-free-float-handguard-15-aluminum-black-finish-mtu019ss-4712274526211.do

It wouldn’t be my choice for a serious rifle, but a beater it’s not half bad.

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Numrich has Troy drop in and free float rails $65 - $80
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1436400.htm

Andy

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ALG handguards are just over your price point and if you wait for a July 4th sale I’m sure they’ll land square on the mark, plus it’ll be a solid setup.

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Aero Blems can be had CHEAP. I got the 9" keymod for $80 shipped directly from them. Keep an eye on Granite Ridge Outfitters too, they run their rails cheap all the time.

Here you go. 9" with barrel nut for $83 plus shipping. http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Aero-Precision-AR15-Quantum-M-LOK-Handguards-Black-APPG400002.htm

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Aero, Matrix, Guntec

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Using stock barrel nut?

These are a similar drop in style like a RAS I think? Over your $100 mark but maybe you could find a sale or used one.
Midwest Industries
https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/product-p/mctar-17g2-blk.htm

Troy
https://www.universalmania.com/products/troy-battlerail-mrf-7-fits-ar-15-carbine-length-drop-in-2-piece-quad-rail-black-finish-srai-mrf-d7bt-00?utm_source=TPA%20On%20Google%20Shopping&utm_campaign=Merchant-Center&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=All-Products&utm_content=Shopping&adgroupid=42034781214&product_partition_id=297747757895&product_id=36417981578&device=m&gclid=CJOghpKPstQCFQWHswodCcsHlg

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That may be the winner for $65 bones.

This thing is going to be an absolute beater, but that price for a basic rail is right in line with what I need.

Just for a point of reference, some schmuck is literally trying to get $175 for a RAS on eBay that looks rode hard and put up wet.

This beater is going to end up as a range loaner for friends that have no weapons.

Should be getting a steady diet of whatever the cheapest garbage ammo I can get my hands on, and a broke dicked old M600 I found at the bottom of one of my storage bins.

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Have a look at https://monstrumtactical.com/collections/drop-in-quad-rail-handguards

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