Hey guys, I happened to stroll by Gear Sector’s FB page while looking at Elzetta’s new lights, and saw this titled under “Something’s Coming”…
I haven’t seen it discussed, yet. Does anyone know anything about these?
Seems like a lot of companies are coming out with their own rails these days.
Let’s call it a handguard or rail. Forearm is anatomy 
I’m sure it will be of high quality when it is. Their mounts are great.
I’m surprised that I don’t see oodles of keymod all over it…
Not quite yet. The staffers at Weapon Evolution are keeping a close eye on it, and have observed that the photo reveals 7" and 9" length tubes for now. No real word on attachment methodologies (the KeyMod question being a natural one), but I suspect that we will know more soon. I spoke with Jason last week last actually, but he didn’t tip his hand on this particular project, so we are all pretty much in the same holding pattern. Definitely an emerging point of interest.
AC
I did see a thread on TOS about them. They forwent keymod in favor of their own system that they will be making attachments for. From the descriptions, it looks like these are going to be VERY lightweight.
Didn’t see the other discussion, but given GS’s history and past patterns of innovation, a proprietary/semi-proprietary system of attachments does seems likely. Whatever comes of this, it is doubtless destined to be very good kit, based upon the track record.
AC
You’re correct sir, “Forearm is anatomy” - And it’s also part of a rifle.
Google “Rifle Forearm” and you’ll see the word is still used by AR rifle parts manufacturers.
To be fair, as an AR rifle part description, it’s dated, but still in use…
To be even more fair, it’s a better word.
A 2-piece plastic M16/M4 or MOE handguard is not a “rail”, neither is a geissele, troy, or evo. They’re handguards or forearms. Not “rails”.
It’s something I’m trying to retrain myself on.
I will say, those gear sector forearms looks frigging awesome.
A bit --though just a bit – more information from Gear Sector/JTrusty, as posted to WEVO here.
Opening remark is in response to a comment that the rail appears to have an octagonal profile, and includes an additional photo for clarification.
I can’t divulge too much at this point, but I will say that the geometry is not octagonal. It is 3/4 round with 2 45 degree flats at 1:00 and 11:00 o’clock ( ideal location of light mounts - hint hint ). Or if you shoot a rifle like me ( 2 thumbs forward - like a pistol ), its a fantastic reference location.
It is a proprietary barrel nut. However, it does not require indexing your gas tube. It does require indexing TDC for rail alignment. Barrel nut wrench will be included.
With regard to Keymod, we have never been one to follow trend and this case is no different. I am personally not a fan of the Keymod system. It affords very little deviation in the way of creativity & aesthetics. We attempt to design parts that are completely functional and aesthetically pleasing with improved usability and ergonomics.
What we wanted to achieve was simply not possible while following the Keymod specification.
That said, the ovoid slots in our system will allow for ( and we are developing ) a complete line of direct attach accessories. As an added bonus, any of our direct attach accessories will also fit DD MFR rails.
More information will be forthcoming…
Plenty of preliminary interest on this one, and likely for good reason.
AC
That’s a pretty ballsy move going with their own attachment system seeing as how keymod is really starting to take hold with a lot of manufacturers.
I couldn’t agree more with a statement than the one below from Jason…
" With regard to Keymod, we have never been one to follow trend and this case is no different. I am personally not a fan of the Keymod system. It affords very little deviation in the way of creativity & aesthetics. We attempt to design parts that are completely functional and aesthetically pleasing with improved usability and ergonomics.
What we wanted to achieve was simply not possible while following the Keymod specification. "
Keymod really does kill the creative, and aesthetic value from a forearm design imho.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but if anyone in the industry was going to buck the trend and deliver something even more refined and useful than the emerging KeyMod standard, I would fully expect it to be the Gear Sector folks. The design and quality standards associated with GS kit really set them apart in my view, and I’m pretty confident that they know exactly what they are doing … even if the details are still rather “close hold” for the moment.
AC
Maybe the term you guys are looking for is “forend”.
Well in that case I’m curious to see what they come out with too.
Commenting to express excitement and sub. at the same time. Im pumped about this. His light mounts are still my favorite option; my guess is Jason will hit a homerun with these.
To clarify and for those that haven’t seen the cross section, they are not octagonal.
Looks good, but that is nothing new. I haven’t ever seen anything from GS that looked crappy. 
Make this in 14" and you are guaranteed a customer for my new build. 
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I’m a bit confused.
Some advise that over-modding, if you will, is faddish.
These same folk say only add the basics.
Spend your money on ammo, magazines and training.
Recently, I’ve read a lot of excitement about new grips and now newly designed forearms. It seems some can’t wait to buy whatever the newest marketed equipment happens to be.
So - which is it?
Stay with the basics or if you’ve the discretionary income, add the latest whiz-bang gizmo? Why not?
I’m not being sarcastic, but I’m beginning to think there are two wildly divergent camps when it comes to AR modification.
Am I wrong?