MLOK VERSION - Features special cuts for the Magpul MLOK quick release accessory system at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. Also features MLOK cuts at the 45 degree offset positions to the extreme front and rear of the handguard. MLOK branding is present on the top picatinny rail. You will also notice that the top rail has been relieved for better handfeel and weight reduction. This is the only version of the Evolution series to feature this profile. Perfect for competition and combat shooters alike.
The Samson Evolution Series is the next step forward in free floating hand guards. Light weight and durable these offer the perfect upgrade for 3 gun shooters LE/Military or weekend enthusiasts alike. Accessory picatinny rails can be added or removed at any of 7 positions around the rail and any place along the length of the tube. Kit includes: Thermal bushings, instructions & wrenches.Rail Accommodates most piston systems.
9", 12.37", 15" models
Free Float Design
Thermal bushings clip to any mil-spec barrel nut
Relieved for Most Gas Piston Systems
Rail Includes Integrated Anti-Rotation Tabs
All Rails 1913 Picatinny Mil-Spec
Type III Mil-Spec Hard Coat Anodizing
Precision Laser Engraving
Relieved top picatinny rail
6061 T6 Aluminum
Weight: varies by length
ID: 1.56 "
OD: 1.8 "+/-
I thought of this also. But DD 12.0 lengths are at 12.43"
BCM 13 is 13.4… etc, etc. I think as long as they get the inch number correct, who cares about the decimal… Im very curious to why this is generally across the board… Got to be something to do with where the 1913 slots line up and end…
Yeah I get that most are a bit longer than listed. I just wondered if there was a purpose to listing the extra this time. Like intended for a particular CONFIG or something
The 1913 issue is partially true. The biggest reason though is the exact measurement from the front of the receiver face to the rear of the gas block. This way if you have a railed gasblock it will close the gap to a minimal distance which is more aesthetically pleasing.
We have strayed from integrated QD swivel points for a specific reason. Many of our military and LE customers in hard use cases have “stripped” out a QD socket while manipulating a sling. Without the ability to replace the QD socket you would be without a socket, or with an ugly broken socket. It is also much more costly to produce the integrated mount and requires a larger OD extrusion which mostly would be machined off. This results in better pricing and more modularity for the customer. Thanks for the input!
We will be releasing a G2 version soon. For it to work you will need to make sure you have a DPMS AP4 barrel nut. Then it would require our G2 version of the rail with custom bushings. We have plans to offer it in this format.
This is an interesting talking point in regards to stripping out the QD point on the rail. But I would contend that with hard use two things are a possibility. A: The direct QD point on the rail would get stripped out B: The MLOK QD attachment would get stripped out, so either way, this is a possibility. The lock up system looks exactly like Midwest Industries which in my experience (five years, three different rails) is rock solid, but inferior to say the BCM KMR or Geissele Super Modular in that you don’t have to index the BN to align with the gas tube, and the contact area with the latter mentioned rails are more substantial as well.
Toecheese, good observations. If I understand correctly you are saying either QD could potentially become stripped. This is very true. While in either case, in the field, the operator may be left without a functioning sling, at least with the latter he/she could replace the socket afterwards without any permanent effect on the function of the rail. With an integrated QD you could still always add another section, you would still be left with a fixed socket that is no use.
On the barrel nut issue, I totally understand the advantage to having a barrel nut which does not require proper “timing” with the UR or gas tube. However, All of the manufacturers we supply have/use/make mllspec barrel nuts which makes our rail an very big advantage to them in terms of assembly efficiency. We can be “added” to their rifle as an offering with little interruption to their existing operation. Also, the vast majority of rifles on the market still utilize a milspec barrel nut making it easier for people with less know how to add our accessories. Some users for whatever reason are uncomfortable or are prevented by SOP (LE/MIL) from changing gas system or barrel nut. Our Evolution line and even more so our STAR line allows them to upgrade without changing any of this.
Im very curious to why this is generally across the board… Got to be something to do with where the 1913 slots line up and end…