I have been looking at different rail systems for a while, and came across the Vltor Casv-m. After looking around for a bit I found about 2 threads dedicated to the Casv systems which were not substantial enough to dictate the immediate purchase of a $300 dollar item.
There seems to be little user reviews or thoughts on the Casv, and I was looking for some input from those that own/have handled them.
Also, the DD omega (9.0) is similarly priced to the Casv-m. If you own both or have handled both the Omega and Casv, which do you prefer and why?
I have a midlength gas system, and don’t want to go through the hassle of removing my front sight block/flash hider. If there are other midlength rail systems that are 2 piece I am open to suggestions.
I’ve got two ‘active’ CASV rails, built one for a nephew and have a fourth under works: love the rails, have no regrets, wish I had one for an AR-10. To me, they’re comfortable enough to handle long term and easy to modify the set-up. It took all of 5 minutes to put them on, and another 5 to ready them the way I want. I have the option of using all rails and sides or just the top, or… The finish is durable for daily use and looks nice. I have one tan, one green and one black that was painted (I don’t like black…call me a ‘racist’ when it comes to guns). I have a PRI on an AR10 and have played with DDs but the CASV is by far the easiest to add and remove. I’m no longer a warrior, just an old retired fart that knows what I like and can use it well. I don’t play in the rocks and dirt often, but have had no problems with the handguards when I do.
do you have any specific questions about it that i didn’t cover? it’s a nice handguard. wider than most when you add rails where you want them, but it’s easy to install and very solid since it’s attached to the receiver.
You will need a rail panel or something to hold and not the CAS-V itself after a few hundred rounds. Its not searing hot, but its hot enough to be uncomfortable with just the hand guard alone. I run a vert grip with a 4 place panel in front of it and use a modified grip between the two.
I’ve also noted that where the front part of the handguard snaps together may work itself loose. There are two metal tabs that are for lack of a better term, “sprung” as well as two screws that hold it together. The tabs are the parts that works themselves out. But its not bad, its just something to think about and when they do, its not critical and takes all of 5 seconds to snap back in.
I have a CAS-V EL in black and one in tan. I don’t have a CAS-V M.
It does fit perfectly, absolutely so, but I don’t think you’ll find one, TD doesn’t sell them. You might call and beg or something. They’re only in FDE.
