Fortis SWITCH - The Game Changer of Rail Systems?

[BLKSHEEP]

 

Check out the new Fortis Switch™ .308 Rail. It comes in 12" or 14" lengths and is quick install/detach "Switch"
Ranier Arms is scheduled to receive the first shipment of these today so act now if you're interested!
https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop%2Fdetail&product_id=4494

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPFbJgR_V0s#t=62

Edited April 25, 2014 by BLKSHEEP

[Robocop1051]

I understand the "how"... I don't understand the "why"...

[98Z5V]

I can see the benefits of this - what I see is rolling from a day role into a night role.  Night setup might include a night vision device forward of the scope (scope mounted on upper receiver), infrared laser on it, large bright light...  Something in a static position.  Day use wouldn't have a night vision device, as well as other things, and be more suited to carrying that heavy 308 biotch around.  

 

I like this.

[survivalshop]

Interesting. I guess your out of luck , if you have a std pined A 2 front sight.

[blue109]

neat idea...but meh. I don't take my tubes off very often, and most of my gizmos have QD mounts. I'd rather carry a wrench or screw driver around than a pile of freefloat rails with stuff mounted to them.

my Samson pops right off with 2 bolts.

[FaRKle!]

So now you can have a QD rail instead of QD mounts to attach to your rail! =P

Is the weight listed with or without the barrel nut?

I wonder how zero repeatability is with the front sight...

[Rsquared]

I'm kinda liking this. I could see the pros and cons of it. As blue said, devices have QD mounts. But I could envision the different scenarios where instead of having to pop things on or off of the rail, just pop the rail off and swap for another that has a different setup of accessories out of your pack. Possibly less fumbling in the grand scheme.

 

Damn. Now I'm probably gonna have to get one just to screw around with it.

 

Thanks Sheep (and they call me an enabler)...........................................bastard.

[BLKSHEEP]

^^^I'm slowly learning from the Master :))

[Magwa]

well if the SHTF, I will bet you all a steak dinner the last freekin thing you will be carrying will be a backpack full of different rails!I am old school K.I.S.S... get you gun how you want it and leave it alone it works put food in your backpack.... :) the gun industry is getting like the fishing industry they make Chit not for the guns and fish but for the people ...I see the point of it but I mean really??????

[blue109]

agree. neat idea for a gun nerd with tons of money who wants to show off all his cool gear

"this is my 3rd Saturday of the moth setup"

[shibiwan]

I rather have a backpack of different guns if the SHTF, than a bunch of rails. You can't shoot the rails but you can shoot the guns. <laughs>

Edited April 26, 2014 by shibiwan

[guruofhotrod]

I like the style with the keymod and the shape of the vent openings but, I'm a little unsure about the Q/D attachment, looks

like something that could fail right when you really need it. My Boss bought a Fortis handguard for his AR15 and it has a 

pretty solid mount that attaches to the stock barrel nut. Would be nice if they could offer a 308 version of that or a non-Q/D

version of the model this thread is about.

[BigP623]

I wouldnt think they would put out a sub par product.  That being said I do like the design and it would make for some easy cleaning sessions after a dusty day at the range.  I might have to get one of these.

Edited May 15, 2014 by BigP623

[D.R.D.]

It seems pretty light.  Is any other mounting hardware needed that would add weight to the rail.  Just asking since it's lighter than the MI keymod which seems to be the front-runner of late.

[pewpew.308]

Propriety barrel nut ?

[BLKSHEEP]

Propriety barrel nut ?

Yes it is.

[Cali_Ed]

I have this rail and weight is with out barrel nut. It comes with one aswell I like it

[atplowman]

One is on the way...can't wait to assemble and post pics/review this rail.  Will be excited to post my first build and I appreciate the info I find on here.

[FaRKle!]

One is on the way...can't wait to assemble and post pics/review this rail.  Will be excited to post my first build and I appreciate the info I find on here.

 

Would you happen to have a postal scale by chance? I'm curious what the weight is with barrel nut. Thanks!

[98Z5V]

He can send it to me, and I'll weigh it out on my coke-gram scale.  I'm just sayin'... 

[98Z5V]

Oh, Sweet Hay-Soos, this is a NICE DAMN RAIL!  :hethan:

 

New-Build-Pics coming up this weekend, with shoot results.  I have an installation trick coming, too.  <thumbsup>

 

Installation de-structions tell you that you need the DPMS 2-prong .308 Armorer's Wrench to install this - you don't, if you have another cool piece of hardware in your toolbox. 

 

Wait for it....  WAAAAAAIT...   :banana:

Edited May 14, 2015 by 98Z5V

[mrmackc]

waiting on nervous alert!

[medic83]

i ordered one for a 223 build.  I have had an Adams Arms XLP piston kit with low mass carrier sitting around and the rail i had for the build would not work with it.  AA calls for a "standard barrel nut" or one of equal length.  I was on the phone with Rainier the other day and they confirmed that it would fit...I was on hold while he called FORTIS to be sure.  Although there are plenty out there that fit it, I decided on this one.  I was originally like...WTF is the point??  Plus I wasnt a big fan of the Fortis look.  Well for this piston kit, the gas block has an adjustment knob to adjust the gas.  You can rotate it all the way and push the button and pull out the port for cleaning.  I guess with other piston systems you can completely remove the op rod that way.  with this one you cant.  So, I thought this "switch" lever i could gain quick access to the oprod for service or malfunction check. So, mine should be waiting for me when i get home from work in a few days.  I went with the 14

[DNP]

agree. neat idea for a gun nerd with tons of money who wants to show off all his cool gear

"this is my 3rd Saturday of the moth setup"

Just bringing this one back to the top.

How's that rail looking, you stupidly rich firearm geek of a gorilla?lol

Edited May 21, 2015 by DNP

[98Z5V]

Pretty damn nice - it'll be a whole rifle as soon as I skip out of work tomorrow afternoon and hit up the local pusher...  Pics inbound tomorrow evening.  :banana: