Parallax Tactical’s FFSSR Keymod Free Float Rail VS Rainier Arms Force

Posted by rick cancino on Sep 16, 2014 in Articles, New Products, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Parallax Tactical’s FFSSR Keymod Free Float Rail VS Rainier Arms Force

For my AR Pistol build I wanted a light, small handguard. Thankfully customers asked and manufacturers listened so they have been producing some fantastic solutions. Today we are going to do an over view of two handguards. Rainier Arms Force™ Free Float System 9.0 and Parallax Tactical’s PXTreme FFSSR Keymod Free Float Rail 9.2″. Both are keymod based systems which are an effective way to strip handguards of unnecessary rails that only add weight. When a user needs to attach an accessory they only need to attach a keymod rail for the desired add on. The FFSSR rail I opted for the Cerakoted Magpul FDE version, you can order them in a multitude of colors from Parallax. Since I had the Force rail already in use, it has some Noveske NSR covers on it.   Technical Specs from Parallax’s website. 9.2″ OAL 6061 T6 Extrusion Type III, Class 2 Hard Anodized and Bead Blasted Finish Features our new barrel nut, 18% lighter than previous at 92g. (Noveske at 84g.) Same slot spacing to take any Magpul MOE rail accessory on the 45 degree slots. 10-32 holes on top rail to mount Sling Studs and future accessories. Included anti-rotational QD hole Includes Barrel Nut, Screws and Includes Optional Shims for spacing Installation Instructions Included Made in USA with Domestically Sourced Materials 1.52″ OD 1.35″ ID (Will not fit most supressors and KX3.) Technical Specs from Rainier Arms Length: 9″ Material: 6061 T6 Finish: Type III Hard Coat Anodized 1913 Continuous top rail Dual anti rotation tabs Keymod Modular attachment system Outer Diameter: 1.8″ Inner Diameter: 1.5″ Weight: 7.8oz with barrel nut Proprietary barrel nut included Armorer’s wrench needed for installation (not included) Outside dimensions 9.2″ Parallax on top and Rainier Arms 9″ on bottom. The FFSSR handguard mounts with 6x mounting screws whereas the RainierArms Force utilizes 8 to secure the handguard to the barrel nut. Both handguards have a QD mounting point in the rear on both sides (pictured above) Now on front end of the handguards you have a bit of a difference between the two units. The Force has another QD mounting point on both sides whereas the FFSSR was able to fit in two more keymod slots. ...

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