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. ...
Read MoreOVERVIEW: Parallax Tactical’s New Titanium Nitride Hard Coated Nickel Boron BCG
Posted by rick cancino on Jan 7, 2014 in Articles, New Products | Comments Off on OVERVIEW: Parallax Tactical’s New Titanium Nitride Hard Coated Nickel Boron BCG
I have been looking forward to Parallax’s TiN (Titanium Nitride) Coated BCG (Bolt Carrier Group) for a while now, and we all know good things come to those who wait. The BCG is first coated with Nickel Boron that is known for its natural lubricity but then gets treated to additional hardness from the Titanium Nitride. Nickel Boron on it’s own has a hardness of 68-72 Rc and a low coefficient of friction (.04). The carrier is the only component that gets coated in TiN over the NiB. Parallax first has the Nickel Boron carrier polished before getting it sent out to get coated with TiN. In addition to its beautiful gold color, TiN gives the Bolt Carrier Group one of the hardest surfaces possible. Titanium Nitride pushes the hardness level above Rockwell C hardness of 88. The Rockwell C rating system tops out at 80 so the Vicker’s hardness system was also used to evaluate the TiN coating. The TiN coating received a rating of 2400 even tho the Vicker’s test only goes up to 1800. Thanks to this additional strength gained from TiN, manufacturers have used it on saw blades and drill bits to get the most life and sharpness out of them. Drill bits coated with TiN will last 3x longer than those that were un coated. Nickel Boron coating resists corrosion out of the box and adding Titanium Nitride only contributes additional protection to the BCG. Gas Key Staking Gas Key Staking up close Some photos of the BCG installed So now that we have our overview, next comes the fun part… Shooting the crap out of it and see what the results look like. ...
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