illest311 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hello all! I'm a new owner of a Colt M4 .22 Carbine. I wanted the OPS model, but they were sold out at the time. Since I had to settle with the OPS I would like to install an alternative forearm rail system like this one: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/31023405-1.htmlWould any AR compatible forearm rail work? Has anyone installed one of the Tapco models?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Welcome to T22. My Colt M4 OPS came with a quad rail so I never had any need to try any others out. But I'm sure lots of fellow Colteers here have done some swapping and will be able to point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Tapco will answer your question they are good about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I just bought a Troy 11" TRX for my AR, and I tried to install it on my Colt M4 Ops first, but it doesn't fit the Colt/Umarex threads. So I am assuming at this point that no AR hand guard will fit the Colt/Umarex. I suppose that some enterprising person could fabricate a thread adapter that would do the job.....If you come up with something please let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlhoang Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 since the umarex colt is basically based off an airsoft receiver, most airsoft rail systems will work for colt. also im able to get rail systems for really cheap if anyone is interested. I have access to most of the daniel defense and noveske airsoft rail systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Where can I check them out? I would be very interested in a Troy TRX. Thx,TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlhoang Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 techmike - here is a link to evike.com for the trx 11" rail http://www.evike.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_106_286&products_id=36980 i've sent a message to my distributor to see if they can get these in since i didn't see it on my wholesale list but havn't gotten a response yet. if i am able to get em i'll send you a message, if not evike.com has a coupon code to save you 18%. coupon code: facebook18 so total should be around $100 + whatever shipping method you choose from them. hope this helps others who are in quest of customizing there colts =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thanks, looks just like the one I put on my AR. What are these made from, all I can find is "lightweight material". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlhoang Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 they are normally made of a similar metal to our colt receivers. they are pretty tuff and can with stand the heat from a 22. put a box of 550 through my rifle in one sitting and the rail still stayed cool to the touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have one on order, due in Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 My order from AirSoft GI arrived today, wishing I could stay home from work and install this rail! Looks just like the "real" one from Troy industries, same accessories, ect. - except it is labeled "milsim only". It is an aluminum alloy, but must be a softer alloy than the "real" ones. Will get it installed tonight and post some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illest311 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 My order from AirSoft GI arrived today, wishing I could stay home from work and install this rail! Looks just like the "real" one from Troy industries, same accessories, ect. - except it is labeled "milsim only". It is an aluminum alloy, but must be a softer alloy than the "real" ones. Will get it installed tonight and post some pictures. Where's the pics? I wanna see this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Got it installed last night, pics will be up tonight after work. I really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlhoang Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 post pics! can't wait to see it. im working on new umarex project. should be unveiling it within the month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 No problems with the install, the nut threaded right on to the Colt. I guess that proves the Colt has airsoft in it's design! I like the rail very much, it is licensed by Troy, and made in Taiwan. Hope it holds up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Another view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 since the umarex colt is basically based off an airsoft receiver, most airsoft rail systems will work for colt. also im able to get rail systems for really cheap if anyone is interested. I have access to most of the daniel defense and noveske airsoft rail systems.Has anyone successfully mounted a SIR type Rail ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Got my Colt to the range yesterday, with it's new airsoft version of the 11" Troy TRX Battlerail. Worked great, no problems at all bench shooting with a rail mounted bipod. :thumb: :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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