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Originally Posted by Chris
I was looking at getting one of these for my short AR. Have opportunity right now to acquire for cheaper than SF M73, would give it a go since rail level is same as upper. So far have heard no bad points on it, so... may I ask why?
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Check MSRPs. If you can get a RIS or RAS used for less than a M73 new, it is probably stolen property.
Thr top rail height differential is arguable, current wisdom is that the dropped top rail was done for military use, as it is preferred with the PAQ-2 and PEQ-4 mounted.
Check how tightly the rails fit, and imagine how much rattle and slop you will have on a RIS/RAS after a few months. I have several of each. All of the RIS/RAS are off my guns now, replaced by the M73.
Only advantage to the RIS/RAS is that for a full-auto gun, the rail covers are better than the ladder rail protectors on the M73. Other than that, inferior in every way I can imagine.
TR
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