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MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny and NATO STANAG rails -- The Picatinny rail, or Pic rail for short, also known as a MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail, is a military standard rail interface system that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories. It was originally used for mounting scopes atop the receivers of larger caliber rifles. | MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny and NATO STANAG rails -- The Picatinny rail, or Pic rail for short, also known as a MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail, is a military standard rail interface system that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories. It was originally used for mounting scopes atop the receivers of larger caliber rifles. | ||
== Recommendations When Purchasing == | |||
Recommendations When Purchasing | |||
* make sure you get a late model with .300BLK recoil mechanism | |||
* 16" barrel with 30rnd mag. XB16, XFD16, XG16 | |||
* get the 9mm and .300 Blackout Conversion Kits | |||
Note: ''Although the new .300 Blackout is considered better for hunting, there is the danger of a shooter getting mixed up and chambering the cartridge in a [https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/sports/article/LeBlanc-How-to-ruin-a-good-firearm-10835370.php rifle configured for 5.56] and resulting in injury. The 5.56 is better for longer range shooting but has less stopping power for medium to large game.'' | |||
Latest revision as of 09:51, 14 November 2020
MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny and NATO STANAG rails
MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny and NATO STANAG rails -- The Picatinny rail, or Pic rail for short, also known as a MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail, is a military standard rail interface system that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories. It was originally used for mounting scopes atop the receivers of larger caliber rifles.
Recommendations When Purchasing
Recommendations When Purchasing
- make sure you get a late model with .300BLK recoil mechanism
- 16" barrel with 30rnd mag. XB16, XFD16, XG16
- get the 9mm and .300 Blackout Conversion Kits
Note: Although the new .300 Blackout is considered better for hunting, there is the danger of a shooter getting mixed up and chambering the cartridge in a rifle configured for 5.56 and resulting in injury. The 5.56 is better for longer range shooting but has less stopping power for medium to large game.