Bill Geissele and his wife Amy have been on a tear over the past couple years, releasing innovative products that are up to the quality level that Bill established with his famous triggers. SHOT Show '14 marked the release of their Ergonomic Modular Rail. At first glance, it's a relatively simple tube rail that gives up some innovative details upon further study.
The Ergonomic Modular Rail is a relatively simple tube rail that gives up some innovative details upon further study. Unless you're running night vision, there's really no need for a top rail, so ALG skipped the full-length top rail and instead includes a section of co-witnessing sight rail for a front iron sight.
The handguard is 1 3/4" in diameter and the 10" version weighs an almost-not-there 8.96oz; including the barrel nut. It comes with 3 rail sections and steel backing plate hardware. Installation of the barrel nut and handguard are aided by the included shim pack and torque-indicating installation wrench that's sized use with a section of 3/4" cheater bar pipe.
One of the most shocking features is the price; from $135 to $145 depending on length. The ALG EMR will fit most AR15 upper receivers and is available in 10", 12" and 13" lengths, in black, gray, or purple. Available now, www.algdefense.com
