m4/handgun rails

chronic · August 13th, 2009, 12:10

Hello All,
I know there is a minor difference between a pictany rail and a weaver rail. But what is the difference between an underbarrel handgun rail and the above two?

So are accessories that I put on my Hi-Capa comaptible with my M4?

Styrak · August 13th, 2009, 12:15

Yes.

chronic · August 13th, 2009, 14:52

Maybe this should be in the noob section.
But why cant the laser I bought, that fit perfectly into my m4 rail, fit on my hi-Capa? Its clearly not wide enough..

m102404 · August 13th, 2009, 14:55

Because all rails aren't created equal. Not only are the widths and bevel angles of different rails sometimes different...there's sometimes a cross slot spacing difference. The distance slot to slot...and the depth of the slots can vary.

***also...that laser might have been meant for a specific mount...although most common ones are meant for 20mm weaver rails.

ex · August 13th, 2009, 14:57

Edit: Tys beat me to it.

chronic · August 13th, 2009, 23:47

The good thing about standards.... there are so many to choose from.

Darklen · August 14th, 2009, 01:36

Dovetail = 3/8"

Picatinny = 20mm

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August 13th, 2009, 12:10	#1
chronic Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississauga,ON	m4/handgun rails Hello All, I know there is a minor difference between a pictany rail and a weaver rail. But what is the difference between an underbarrel handgun rail and the above two? So are accessories that I put on my Hi-Capa comaptible with my M4? __________________ ---------------------- The beatings will continue until morale improves

August 13th, 2009, 12:15	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Yes. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

August 13th, 2009, 14:52	#3
chronic Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississauga,ON	Maybe this should be in the noob section. But why cant the laser I bought, that fit perfectly into my m4 rail, fit on my hi-Capa? Its clearly not wide enough.. __________________ ---------------------- The beatings will continue until morale improves

August 13th, 2009, 14:55	#4
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Because all rails aren't created equal. Not only are the widths and bevel angles of different rails sometimes different...there's sometimes a cross slot spacing difference. The distance slot to slot...and the depth of the slots can vary. ***also...that laser might have been meant for a specific mount...although most common ones are meant for 20mm weaver rails.

August 13th, 2009, 14:57	#5
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	Edit: Tys beat me to it. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

August 13th, 2009, 23:47	#6
chronic Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississauga,ON	The good thing about standards.... there are so many to choose from. __________________ ---------------------- The beatings will continue until morale improves

August 14th, 2009, 01:36	#7
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Dovetail = 3/8" Picatinny = 20mm __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

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