Bryan 45 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) I'm sure some of you shooters will start seeing these rails throughout the year on prize tables since it seems Samson sponsors almost every major 3 gun match in some capacity, but here's their new small diameter free float rail for AR15s, the SX. It uses a proprietary barrel nut (included), installed with a wrench (included). Diameter is quite a bit smaller than the Samson Evo (as well as flat on bottom and sides instead of round), but still large enough to fit most adjustable low profile gas blocks without touching. This rifle is wearing a DoubleStar adjustable GB. Testing to follow. Edited March 29, 2017 by Bryan 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 It is a good looking rail. Any idea what the street price may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Msrp on 15" SX is $219. Street price will prob be around 10% less I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 I recorded the install. And luckily got it right the first time. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 The barrel nut looks great. Any time you dont have to line up a gas tube hole through the nut with the gas tube hole in the receivers is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 6 hours ago, troupe said: The barrel nut looks great. Any time you dont have to line up a gas tube hole through the nut with the gas tube hole in the receivers is good. I agree, that's what originally drew me to the SLR handguards. The new samson does look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 It it's a Samson product, I am happy to be able to pick it on the prize table. Smaller diameter handguards are becoming more common with manufacturers, there are some advantages to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in TN Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I like it! You named your dog after Lita Ford?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Matt in TN said: I like it! You named your dog after Lita Ford?!? We spell her name Leta, (seems more German, I don't know?) but yes, named after Lita Ford. Not that I'm a big Lita Ford fan. Just seemed like a good name for a dog. (not saying Lita Ford is a dog either!) Edited March 31, 2017 by Bryan 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in TN Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 17 hours ago, Bryan 45 said: We spell her name Leta, (seems more German, I don't know?) but yes, named after Lita Ford. Not that I'm a big Lita Ford fan. Just seemed like a good name for a dog. (not saying Lita Ford is a dog either!) I hope she at least wears leather pants. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Had a chance to put some rounds down range today with my DoubleStar wearing the new SX rail. It handles heat very well, is comfortable in the hand, and the small diameter makes it easy to clamp on props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I just picked up one of these and installed it on my new rifle, I really like the barrel nut system on this one. Question, I would like to run my JP low Profile gas block but its a "little" tight. I might have a little less then a playing card width of space between the handguard and the gas system. Is this alright? or should I forgo this gas block and get something that isn't adjustable that will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 I don't have any direct experience with that gas block, but that's not enough clearance for me to feel warm and cozy. I have the doublestar adjustable gas block and there is plenty of clearance. It's similar to a few other manufacturers adjustable gb that have a brass set screw on the aft end and the gas adjustment screw on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Ok after switch in to a seekins adjustable gas block, I got everything together, I'm liking it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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