TheFull9 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 It'll fit, don't buy one though. I've got the exact same thing and I know a couple of other guys with them and the build quality is seriously lacking. None of us can get anything mounted on account of all the rails being out of spec; much too wide for the majority of 20mm accessories, optics, grips, covers etc. Between that and the cheap as *fruitcage* paint they slathered on there.. $95? Pff! Try about $30 and I might get back to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'll agree that Madbulls rails are out of spec, still nice peices though, the finish on my mk18 rail is nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kunlun Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Phew, cheers Chris Any other viable options that are in stock on EHA? We're doing a group order this friday and I really want a RIS! I got a SOCOM so it's frontwired and am using 7.4V 1300mAh cranestock lipo's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Tricky... the only proper rail I have experience of using with a SOCOM is my King Arms MRF, they have a funny sort of one of those in: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/accessories/r-i-s-r-a-s/for-rifles-aegs/king-arms-system-cx-free-floating-forearm-rail.html Any standard KAC RAS replica will take a nun-chuck lipo as well, think they have a couple of those in. Bit old school but they still do the job. Anything other than that and I'd be guessing I'm afraid. I'll agree that Madbulls rails are out of spec, still nice peices though, the finish on my mk18 rail is nice. My DD L85 rail is pretty decent too, just seems to be the Omegas for some reason. The finish on mine is like rough, lumpy paint. I've got Element rails which are far nicer, which is shocking considering the price difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kunlun Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks Chris! That MRF rail is not my cup of tea I am affraid ... Guess I will have to look further and use my MOE handguard for now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Also the Omega rail will not take a battery nor will the mk18 If you want a continuos top rail front end the DD lite rail is a good option. Strange to hear about such a bad finish on a Madbull rail and out of spec. Mine is nicely furnished and matches the TM top rail dinension. Suppose it could be why the Lite rail was chosen over the Omega for the Recce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Agree with Kenny here, the lite rail looks spot on... finish and paint job match the SOCOM's... not mounted mine yet, but will get round to it sometime... I can get my mitts on a RS Omega rail (currently residing on a real M4), but it's simply no fit on the marui's sadly... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) The lite looks like it has less room in comparison to the MK18, optical illusion? haha SOCOM Owners - Could one of you guys take pictures of the wiring routing? mostly how it goes through the bolt lock area. I still want a CTR Stock plus I'd like to balance out the gun a little by taking away the back battery. Also has anyone ever tried fitting a real steel stock on our guns? I hate how the Magpul PTS version costs more then it's real steel counterpart. Edited December 29, 2011 by akiraspeedstar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 The mk18 is the same size on the outside but the sides are thicker due to the removable bottom hence the battery wont fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Oops double post Edited December 29, 2011 by weekenny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Also has anyone ever tried fitting a real steel stock on our guns? I hate how the Magpul PTS version costs more then it's real steel counterpart. As in CTR/ACS type, not the UBR or anything? Standard collapsible stocks are fine yeah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Alright I made what I'll call a "Tester LiPo" out of some bb's and tape haha. Anyways the size is about 6mm x 18mm x 100mm and it fit in there. I found this battery on eHobbyAsia, I think I'm going to order one to see how it fits in there as it states the size is 5mm x 19mm x 102mm. http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/bb-battery/batteries/lithium-batteries/king-arms-7-4v-1100mah-15c-twin-type-lithium-battery.html What batteries is everyone else trying to fit into their rails? Edited December 29, 2011 by akiraspeedstar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 7.4V 1450mAh Cranestock battery 29A continuous discharge, 58A burst 2 sections, 129 x 22 x 6mm weight 67g. It'll go in the lite rail but not the mk18 if the dimensions are spot on then maybe it'll go but won't be easy. Good luck. Also you wanted a picture of the wiring route, this help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Yeah that battery might not work as the 18mm width looked like it was close to the limit. Thanks for the photo as well, I figured thats how it was routed anr held together but a picture helps more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Going back to the topic of rails, i checked my DD lite rail and eveything i have fits onto it perfectly... even the RS aimpoint and Eotech are fine... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kunlun Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 >_> Too late now :/ Ordered the Madbull DD MK18 RIS2 hoping it is going to fit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 If Akira gets his bettery in then you could order the same one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Unfortunately my plans got put on hold for now, but anyways Kunlun just make sure the battery is no thicker then 6mm, cause that's already pushing it. That battery I posted is supposed to be only 5mm thick and 19mm in width, which should fit in the event that your battery doesn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kunlun Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I am using these already: 7.4 1300 mAh 20C cranestock lipo from the Component Shop. Also, does the fuse still fit inside the rail or did you remove the fuse? I hope they fit >_> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Mine is the 7.4v 1450 (129mm x 22mm x 6mm) and it didn't fit my mk18 but does the lite. Also bought from component shop. The standard fuse holder doesn't fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Guys, is anyone using the firefly flat nub and firefly bucking combo in their SOPMOD/SOCOM? If so, have you seen an improvement in performance? Also, do you know if one can mix the normal nub with say a soft bucking? Or must it be like for like? I put a soft bucking into my pommy barrel and could only see 3 out of the 4 fingers. Mind you, I was using the stock marui nub so that may explain that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cumbo Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi guys. can anyone tell me if the Laylax wrench for the sopmod fits the barrel nut supplied with the DD lite rail? Or do i need to order the specific Madbull Wrench as well? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK4235 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Hi guys. can anyone tell me if the Laylax wrench for the sopmod fits the barrel nut supplied with the DD lite rail? Or do i need to order the specific Madbull Wrench as well? thanks Sadly, you will need the Madbull Wrench aswell. I have just checked the laylax sopmod wrench diameter it's a tad too big. It fits the DD barrel nut by a couple of mm. I feel when you tighten the DD barrel nut, the wrench will slip and scratch the DD nut. Edited January 2, 2012 by TK4235 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I used a G&P stock tube wrench to tighten my DD barrel nut. Worked like a charm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cumbo Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Sadly, you will need the Madbull Wrench aswell. I have just checked the laylax sopmod wrench diameter it's a tad too big. It fits the DD barrel nut by a couple of mm. I feel when you tighten the DD barrel nut, the wrench will slip and scratch the DD nut. I used a G&P stock tube wrench to tighten my DD barrel nut. Worked like a charm. Thanks for that guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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