Wilson Combat is continuing its push into the AR15 marketplace with the release of its new “Tactical Rail Interface, Modular,” or the more easily remembered “TRIM Rail.”
This new rail from Wilson Combat takes a hybrid approach to the rail market. Bridging the gap between a full four sides 1913 rail, and the increasingly popular tube rails. The TRIM rail allows for mounting of 1913 section rails wherever the end user feels a need. This gives a nice smooth, snag-free rail without the unneeded weight of extra rails.
Installation is very simple and while Wilson Combat (WC) has its own full installation guide, I’ll hit the highlights as well. With all of your components ready to go, push your barrel into your upper receiver. Lock the receiver into a vice, then take the supplied WC barrel nut and torque it between 30-50 ft-lbs. Check your alignment by verifying the screw holes are exactly at the 12 o’clock position. If it doesn’t line up, remove and re-install the barrel nut from the other side. If it’s still not exact, use the supplied shim. Our sample lined up on the first shot without any trouble.
Now you can install your gas block and gas tube. Next, slide the rail over the barrel nut and install the screws using a thread locker and you are done. Drop on any railed sections as needed. Our extended rifle length TRIM weighs in at 13.9 ounces with its steel barrel nut.
Click the picture for loads more images, and a pictorial walk through of the installation as well as the all the specs on the Wilson Combat Tactical Rail Interface, Modular (TRIM Rail).
Specifications and information from Wilson Combat.
AR rail has been designed by the Wilson Combat engineering team to be among the lightest, strongest and most versatile compact free-floating rail systems on the market.
- Light, Strong and Compact Free-Floating Rail Design
- Machined from 6005A-T5 Aluminum Extrusion
- Mil-Spec Hard Anodized Black Finish
- Simple, 5-Minute Installation with Common Hand Tools
- Easily Removed or Replaced in the Field
- Quick Custom Positioning of Supplied Rail Segment
- Large Internal Diameter Covers Low Profile Gas Blocks and Many Piston Systems
- Dual, Integral Push-Button Sling Attachment Points
Machined of high-strength 6005A-T5 aircraft aluminum with a Mil-Spec hard anodized finish, the TRIM rail handguard / interface and its robust, anti-rotational mounting system doesn’t sacrifice strength, stability or accuracy over bulkier designs. The oversize and tough nitrocarburized 4130 steel barrel attachment nut reduces heat transfer and the ergonomic handguard design offers a sleek, non-abrasive platform for comfortable dynamic shooting.
The TRIM’s attachment points enable the end-user to quickly position the supplied modular Picatinny rail panel on the attached interface in pre-specified locations. A generous inside diameter of 1.47″ accepts low profile gas blocks and many of the available piston gas systems. Integral push-button Q.D. sling swivel attachment points are located on both sides of the TRIM for the ultimate in sling mounting versatility.
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