Product Preview: Fortis Night Rail

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posted on July 14, 2017
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The distinctive-looking Fortis Mfg. Night Rail is a lightweight, easy-to-install, free-floating handguard for AR-15-pattern rifles. A MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail runs the entire length of the Night Rail’s 12-o’clock surface, and additional Picatinny slots are located near the muzzle at the 3-, 6- and 9-o’clock positions. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with an internal diameter of 1.35", the American-made Night Rail is available in 10", 12", 14" and 16" (shown) lengths, and is offered in both M-LOK- and KeyMod-compatible models. Price: $280 (shown). Contact: Fortis Mfg.; (253) 277-3211; fortismfg.com.

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