Well put.UTG and Leapers are made for airsoft.And i agree that i would never use toy gun parts on any real gun.UTG/Leapers makes airsoft, toy quality aluminum junk.
I would never condone pairing any of their products with a real firearm.
UTG rails and accessories costs about one fifth of the price of their real world counterparts...a major clue. Low grade aluminum, cheap anodizing and import manufacturing and labor make this retail price possible.
The type of aluminum alloys used, as well as manufacturing processes and heat treating, greatly affect the overall strength and performance of the final parts. Anodizing is more that just coloring the shiny aluminum; it adds overall strength and durability, as well as corrosion resistance.
One truly does get what one pays for.
If one's budgetary restrictions are tight, it would be far better to do without a rail until one could save the funds to afford an actual quality part.
Why anyone would want to put garbage on a solidly built, expensive combat rifle is beyond me. I mean, I could duct tape a scope to the handguard and it might hold out at the range for a bit. What's your point? I don't need to buy a garbage mount to know it's a garbage mount.I don’t know about the rest of you but I only judge things after I have used them. I had a UTG rail on my M14S for approx 2 years with an aimpoint hundreds of rounds down the tube I’ve used it to hunt white tail and have dropped the gun numerous occasions 0 issues would I go to war with it no! but for the average weekend warrior on a budget it works well. People who have had problem with it probably did not install the bands properly or over tightened the screws. I took it off this year only to cut down on the weight and I like it old school open sights work great for me out to 200yards most of my shots are at the 100yard mark so why mess with perfection.
The mount is not garbage!Why anyone would want to put garbage on a solidly built, expensive combat rifle is beyond me. I mean, I could duct tape a scope to the handguard and it might hold out at the range for a bit. What's your point? I don't need to buy a garbage mount to know it's a garbage mount.
Don't take condemnation of the Leaper's rail personally, as no one here is trying to put you down based upon your consumer choices. Obviously you own and enjoy this product, however, your decision to purchase and use it does not make it a quality item.The mount is not garbage!
That were you are wrong they are made for the m14s or m305 rifle and they fit like a glove, and it is stated so in the instructions. Just because it will fit on an airsoft does not mean it was made for it. if this was the case lets face it most after market parts will fit on an airsoft these days.Don't take condemnation of the Leaper's rail personally, as no one here is trying to put you down based upon your consumer choices. Obviously you own and enjoy this product, however, your decision to purchase and use it does not make it a quality item.
While the UTG/Leapers rail may not be total "garbage", in your opinion, the fact remains that it most certainly is a Made in China "toy"...for toy guns. It is a low quality item that is not designed for serious use. That is precisely why it is peddled to the airsoft market at gun shows, flea markets, and in Cheaper Than Dirt catalogs. Like 98% of Leapers/UTG products, it is cheaply made in overseas factories with inferior materials and workmanship.
The original poster asked for honest opinions about its use on a "real" firearm, and the honest truth is that he would be better served going without this "toy" until he can afford a real rail system.
Again, please don't be offended.
Actually, this is a bad example to use as a comparison. I'll start a substantive thread about this later, but the ProMag PM081a and the ARMS 18 are similar, but not identical. And the way in which they differ is significant.Ok guy's give it too me what about the Arms 18 verses the Promag knock off is it worth paying the extra money?
Good to know I've herd alot of guys say they are the same.Actually, this is a bad example to use as a comparison. I'll start a substantive thread about this later, but the ProMag PM081a and the ARMS 18 are similar, but not identical. And the way in which they differ is significant.
The ARMS 18 has a dovetail at the rear which fits into the charger clip guide slot. This pulls the mount down onto the receiver.
The ProMag Pm081a does not have a dovetail at the rear. Instead, it has a screw which PUSHES against the slot where the charger clip guide used to be.
The point being they are not identical mounts, and the PM081a mount can have looser tolerances, due to the lack of a rear dovetail. This accounts for the lower price.