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Picatinny or Weaver

Rayzor25Rayzor25 Member Posts: 43
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
Can anyone tell me what the difference between the picatinny rail and the weaver rail is? I was viewing the mounts for the aimpoint sights on swfa.com and they have both picatinny and weaver rail grabbers. What rail is on the ar15/ar10t flattop? Thank you, Rayzor25

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  • Guns & GlassGuns & Glass Member Posts: 864 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Picatinny(military) evolved from the Weaver design.
    The 'Pic' is solid, where the Weaver is hollowed out.
    " " has many more cross slots compared to the Weaver.
    " " is usually made from steel. Weaver is usually alumunum.
    " " " a utility look. Won't use on a deluxe wood custom rifle.
    AR's are 'Pics'.

    Happy Bullet Holes!
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