J from United States, TN Public Profile

So, I gave it 3 stars simply because it’s not anodized as advertised. Other than that it seems well made and functions as it should.

Not even gonna lie, this rail is very underrated. I was putting together a budget 10.5 to keep in the truck for the farm so when I came across the Arwen, I decided to try it, especially for the price. Most all us associate UTG with lower end or entry level products but I was shocked at the quality and how well it felt in the hand. I liked it enough that I decided put it on another 10.5 upper I use to test lowers/triggers. I’ve had the rail around 8 months and it’s had roughly 3000 rounds on it and everyone that shoots with it can’t believe it’s UTG. I have rails 2-3x the cost that aren’t as nice and don’t feel as good in the hand. I run a Gen1 Cloud Defensive REIN light and Emissary handbrake on it so it definitely gets attention when a $350 light is on a $70 rail lol but it takes a beating and it’s never shifted. I’m not saying it compares to my MK4 Fed in strength, but it’s worth every penny and will definitely surprise you.

I really wanted to like these (bought two) for some non duty setups, but they are way out of spec. Once installed, you can wiggle the mag button around so much it feels like it will fall out. Only way they feel secure is if they are so tight that they actually won’t drop a mag. I tried on 4 different lowers besides the two they were intended for, all the same results (Geissele SD, BA Enhanced, SOLGW, AERO x15). I have a habit of buying stuff randomly and months later will start a build, so these are in the bin of unused parts since they can’t be returned.
If you want a catch with the same look but want it to actually function, Battle Arms Development makes one, then put whatever release you want.
Only gave it 2 because they look good, in the parts bin