Developed in conjunction with 2 Vets Arms, the Parallax Tactical 308 hand guard system is designed to work with SR-25/DPMS 308 AR pattern rifles chambered in 7.62 NATO. Originally called the Parallax Tactical PXtreme 14" Free Float Super Slim Rail AR308 DPMS High... the product name was thankfully shortened to the P3R: Parallax 308 Rail.
The P3R rail is built on Parallax's proven AR-15 Free Float Super Slim Rail (FFSSR) design, and features slight changes to account for the heavier needs of .308 rifle systems. While Parallax did not have a booth, the very first rails systems they were produced were found on 2VA rifles on display throughout the show, including Crye Precision's, Battle Comp Enterprise's, London Bridge Trading's, and S&S Precision's booths.
The .308 Rail utilizes internal ribs to strengthen and add rigidity to the rail, and is mounting using an scaled-up barrel nut system similar to that of the FFSSR. Parallax tells us their 308 rail system is strong enough to handle the rigors of duty rifle use, while it is also one of the thinnest and most ergonomic rail systems available for 7.62 NATO AR style rifles. Their design features a thin, rail-free section in the center of the rail that improves ergonomics.
The P3R is currently being supplied to 2 Vet Arms for their "SPR" builds. Sold as a separate rail, pricing will be $199, available in early February.
