attachment rail strength

Newton24b · November 7, 2012, 08:55 AM

heres the question, just what is the maximum torque rating if you will of the attachment rail of a modern made semi auto pistol?

im trying to figure out if its merely a function of material versus dimensions, or if it can be simulated correctly with a modulus of elasticity formula for said material?

TunnelRat · November 7, 2012, 12:30 PM

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im trying to figure out if its merely a function of material versus dimensions, or if it can be simulated correctly with a modulus of elasticity formula for said material?

Is this just for kicks and giggles?

RsqVet · November 7, 2012, 01:59 PM

Some rails are polymer some metal. The polymer ones are offten under the metal insert in the frame.

Yeah so no idea. No idea if a standard even in the land of mil spec has ever been published

Newton24b · November 7, 2012, 04:51 PM

not for kicks and giggles, restarting a project of mine.

so since there is no real standard, just what can be expected of one to hold up to without actually destroying a real gun ?

TunnelRat · November 7, 2012, 05:41 PM

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just what can be expected of one to hold up to without actually destroying a real gun ?

Seems to me like you'll have to find that out for yourself.

November 7, 2012, 08:55 AM	#1
Newton24b Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Posts: 965	attachment rail strength heres the question, just what is the maximum torque rating if you will of the attachment rail of a modern made semi auto pistol? im trying to figure out if its merely a function of material versus dimensions, or if it can be simulated correctly with a modulus of elasticity formula for said material?

November 7, 2012, 01:59 PM	#3
RsqVet Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Posts: 2,277	Some rails are polymer some metal. The polymer ones are offten under the metal insert in the frame. Yeah so no idea. No idea if a standard even in the land of mil spec has ever been published

November 7, 2012, 04:51 PM	#4
Newton24b Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Posts: 965	not for kicks and giggles, restarting a project of mine. so since there is no real standard, just what can be expected of one to hold up to without actually destroying a real gun ?