WOR4 TacRail System
WOR4 TacRail demonstration and a preview of the coming M1911 mil. spec. model
Model 11
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An important component of the TacRail patent should be noted that the TacRail is the only non-frame-drilling third-party platform. Again, SCI is not making third-party devices, but the platform for those third-party devices. The patent covers both OEM railed lower and non-OEM railed lower receivers. It also includes the screw and onboard tool on/off system as well as the coming complete "cam system" within the next year. Licensing agreements may be possible.
Model B
The WOR4 TacRail Model B fits the following Beretta handgun models: 92, 92SB, 92FC, 92 Compact, and 96 Compact.
As the TacRail was designed for 4.9" barreled models, it will protrude past the end of the muzzle on compact models, but it still functions perfectly.
Finalized Versions in Production
See the various stages of manufacture!
Survival Consultants International and JP Machining have reconfigured the initial production of the TacRail. First, it should be understood that the TacRail attaches to a pistol wholly unlike any other system ever developed. What makes all versions of the TacRail unique is that the attachment occurs (without drilling the frame) by using a joint "clamping" method to the dustcover.
WOR4 TacRail Mounted to a Beretta M96 Compact
The secondary attachment occurs at the trigger guard. An "insert key" fits within the trigger guard and attaches back out to the trigger guard. There is also an "opposing force" fastener that pushes and causes tension against the outside of the trigger guard. Between these two methods of attachment, the TacRail is not coming off the pistol unless the user chooses to remove it.
Usually, the first statements from people interviewed on this immediately said "nobody is going to want to have to carry a tool." We agree, and therefore SCI developed in conjunction with JP a system by which "A" (1) L-shaped hex/torx type L mini wrench will be fitted in the lower rail of the TacRail. It will be held in place by industrial magnets that last years and years. You will never lose your tool and never lose a screw. Mr. Woroner has seen "the rough side of the world" and knows that there is no time for any piece of equipment to "go down." Inside each rail will be a .005" thick liner of delrin (an extremely resistant type of plastic.) This will protect the firearm's finish.
Sport Model Available Soon
After contacting U.S. Militaries Arsenal, Picatinny/ARDEC, we recieved what we considered to be "requirements" that had to be met. There were several, up to and including a holster. SCI is of the opinion that if it makes a weapons platform is it also responsible for all third-party products? Of course not. However, as far as the TacRail itself goes, it now conforms with the expressed and stated corrections to meet or exceed specifications presented. SCI looks forward to re-engaging with the U.S. Military at an appropriate time. Other non-military agencies, however, are awaiting Test & Evaluation (T&E) units of the TacRail. The first version to be released will not be the "Special Operations" version. It will not include the strike face or the two outside rails. What our research revealed is that, overwhelmingly, shooters wanted the ability to add lower railed devices such as lights, lasers, etc. and the possibility of adding an "optical sighting system" on the top rail. In the design of the TacRail, SCI recognized that any "device" (like an optic system) can fail. So SCI introduced a slot into the design so that the iron sights are still completely active and useable. The other specification requested was to make the design so that "the slide can be removed, for field cleaning, without removing the TacRail." We have accomplished that.
At this point the TacRail is in production by JP Machining. The entire "large component" will be extruded utilizing 6061 aluminum. The other component will be milled to make the "insert key" of 7075 aluminum.
What JP Machining has to say about the strength of the TacRail:
In the first two operations when making the rails, they are clamped, basically pushing the top rail toward the bottom rail. I use a torque wrench to tighten them the same each time, and, according to the literature for the vice, at the torque I am using they each are holding up about 1000 lbs. of weight without much deflection or bending. So basically if you were to build a clamp to clamp to the bottom rail and hold the unit from tipping over, one under each tire of a car, they would hold the car up (combined total of 4000 lbs. of weight.)
Expected availabity timeframe is as follows:
First 50 Units delivered no later than May 17th 2007. SCI recommends contacting us if you would like to be put on the mailing list. Please feel free to contact SCI with questions or to be placed in the queue for the first fifty (50) pieces.
Survival Consultants intends to bring forth versions for the 1911-style GI Spec. pistol as well as others depending upon market demand.
Sincerely,
David Woroner, President
Survival Consultants International L.L.C.
Initial Special Operations TacRail
WOR4 TacRail USPTO #60/819,876, Refined Ver. 2 USPTO #60/860,969—See News for intellectual property protection of SCI and D. Woroner's products, systems, and devices.
