The Daniel Defense Omega Rail in 7 inches (brand part number 01-005-10001) is a free-float handguard built for carbine-length AR-15 gas systems, sized for short rifles where every ounce and inch matters. Daniel Defense machines it from aluminum and finishes it in black anodizing, with an uninterrupted Picatinny rail running the full top of the handguard for consistent optic and accessory placement. An integral QD sling swivel mount with a rotation limiter is built into the rail, so you get a solid ambidextrous sling point without adding a separate clamp-on accessory. Installation is straightforward with the included Allen wrench, and the rail’s exceptionally light weight makes it a strong match for compact, carbine-length builds.

Key Specifications

• Measures 7 inches, sized for carbine-length gas systems.
• Free-floats over the barrel.
• Constructed from aluminum.
• Finished in black anodizing.
• Features an uninterrupted top Picatinny rail.
• Includes an integral QD sling swivel mount with a rotation limiter.
• Installs with the included Allen wrench.
• Built to be exceptionally lightweight.
• Well suited to short, compact AR-15 builds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gas system length is this rail built for? Carbine-length.

Does it include a sling attachment point? Yes, an integral QD swivel mount with a rotation limiter.

Buy the Daniel Defense Omega Rail

Build a lighter, more compact AR-15 with a free-float rail sized for short-barrel setups. Order this Omega Rail from Daniel Defense through our AR handguards lineup, and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped straight to your door.