New Geissele MK8 with M-LOK

[Thompson]

I'm a little confused then. Why is the MK1 listed at 14.24 oz, when yours measured at 17 oz.

Which barrel nut does it come with, the steel or aluminum one?

Did you get a replacement rail from Midway, or did you just return it? In other words, if I do get the rail, should I not get it from Midway?

Also found the video I was talking about, MK3 is the replacement rail for MK1.

[Slippers]

Mine came with a steel barrel nut. I don't know why it is listed incorrectly.

I did not get a replacement. After seeing how heavy it actually is, I want to go with something else. Probably a mk8.

[UWone77]

... not to divert the thread too much, but I thought the MK1 was being phased out to a replacement rail?

I remember watching some SHOT show interviews with Bill back in the winter. He was saying how they've found a way to make the MK1 cheaper to manufacturer, therefore cheaper to sell it. MK8 vaguely rings a bell; is the MK8 suppose to be the MK1's replacement?

By the way, Midway has it for even cheaper now. $242.60 (black) & $259.60 (sand) ... which is now honestly tempting me to purchase one for a future build ...

I think you're thinking of the MK2. Bill has said they have been able to manufacture the MK2 cheaper and it will soon reflect in the price point.

[Thompson]

I think you're thinking of the MK2. Bill has said they have been able to manufacture the MK2 cheaper and it will soon reflect in the price point.

Had a chance to go back and find it; Bill was interviewed by AR15.com from SHOT; he said the the MK1 will be replaced by the MK3.

... I'd just really like to know the price point of the MK8.

[GOST]

MK8 should be a little less than the MK5.

[Uffdaphil]

I got a MK4 even though they changed to pear holes from the prototype. Wish I had known the square cuts were coming back, but not a big enough deal to change out. The MK8 pics show both square and pear. Any word which are production spec?

Dump the "here I am" white lettering asap. Gray, gloss black or even OD much preferred.

[GOST]

I have the pears but like the squares better also.

[Thompson]

Dump the "here I am" white lettering asap. Gray, gloss black or even OD much preferred.

... I mean there's no stopping you from spray painting over it.

I guess, from a weight standpoint I'd prefer the pears ... but aesthetically, 100% squares all the way.

For the MK4, has the square cuts been reintroduced yet? Or is it yet to be released?

[UWone77]

... I mean there's no stopping you from spray painting over it.

I guess, from a weight standpoint I'd prefer the pears ... but aesthetically, 100% squares all the way.

For the MK4, has the square cuts been reintroduced yet? Or is it yet to be released?

Square cuts are yet to be released on the reintroduction of the MK4.


However on a side note, Geissele is introducting their bipod mount for their SMR rails. This allows a bipod attachment without the extra weight of a rail section and bipod attachment. Thanks to my buddy John at Geissele for the pics.

[GOST]

How you like that Savvy Sniper sling?

[UWone77]

How you like that Savvy Sniper sling?

Not my picture or gun. Haven't used that sling before.

[UWone77]

[GOST]

What? I thought you had at least 2 of everything.

[UWone77]

What? I thought you had at least 2 of everything.

Why you gotta hurt me like that?

[GOST]

I so sorry.