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Thread: Rail Systems? Your opinion?
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13 November 2014, 04:50 #31
I'm the opposite for this. Never liked handguards that didn't have that nice fit around my hands, like a Geissele does .... and I don't like cheese graters - well at least sharp ones; rounded/smoothed out - different story.
UW - you made a good point about the start time of Keymod accessories. Like you said, I guess only time will tell to see which one is liked more.
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13 November 2014, 06:05 #32
Up to 40% cheaper for keymod nuts based on my suppliers. Generally, the 10-24 screws for mlok also cost more than the 8-32 screws for keymod.
We're not talking about a very large amount of money, but on a part you want to sell for $20 an extra $2 makes a huge difference when you're trying to fit in distributor pricing.Will - Owner of Arisaka LLC - http://www.arisakadefense.com
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13 November 2014, 06:59 #33
Being that I got into the AR game when modular systems were taking over the 1913 I've never even experienced full quad rails (other than shooting a friend's rifle, once).
Since I got the Noveske handed down to me, Keymod is really all I know other than when I had MOE.
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13 November 2014, 07:47 #34
I don't change out parts very often so it really doesn't bother me what type of attachment system is used. I also do not wear gloves when I shoot, and 1913 picatinny doesn't bother me either. To me the only benefit I care about that you get from the these new Brazilian waxed handguards is weight. I've been using a Geissele MK4 lately and its OK.
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13 November 2014, 08:03 #35
Just out of curiosity I googled it and my rail is 14" and weights 11oz. A Daniel Defense 14" quad rail weighs 17.4 oz.
I don't change out parts that often either... once I set it up that's it unless I am trying to experiment with new things.
I like the feel in hand of the smooth, er 'brazillian waxed' rail myself. I think they look better too
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13 November 2014, 09:51 #36New Member
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Personally I think Centurion had the best idea with threaded holes in the CMR rail. Directly bolt the accessories on, doesn't get much simpler. I'll be checking out some Arisaka stuff shortly .
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13 November 2014, 10:11 #37
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13 November 2014, 19:29 #38
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14 November 2014, 07:06 #39
I don't know anything about Centurion but I kind of like the idea of adaptability and interchangeability. What happens if the rail has holes only at certain spots and you have buy all these proprietary accessories? Then you switch rails and guess what, you start all over. At least with these M-lok and Keymod designs... say you had two guns you can interchange parts because of compatibility. I can think of a number of reasons why I would like these keymod/mlok designs better as a whole.
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14 November 2014, 09:29 #41
I think BCM almost singlehandedly cemented Keymod into the market, especially after their free bcg sale. It seems like almost every rifle i see on the range has a KMR hand guard on it.
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14 November 2014, 10:12 #42
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15 November 2014, 10:05 #43
Not the first time, selling accessories was more lucrative than selling the actual hardware. I want to see where we are in another year or two as far as accessories. For me so far, the biggest draw back of the head start Keymod has had is, there aren't many accessories. You basically have to attach 1913 rails to the keymod, and then attach your standard accessories, introducing a possible additional point of failure. I do love the weight and slim profile of the NSR and KMR though.
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15 November 2014, 23:36 #44
There is an advantage to this. If you only need one or two small rail sections, you can attach them and still have that small O.D. of the keymod. I suppose its the same way with M-LOK. If you need to hang stuff all over your weapon, lasers, lights, optics, BUIS, bipod, and what ever else one might need, a quad rail may still be the best option of either the Keymod or M-LOK.
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16 November 2014, 01:04 #45
I ran into an issue with M-lok today that I didn't expect. I've got a 10" SLR M-lok Solo Lite rail with a 10.5" Aero barrel and BCM low pro gas block. I tried installing a rail section all the way forward and was not able to because the nut touched the gas block and it kept it from turning 90°. Instead, the nut screwed down without engaging the rail. Thankfully I prefer the rail section back a slot.
I have no idea if a similar thing could have happened with keymod; the M-lok nut seems thicker.