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Posted: 6/29/2015 12:09:53 PM EDT
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MI SS lightweight are getting close, still not as light as the KMR. They have keymod and MLOK versions available.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 12:33:35 PM EDT
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ALG EMR MLOK. Pick whichever version you want (v1/v2/v3). I believe only an ounce or two heavier than the kmr depending on length. Significantly cheaper, great company as well
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Posted: 6/29/2015 1:05:06 PM EDT
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Check out 2A Armament's choice of M Lock or K Mod. Having a couple sets of each each, I am pleased with the fit and weight.
Personally I think both models will have their place. I prefer M Lock personally and thought it would of taken over the market a year ago but, looks like they are both here to stay. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 1:07:45 PM EDT
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If you don't have alot of keymod stuff, go mlok, it can savr a tiny bit of weight, and in mho, looks better
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Posted: 6/29/2015 7:16:51 PM EDT
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ALG EMR MLOK. Pick whichever version you want (v1/v2/v3). I believe only an ounce or two heavier than the kmr depending on length. Significantly cheaper, great company as well Need not look any further than ALG and their fine line on handguards. |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 11:04:30 PM EDT
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I got an ALG 10" M-lok, exactly 2 oz heavier than the KMR 10", but almost $200 less ($85 shipped on sale). This was even for a LW build, but I still couldn't justify the cost of the KMR for 2 less oz.
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Posted: 6/29/2015 11:06:37 PM EDT
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Guntec MLOK rails
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_12/676235_Guntec_UAG_7andamp_quot__M_LOK_Rail_mini_review___80_.html |
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Posted: 6/29/2015 11:08:32 PM EDT
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MI SS lightweight are getting close, still not as light as the KMR. They have keymod and MLOK versions available. With V7's Ti barrel nut and Ti nuts and Ti fasteners coming soon.....you'd have to shave off the top rail to get it any lighter. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 9:12:04 AM EDT
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Where did you hear they were going to make MI compatible parts?
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Posted: 6/30/2015 9:50:20 AM EDT
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Where did you hear they were going to make MI compatible parts? was referring to the KMR .... |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 10:30:35 AM EDT
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OK, sorry, I misunderstood what you were saying. The V7 parts for the BCM KMR are already available, by the way.
The 2A and new MI lightweights are in the same weight class as the KMR I'd say. The ALG rails weigh a 'lil bit more, but the prices are pretty nice. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 11:24:36 AM EDT
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OK, sorry, I misunderstood what you were saying. The V7 parts for the BCM KMR are already available, by the way. The 2A and new MI lightweights are in the same weight class as the KMR I'd say. The ALG rails weigh a 'lil bit more, but the prices are pretty nice. Yes you can find rails near the same wt class but not with the "lockup" the BCM rails bring to the table.... What's an Oz or two anyway?....well it all depends on what you are after....if you want the best built rail out there...go Geissele. If you want the lightest-best built rail out there go KMR (IMO) If you want a decently built rail that is pretty light....well then the choice gets harder to make...as many rails meet this criteria and do it well. V7 does not have the cross bolts in Ti yet...Joel says their coming.... 
Now if someone shaved off that 12 O'Clock rail.....that'd be something else again.  
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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:12:17 PM EDT
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Yes you can find rails near the same wt class but not with the "lockup" the BCM rails bring to the table.... What's an Oz or two anyway?....well it all depends on what you are after....if you want the best built rail out there...go Geissele. If you want the lightest-best built rail out there go KMR (IMO) If you want a decently built rail that is pretty light....well then the choice gets harder to make...as many rails meet this criteria and do it well. V7 does not have the cross bolts in Ti yet...Joel says their coming....http://cdn3.volusion.com/j4enh.r2en5/v/vspfiles/photos/BCM-KMR-CBK-1.jpg?1431093155 Now if someone shaved off that 12 O'Clock rail.....that'd be something else again. http://cdn3.volusion.com/j4enh.r2en5/v/vspfiles/photos/categories/184.jpg?1394606956
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OK, sorry, I misunderstood what you were saying. The V7 parts for the BCM KMR are already available, by the way. The 2A and new MI lightweights are in the same weight class as the KMR I'd say. The ALG rails weigh a 'lil bit more, but the prices are pretty nice. Yes you can find rails near the same wt class but not with the "lockup" the BCM rails bring to the table.... What's an Oz or two anyway?....well it all depends on what you are after....if you want the best built rail out there...go Geissele. If you want the lightest-best built rail out there go KMR (IMO) If you want a decently built rail that is pretty light....well then the choice gets harder to make...as many rails meet this criteria and do it well. V7 does not have the cross bolts in Ti yet...Joel says their coming....http://cdn3.volusion.com/j4enh.r2en5/v/vspfiles/photos/BCM-KMR-CBK-1.jpg?1431093155 Now if someone shaved off that 12 O'Clock rail.....that'd be something else again. http://cdn3.volusion.com/j4enh.r2en5/v/vspfiles/photos/categories/184.jpg?1394606956
I have the Ti barrel nut and will be getting cross bolts. Been thinking about having top rail shaved but curious how much weight it will save? I know one guy did it about a year ago but don't think he published the weight And for those reading the customer service and products at V7 are awsome |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:34:59 PM EDT
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Where did you hear they were going to make MI compatible parts? was referring to the KMR .... why changing the original kmr parts against some different stuff? |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:40:48 PM EDT
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Where did you hear they were going to make MI compatible parts? was referring to the KMR .... why changing the original kmr parts against some different stuff? Titanium barrel nut and cross bolt kit save more weight. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:59:00 PM EDT
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Where did you hear they were going to make MI compatible parts? was referring to the KMR .... why changing the original kmr parts against some different stuff? No logical reason to.....more of an exercise in making something as light wt as possible while retaining or not appreciably diminishing reliability or durability. It's a hobby it doesn't have to make sense 
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:14:45 PM EDT
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ALG EMR for sure
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Posted: 6/30/2015 3:14:48 PM EDT
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No logical reason to.....more of an exercise in making something as light wt as possible while retaining or not appreciably diminishing reliability or durability. It's a hobby it doesn't have to make sense
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Where did you hear they were going to make MI compatible parts? was referring to the KMR .... why changing the original kmr parts against some different stuff? No logical reason to.....more of an exercise in making something as light wt as possible while retaining or not appreciably diminishing reliability or durability. It's a hobby it doesn't have to make sense
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Posted: 7/5/2015 11:25:56 AM EDT
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SLR has a nice assortment of rails in all different lengths and available in keymod or mlok. The one that has caught my attention has most of the 12 o'clock rail shaved off.
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Posted: 7/5/2015 11:47:37 AM EDT
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You can get a Fortis Rev II 12" M-lok that weighs 8oz for $155 from primaryarms.com right now.
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Posted: 7/5/2015 10:56:47 PM EDT
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You can get a Fortis Rev II 12" M-lok that weighs 8oz for $155 from primaryarms.com right now. I might be wrong, but my understanding is that the Rev II weight is without the standard barrel nut, so you need to add that weight to be comparable to KMR or MI. A V7 Ti nut would be less than an ounce, but they you are adding another ~$70. |
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Posted: 7/5/2015 11:46:43 PM EDT
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MI SS lightweight are getting close, still not as light as the KMR. They have keymod and MLOK versions available. +1 I highly recommend MI SSK/ SS MLOK/ SS |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:41:17 PM EDT
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I might be wrong, but my understanding is that the Rev II weight is without the standard barrel nut, so you need to add that weight to be comparable to KMR or MI. A V7 Ti nut would be less than an ounce, but they you are adding another ~$70. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You can get a Fortis Rev II 12" M-lok that weighs 8oz for $155 from primaryarms.com right now. I might be wrong, but my understanding is that the Rev II weight is without the standard barrel nut, so you need to add that weight to be comparable to KMR or MI. A V7 Ti nut would be less than an ounce, but they you are adding another ~$70. Absolutely correct. Just a good deal if you can sacrifice a few ounces. |
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