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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:07:51 PM EDT
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I have a Faxon 11.5 with a Kinetic DG rail. The rail is 11.6" total and has an awesome profile.. it covers the barrel threads about 1/2". Once you get a muzzle devices on there it looks nice, since it peeks out the end of the rail... if you plan on using a silencer or blast diverter then it won't fit under the rail.
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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:47:09 PM EDT
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I'm keeping the same old A2 flash hider.
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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:55:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm keeping the same old A2 flash hider. That'll would be a bit too shallow for that particular rail.... 11" rail would be perfect for the A2. I think the SLR rails would be more comfortable in the hand. You can't go wrong with both really. Solid designs. |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 8:12:09 PM EDT
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I'm nearly finished with my pistol. It's an 11.5" DD barrel with a 9.5" Mk4. The pic cuts off near the muzzle's thread protector, and it doesn't have a flash hider yet, but it should give you an idea.
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Posted: 5/25/2016 9:52:13 PM EDT
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Any chance I could get a few more pictures of that? Maybe with a standard a2 on the end? I have been searching for that for two weeks with no success
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Posted: 5/25/2016 10:40:13 PM EDT
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I plan to put an A2 on it, but I probably won't get around to it for a while.
Eh, if you're willing to wait until the weekend, I might mock one from another rifle onto it for pics. |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 11:00:34 PM EDT
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The only problem with that is that I need to decide before tomorrow night 9:00PM Pacific standard time. If I'm going to get in on the Geissele sale, I have to pretty much order it at 9:01PM. No worries though, don't feel obligated. I'm going to spend a lot of time tonight trying to figure it out.
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Posted: 5/25/2016 11:25:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/26/2016 2:32:44 AM EDT
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I just picked up a SLR Solo and I'm totally impressed by it. Love the fact that the supplied barrel nut can be installed with a standard wrench and not need some wonkey adapter, it doesn't need to be lined up to let the gas tube go thru and it looks damn cool to boot.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:32:51 AM EDT
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I decided on getting the Slr Solo Series of hand guards, one 11" and one 15.5" but they are sold out as of now.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:48:31 AM EDT
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Go with the G
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Posted: 5/26/2016 12:31:00 PM EDT
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I decided on getting the Slr Solo Series of hand guards, one 11" and one 15.5" but they are sold out as of now. I was going to mock up a build for you and then realized I only have extra 13in Geissel rails, no 15in rails. I like the Geissele rails much better than the SLR Solo rails. The fit and finish on the Geiselle rails is outstanding and their mounting system is very solid. I don't like the clamp design myself. I have only used one SLR rail and I prefer the Geissele rails. SLR does well with all the different sizes they offer. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 12:46:08 PM EDT
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I decided on getting the Slr Solo Series of hand guards, one 11" and one 15.5" but they are sold out as of now. You won't regret it. FYI, the Larue Stealth barrel is a hybrid bull barrel and I can't use the rear QD attachments on my pistol build because there's not enough room. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 3:18:51 PM EDT
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My concern with the Geiselle rail is that it's gonna have a feel similar to a large diameter hand guard. The Slr seems thinner. Anyone with the Geissele rail notice that they are large?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 3:45:46 PM EDT
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My concern with the Geiselle rail is that it's gonna have a feel similar to a large diameter hand guard. The Slr seems thinner. Anyone with the Geissele rail notice that they are large? Not even close. Geissele rails don't feel like a large diameter rail at all |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 4:17:26 PM EDT
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My concern with the Geiselle rail is that it's gonna have a feel similar to a large diameter hand guard. The Slr seems thinner. Anyone with the Geissele rail notice that they are large? They're not large at all. I have three Geisseles and an SLR and they fit my hand the same. Go with the Geissele rail, you won't regret it. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 4:38:13 PM EDT
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My concern with the Geiselle rail is that it's gonna have a feel similar to a large diameter hand guard. The Slr seems thinner. Anyone with the Geissele rail notice that they are large? I was concerned with the Geissele rails being large as well and went in blind. I was very pleased once they arrived. The Geissele and SLR rails are very similar in size. You would not be able to tell unless you measured them in my opinion. If you are concerned about the size of the rail, get a ALG rail. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 5:55:05 PM EDT
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Theres only ever 1 rail and its the Geiselle.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 6:37:09 PM EDT
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I'm leaning towards the Slr rails because I can get the length that I want (flash hider just poking out of the end). Is there any reason to go specifically with the mk4 as opposed to the Slr?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 8:08:21 PM EDT
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I'm leaning towards the Slr rails because I can get the length that I want (flash hider just poking out of the end). Is there any reason to go specifically with the mk4 as opposed to the Slr? IMO, the attachment/lockup system is 100 times better on the G rail, it's simply bombproof. I've never been a fan of the "clamp-on" style rails. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 8:14:32 PM EDT
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I feel particularly qualified here as I have a 16in rifle with an MK8 and an 11.5in pistol with an SLR ion light. The ion is 10.7in and the fit is perfect. The SLR is more comfortable in the hand, the G rail is stronger. The SLR is a lot slimmer in the hand and the G rail does feel bigger comparatively, but it still fits the hand nicely.
Ask away if you've got any particular q's. You can't go wrong with either company. They're both manned by fantastic people that make awesome gear. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 8:26:57 PM EDT
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Not even close. Geissele rails don't feel like a large diameter rail at all Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My concern with the Geiselle rail is that it's gonna have a feel similar to a large diameter hand guard. The Slr seems thinner. Anyone with the Geissele rail notice that they are large? Not even close. Geissele rails don't feel like a large diameter rail at all I had a Mk4 for a bit, I felt it was a little chunky for a streamlined handguard. 
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Posted: 5/26/2016 8:29:56 PM EDT
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Ask away if you've got any particular q's. You can't go wrong with either company. They're both manned by fantastic people that make awesome gear. Yep. I think that at the end of the day, both are good. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:29:23 PM EDT
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Geissele is the Mercedes of rails...material,workmanship and engineering...
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:21:44 PM EDT
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I like the look and sizing of the Slr rails on the barrels I'll be putting them on. The only thing that is holding me back at this point is everyone saying to get Geiselle rail. The only thing that irks me about the Slr rails are the anti-rotation things that hold onto the gas tube. Any thoughts on that?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:26:13 PM EDT
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I've never been a fan of the "clamp-on" style rails. SLR isn't using a clamp on anymore. They've switched to a wedge type lockup. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:41:13 PM EDT
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Is the lockup style of it sufficient in your guy's eyes?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:47:03 PM EDT
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SLR isn't using a clamp on anymore. They've switched to a wedge type lockup. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've never been a fan of the "clamp-on" style rails. SLR isn't using a clamp on anymore. They've switched to a wedge type lockup. Interesting, thanks for the info (although I'm not entirely sure how their new lockup system works). 
I still vote G rail.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:06:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like the look and sizing of the Slr rails on the barrels I'll be putting them on. The only thing that is holding me back at this point is everyone saying to get Geiselle rail. The only thing that irks me about the Slr rails are the anti-rotation things that hold onto the gas tube. Any thoughts on that? The rail is solid. The pinch type clamp system with the gas tube spacer will keep it straight. SLR uses a solid design with being overbuilt. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:08:06 PM EDT
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Will the anti rotation insert mess at all with the free floating aspect of the guard?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:13:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Will the anti rotation insert mess at all with the free floating aspect of the guard? No ultimately it's secured to the barrel nut; keeping the barrel free to float as intended. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:40:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/27/2016 12:25:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
SLR isn't using a clamp on anymore. They've switched to a wedge type lockup. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've never been a fan of the "clamp-on" style rails. SLR isn't using a clamp on anymore. They've switched to a wedge type lockup. It's still a clamp style, correct? It just uses a wedge to create force or am I not understanding the install video? |
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Posted: 5/27/2016 12:53:14 AM EDT
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The newest SLR rails use a wedge locking system rather than the clamping system they used to use. I can't speak to the differences from an engineering standpoint. However, with only one wedge set installed with only a few inch pounds of pressure, it was difficult to move the rail at all. With both wedge sets installed and torqued to the 35 in/lb spec, they are not going anywhere. It is solid!
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Posted: 5/27/2016 9:05:44 AM EDT
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You honestly can't go wrong with either choice.
Both make an outstanding product, both provide excellent CS. IMO, pick the one that has the look/features you want. |
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Posted: 5/27/2016 9:32:37 PM EDT
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I have a 13" Mk4 on a 16" barrel and it is great. Light and comfortable.
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