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Posted: 9/1/2015 11:04:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/2/2015 10:10:03 AM EDT
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Noticed on the MI site that the 9.25" rail Gen 3 MLOK is listed as 7.2oz and the Lightweight version of the same length rail is listed at 7.3oz. Is this a typo or is the lightweight version actually heavier for that particular rail length?
(I realize that .1 oz is nothing but it seemed odd that the LW version would be heavier given the removal of some pic rail) |
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Posted: 9/2/2015 3:22:42 PM EDT
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Noticed on the MI site that the 9.25" rail Gen 3 MLOK is listed as 7.2oz and the Lightweight version of the same length rail is listed at 7.3oz. Is this a typo or is the lightweight version actually heavier for that particular rail length? (I realize that .1 oz is nothing but it seemed odd that the LW version would be heavier given the removal of some pic rail) Quote HistoryQuoted:
Noticed on the MI site that the 9.25" rail Gen 3 MLOK is listed as 7.2oz and the Lightweight version of the same length rail is listed at 7.3oz. Is this a typo or is the lightweight version actually heavier for that particular rail length? (I realize that .1 oz is nothing but it seemed odd that the LW version would be heavier given the removal of some pic rail) Agreed, a bit odd, but it was answered on page 4: Quoted:
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Am I reading right that the lightweight 9.25" M-Lok is 7.3 oz and the other is 7.2 oz? The two 9.0 inch models are basically the same weight. The pic rail slot can be cut closer to the top channel than the M Lok or Key mod so you actually gain weight on the cross section on the shorter light weights. The weight savings is small on some models. The thing guys like is to have M Lok or key mod on top with no rail to grind your hand . Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/2/2015 4:02:30 PM EDT
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I had read every page but apparently forgotten that. Thanks for pointing it out.
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Posted: 9/2/2015 6:35:13 PM EDT
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M LOK. Light weight 12,15. And key mod light weight 12,15 are now in stock.
Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/2/2015 6:46:44 PM EDT
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Come'on lucky number 7.25"....
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Posted: 9/3/2015 4:25:27 PM EDT
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Lucky 7.25 IN STOCK, plus a few other lengths
Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/5/2015 6:56:26 PM EDT
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9.25" ordered!
.05 short on free shipping though. 
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:22:26 PM EDT
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Lucky 7.25 IN STOCK, plus a few other lengths Troy MI Ordered 
And added an MLok vfg to get the free shipping 
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Posted: 9/8/2015 9:47:30 PM EDT
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Rail to Barrel length Stick? 15 on a 16? Angle kinda makes barrel look a lil shorter but I likey!!
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Posted: 9/8/2015 10:34:35 PM EDT
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Rail to Barrel length Stick? 15 on a 16? Angle kinda makes barrel look a lil shorter but I likey!! You nailed it. 
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Posted: 9/10/2015 10:57:07 AM EDT
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I assume the 9.25" will still allow a FSB on a middy?
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Posted: 9/10/2015 12:19:41 PM EDT
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I assume the 9.25" will still allow a FSB on a middy? you are correct Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/10/2015 5:43:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2015 2:13:42 AM EDT
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I received my 7.25" handguard today. I am very impressed.
The rail is extremely nice, slim, lightweight and well worth the price for the features it has. ps. Thanks for the swag
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Posted: 9/12/2015 7:26:27 PM EDT
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When will the 10.5" M-lok be in stock? standard not the LW. Thanks.
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Posted: 9/14/2015 7:26:44 AM EDT
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We are running those now. We hope to be shipping the next batch in two to three weeks.
Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/14/2015 9:02:05 AM EDT
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We are running those now. We hope to be shipping the next batch in two to three weeks. Troy MI Thanks Troy |
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Posted: 9/14/2015 9:13:41 AM EDT
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Thanks Troy Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We are running those now. We hope to be shipping the next batch in two to three weeks. Troy MI Thanks Troy NP
Troy |
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Posted: 9/15/2015 11:55:05 AM EDT
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I am at a dilemma I was going to go for the 10.5 M-LOK but it is out of stock for 3-3weeks. So with the Key mod in stock(hopefully still on Friday) I may go that route as funds later on may or may not be available.
I don't have any experience with either, Is there really any advantage of one over the other other than Magpuls problems with poly? looking at the drawings both look like solid designs. Most of what I have read on MBs boils down to opinions over aesthetics. Edit 12.625 will work
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Posted: 9/15/2015 12:27:51 PM EDT
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Just ordered the G3M12 in FDE yesterday. It's going on a new Green Mountian 16" barrel.
I'm excited. |
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Posted: 9/15/2015 12:49:46 PM EDT
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Just ordered the G3M12 in FDE yesterday. It's going on a new Green Mountian 16" barrel. I'm excited. Going to be great. I really like the new mounting system.no problems over torquing the barrel nut to clock the hand guard. |
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Posted: 9/16/2015 7:18:51 AM EDT
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Have you guys thought about making a hand guard for the New Ruger precision rifle????
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Posted: 9/16/2015 1:03:28 PM EDT
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7.25" came in, on my 300blk looks great and so light.
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Posted: 9/16/2015 2:57:19 PM EDT
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that looks great.Can't wait to order one for mine.
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Posted: 9/16/2015 5:05:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLooks good. I've had the 7.25" for a few days now, and hopefully I'll get some time to install it on my 8" 300 in the next couple days.
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Posted: 9/16/2015 6:05:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryGreat looking build . Thanks for sharing that
Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/23/2015 12:38:42 PM EDT
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Troy, What is the estimated shipping time for a G3M12?
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Posted: 9/23/2015 1:16:10 PM EDT
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Troy, What is the estimated shipping time for a G3M12? These are in stock. Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 5:31:06 PM EDT
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Any idea on when the 10.5 inch LW in FDE will be available? I want to switch my 12 inch .475 TREMOR over to the 10.5 inch length in FDE and lightweight.
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Posted: 9/28/2015 9:51:53 AM EDT
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I would say one- two weeks. We are constantly running.
thanks TROY MI |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 11:19:58 AM EDT
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Got my hands on one of these last night when I helped a friend rebuild his shorty upper. Super light, fit and finish is fantastic, and it makes me wish i could get one to fit up to the Ruger Precision Rifle I have. It wouldn't take much, i may buy one of the 15" variants and "modify" it to fit. I prefer MI stuff anyway.
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Posted: 9/30/2015 4:28:05 PM EDT
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Glad you like what you seen. The fact is the G3 model hand guards are as good if not better than most hand guards costing much ,much more. The materials and finish are the same if not better along with the attachment and anti rotation features are equally as good . They are fully machine chamfered so you have no razor sharp edges .This detail alone can't be said about most of the expensive Gucci brands . Add these points on to the fact that they cost less, weigh less and give you anti rotation swivel sockets make these tough to beat. We tested these in very hard use testing for months before we released them and they are extremely tough and durable.We have been running these non stop and our feed back has been tremendously positive .
Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 4:29:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/1/2015 9:59:20 AM EDT
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I have a G2 on my competition rifle. I'm rapidly becoming a brand whore for MI stuff, I think over the winter I'm going to ditch the Samson rail on my RPR and modify one of the G3's to fit.
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Posted: 10/1/2015 10:04:40 AM EDT
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I have a G2 on my competition rifle. I'm rapidly becoming a brand whore for MI stuff, I think over the winter I'm going to ditch the Samson rail on my RPR and modify one of the G3's to fit. Just sit tight.
Troy |
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Posted: 10/1/2015 10:15:25 AM EDT
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Just sit tight.
Troy Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a G2 on my competition rifle. I'm rapidly becoming a brand whore for MI stuff, I think over the winter I'm going to ditch the Samson rail on my RPR and modify one of the G3's to fit. Just sit tight.
Troy You can't possibly expect me to be patient after you post that...if you need a rifle to test fit it let me know
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Posted: 10/1/2015 10:29:14 PM EDT
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Troy,
When will MI make the Gen III handguard line available as an option for your complete uppers? Definitely interested. Hope the wait is not too long! |
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Posted: 10/2/2015 7:10:55 AM EDT
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Troy, When will MI make the Gen III handguard line available as an option for your complete uppers? Definitely interested. Hope the wait is not too long! Once we get a bit caught up we will definitely be doing that. thanks Troy MI |
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Posted: 10/3/2015 12:34:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/4/2015 3:33:35 PM EDT
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I'm looking at purchasing a 10.5" mlok version... but I'm not seeing how the torque plate "grabs" the barrel nut. Maybe it's just me.
Yes it is next to it, but there is nothing I can see that actually locks the two pieces of metal together. Other than tension and the loctite is there anything actually keeping the rail from moving forward away from the rail? It's highly unlikely... but still when saying it's "stronger" than any other design out there I'm not sure it can compare to Geiselle or the KMR Barrel nut design of the cross bolts interfacing with the barrel nut. Not bashing, I'm looking for an honest answer as I have a Gen2 keymod rail and would like to get a Gen3 rail but would love to get this concern addressed before purchasing. Thanks in advance! Edit - Sorry, forgot my second question: Will the new torque plate wings interfere with AR15 upper receiver Vice Block clamps? It seems like it will, but again don't want to assume without confirmation from the source. Thanks, Quote History |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 4:01:14 PM EDT
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The "torque plate/anti-rotation Y" has two "ears" that rest behind the barrel nut.
To be honest, it's not "much", but you'd physically have to shear or other wise break that part (AND have the clamping screws loose, etc) for the handguard to move forward or rotate And that will take quite a bit of force IMNSHO. ETA- I am not worried at all about my handguard breaking off or slipping etc. By the time that's happened, the amount of force already being exerted on the rail/upper/lower, etc. would have destroyed or at least seriously damaged the rifle. Rest easy... get one.
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Posted: 10/4/2015 4:38:31 PM EDT
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I would definitely say our anti rotation feature is much stronger than a most of then ones you have meationed . The torque plate is 4140 steel and it is much thicker than most of the aluminum anti rotation tabs on other manufacturers . The torque plate then hooks onto the back edge of the barrel nut clamped in place by the two screws . Hope this helps you understand how this works. .
Troy MI |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 5:21:50 PM EDT
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I've seen the "ears", they just seemed quite small to me. It's hard to tell on pictures so I wanted to confirm.
But if you guys say it's good to go then I have faith in MI. Loved the Gen2 keymod rail (although the teeth did torque a bit on the rail) and will def. be purchasing a gen 3 rail. Switching over to Mlok moving forward. Any confirmation on if the ears will affect vice blocks? Thanks for the quick reply. |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 6:38:38 PM EDT
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I've seen the "ears", they just seemed quite small to me. It's hard to tell on pictures so I wanted to confirm. But if you guys say it's good to go then I have faith in MI. Loved the Gen2 keymod rail (although the teeth did torque a bit on the rail) and will def. be purchasing a gen 3 rail. Switching over to Mlok moving forward. Any confirmation on if the ears will affect vice blocks? Thanks for the quick reply. It didn't interfere with my Magpul BEV block, although I needed to "cam" the torque plate in to assemble it. It wasn't a big deal and was easily done. I am not home right, but I'll see if it fits in my DPMS upper receiver block as well later tonight. |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 8:16:08 PM EDT
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Any confirmation on if the ears will affect vice blocks? The ears on the torque plate will not allow a vice block to fit the upper. Not really a big deal as the vice block is only used for installing the barrel nut and nothing else on the upper. Once the barrel nut is torqued up the upper comes out of the vise block for everything else. Thank You Andy MI |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 11:26:37 PM EDT
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The ears on the torque plate will not allow a vice block to fit the upper. Not really a big deal as the vice block is only used for installing the barrel nut and nothing else on the upper. Once the barrel nut is torqued up the upper comes out of the vise block for everything else. Thank You Andy MI Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any confirmation on if the ears will affect vice blocks? The ears on the torque plate will not allow a vice block to fit the upper. Not really a big deal as the vice block is only used for installing the barrel nut and nothing else on the upper. Once the barrel nut is torqued up the upper comes out of the vise block for everything else. Thank You Andy MI I use it for multiple things as I'm sure many others do. So now I need a Reaction rod or a Magpul Bev Block if I want to lock up my upper. Definitely something else to consider. Thanks for confirming Andy, |
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Posted: 10/4/2015 11:42:32 PM EDT
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I use it for multiple things as I'm sure many others do. So now I need a Reaction rod or a Magpul Bev Block if I want to lock up my upper. Definitely something else to consider. Thanks for confirming Andy, Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any confirmation on if the ears will affect vice blocks? The ears on the torque plate will not allow a vice block to fit the upper. Not really a big deal as the vice block is only used for installing the barrel nut and nothing else on the upper. Once the barrel nut is torqued up the upper comes out of the vise block for everything else. Thank You Andy MI I use it for multiple things as I'm sure many others do. So now I need a Reaction rod or a Magpul Bev Block if I want to lock up my upper. Definitely something else to consider. Thanks for confirming Andy, Please be careful using a vise block to do barrel/flash hider work if that's what you are talking about. If you plan on doing work on the upper with the hand guard installed, like many other hand guards that have tabs along the upper, you should get a BEV block or reaction rod. If you want to use the vise block with our G3 hand guard on the upper it's a simple fix with a Dremel to remove the small area where the tabs sit. If you have specific questions please email me directly at [email protected] . Thank You Andy MI |
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Posted: 10/5/2015 12:41:02 PM EDT
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Just pick one up and one of your new Heavy Duty QD End Plate can't wait. Was kinda torn between the M-lok and Keymod and decided to go the Keymod route do to the fact that the Keymod accessory mounting hardware doesn't extend into the inside of the handgaurd. Only bummer is Keymod is a little more expensive
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Posted: 10/10/2015 1:45:14 PM EDT
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I want to buy 15 inch long. My setup will be 20 inch heavy SS barrel, with MI 15" rail and atlas bipod with 1913 mount (I already have it). To attach bipod I need M-Lok rail piece on bottom of rail, which I have also - Magpul M-Lok aluminum rail section.
Is M-Lok attachment pretty solid to withstand recoil? |
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