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Posted: 1/25/2015 10:39:52 AM EDT
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UTG isn't exactly known for high quality. BCM is. SLR is another good rail that's right about in the middle of those two price wise. Quality is as good as BCM, but it's made out of aluminum instead of aluminum magnesium alloy, so it's a little bit heavier and not as expensive.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 11:56:27 AM EDT
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oden wrks good stuff thay make rails for me ... we love them
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Posted: 1/25/2015 12:05:54 PM EDT
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Midwest Industries is almost as light as the KMR:
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=149 It's excellent quality and costs substantially less. Plus it has no chipping issues that I hear about with the KMR's. ETA: And they have built-in QD mounts, another advantage over the KMR's. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 2:56:35 PM EDT
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Exile machine has the kmr for substantially less than anyone else I've seen, I got a few there for around 230 shipped. I have yet to see it's equal in my personal daily goings on the ONLY downside to it is the black topcoat is less durable than traditional anodizing or cerakote but it's easily remedied with aftermarket coatings, though in my experience it's not anywhere near as bad as some make it out to be and if you use your guns any gun part is going to show wear eventually. For me the juice is worth the squeeze until something much better comes to market and I think I'll be waiting awhile.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 11:20:29 PM EDT
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You'll need to ask yourself what shape of the handguard you prefer.
Do you like round or elliptical shape? My personal preference is elliptical. Elliptical: DD, Centurion, NSR, KMR Round: Odin, MI... |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 12:06:17 AM EDT
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Get te KMR and the V7 titanium barrel nut for the KMR. LIghtest forearm out there. SLR makes real nice stuff too.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 9:20:40 AM EDT
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Get te KMR and the V7 titanium barrel nut for the KMR. LIghtest forearm out there. SLR makes real nice stuff too. |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 9:40:58 AM EDT
[#8]
Odin Works, Fortis, Apex Machine are all GTG.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 10:57:59 AM EDT
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Another recommendation for MI. Built in QD attachments, slim profile, uses factory BN, lightweight (8 oz for 12") and they actually offer a Military discount.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 11:13:17 AM EDT
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I am a BIG fan of my Seekins rail...I recently put a 7" MCSR on my 7" pistol and am HIGHLY impressed with the fit and finish of the unit.
http://www.seekinsprecision.com/mcsr-v2-mod-rail.html The way is has a slight wrap around at the top of the upper is especially nice. As a matter of fact, I am so impressed with the thing that I am going to pop one on my rifle as soon as I can find a 15" model in stock somewhere. *EDIT* Seekins sexiness: 
I was really kicking around between the top rail (the MCR-V2) and the bottom rail (SP3R-V3), but in the end, I think the MCR is better if you have to use your hand as a rest...AKA...actually shooting the thing off a rest... |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 1:25:07 PM EDT
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I have a 556 Tactical KEYMOD Evolution Rail Series 12.37. It comes in a 15" as well.
https://556tactical.com/product/556-tactical-keymod-evolution-rail-series-15/ |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 1:44:24 PM EDT
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Not Keymod, but I put one of these on my latest build and I love it.
http://yhm.net/9-200-tj-competition-series-forearm-carbine-cutout.html |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 6:36:15 AM EDT
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Another recommendation for MI. Built in QD attachments, slim profile, uses factory BN, lightweight (8 oz for 12") and they actually offer a Military discount. When did they start using standard barrel nuts? |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 9:00:26 AM EDT
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Pay attention to circumference too. I was really surprised at how much bigger around the Seekins rail was compared to the BCM KMR. In my opinion both are excellent and neither is "better", it's a matter of personal preference, something else to consider (I prefer the slimmer KMR)
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Posted: 1/27/2015 9:07:58 AM EDT
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Another recommendation for MI. Built in QD attachments, slim profile, uses factory BN, lightweight (8 oz for 12") and they actually offer a Military discount. When did they start using standard barrel nuts? They didn't |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 9:38:18 AM EDT
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Seekins 9"
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Posted: 1/27/2015 6:33:19 PM EDT
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Check out the hera arms key mod rail
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Posted: 1/28/2015 10:23:49 PM EDT
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I'm looking at the ODIN Works KMod Forend 15.5". Why is this rail 15.5" instead of the more standard 15"?
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Posted: 1/28/2015 10:30:57 PM EDT
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Another vote for mi
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Posted: 1/29/2015 8:09:04 PM EDT
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Dude. I stand behind my UTG Pro/Leapers Rail. I have thr non Keymod Version, that being said the Keymod version is just as durable. I installed that one on my friends AR .300 Blk build. Super solid mount very light weight ZERO chattering or machining marks and it's very economical and made in the USA. You can check my build and a lot nicer than mine on the UTG rail thread.
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Posted: 1/30/2015 12:36:23 AM EDT
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Lots of good rails out there nowadays, my preference is the KMR.
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Posted: 1/30/2015 1:11:47 AM EDT
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This splits the difference between the two you linked.
http://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-forcetm-mod-2-free-float-system-15-0 |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 6:51:30 AM EDT
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+1 on the seekins
The ID on all their rails is large enough to fit a suppressor and tall ass adj. gas blocks into. |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 10:49:56 AM EDT
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What about these? http://algdefense.com/rails.html?size=7
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