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Posted: 4/17/2025 10:31:18 AM EDT
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Anyone know when the KS line will actually become available commercially? I have seen some ks rifles in the hands of youtubers (T-rex and GBRS) and some people on instagram, wondering if these are trickling out or just a select few went to individuals? Sad to say this but H&K products are more available than knights products. |
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Originally Posted By OlacAttack: @Jack_L in regards to the 14.5 SR25s, will we see factory SBRs this go or just uppers? Can’t wait to get my hands on one. When I asked Jack and them at SHOT they said they would be available in factory SBR configs (both 308 and 6.5). |
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Originally Posted By PresampleDepot: When I asked Jack and them at SHOT they said they would be available in factory SBR configs (both 308 and 6.5). Originally Posted By PresampleDepot: Originally Posted By OlacAttack: @Jack_L in regards to the 14.5 SR25s, will we see factory SBRs this go or just uppers? Can’t wait to get my hands on one. When I asked Jack and them at SHOT they said they would be available in factory SBR configs (both 308 and 6.5). Only to end up immediately in the hands of dealers who dump them on GB for $15,000+ |
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Originally Posted By OlacAttack: Except Rooftop/OpParts/KF Armory. Bless them. Except KF Armorys web designer. Originally Posted By OlacAttack: Originally Posted By bm7465: Only to end up immediately in the hands of dealers who dump them on GB for $15,000+ Except Rooftop/OpParts/KF Armory. Bless them. Except KF Armorys web designer. You forgot PreSampleDepot |
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Originally Posted By bm7465: Only to end up immediately in the hands of dealers who dump them on GB for $15,000+ I just saw a 16 inch 6.5cm upper listed over at snipershide for like $10.5k, I am sure that now that we are seeing stuff filter out to the influencers, you will start seeing one offs pop off on various boards and EE's for used Toyota price levels fairly soon. |
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Originally Posted By ShaggyNuckles: I just saw a 16 inch 6.5cm upper listed over at snipershide for like $10.5k, I am sure that now that we are seeing stuff filter out to the influencers, you will start seeing one offs pop off on various boards and EE's for used Toyota price levels fairly soon. Originally Posted By ShaggyNuckles: Originally Posted By bm7465: Only to end up immediately in the hands of dealers who dump them on GB for $15,000+ I just saw a 16 inch 6.5cm upper listed over at snipershide for like $10.5k, I am sure that now that we are seeing stuff filter out to the influencers, you will start seeing one offs pop off on various boards and EE's for used Toyota price levels fairly soon. They’ve been out there for a while now going for used Toyota prices. Obviously they end in the hands of every major scalper before a single drop goes to a retailer that sells for MSRP. It is what it is. Nothing new. |
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Originally Posted By bm7465: They’ve been out there for a while now going for used Toyota prices. Obviously they end in the hands of every major scalper before a single drop goes to a retailer that sells for MSRP. It is what it is. Nothing new. Originally Posted By bm7465: Originally Posted By ShaggyNuckles: Originally Posted By bm7465: Only to end up immediately in the hands of dealers who dump them on GB for $15,000+ I just saw a 16 inch 6.5cm upper listed over at snipershide for like $10.5k, I am sure that now that we are seeing stuff filter out to the influencers, you will start seeing one offs pop off on various boards and EE's for used Toyota price levels fairly soon. They’ve been out there for a while now going for used Toyota prices. Obviously they end in the hands of every major scalper before a single drop goes to a retailer that sells for MSRP. It is what it is. Nothing new. Why is that? Every single time. It’s almost like it’s purposefully done that way. |
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That was also posted (kindly) on a couple dealer's sites as well. I'm pleasantly surprised about the pricing! Very happy about that! There were also mentions of the 'first batches' being sold out in a couple places. I was adamantly told there weren't any dealers doing lists to get in line and I didn't get any notifications from any dealers that stock had arrived...  Guess I'll have to wait until the next batch comes in next year.
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Originally Posted By ChandlerKJ: That was also posted (kindly) on a couple dealer's sites as well. I'm pleasantly surprised about the pricing! Very happy about that! There were also mentions of the 'first batches' being sold out in a couple places. I was adamantly told there weren't any dealers doing lists to get in line and I didn't get any notifications from any dealers that stock had arrived... Guess I'll have to wait until the next batch comes in next year.I think only 3 or so dealers have gone this route so there should be quite a few listing inventory conventionally. The preorders were pretty high demand so definitely keep tab on socials. The price reduction is definitely welcomed |
| This new pricing makes way more sense if they intend to start selling larger volumes of stuff on the commercial market. Right now there market is driven by scarcity/supply/demand. If they start pumping out product at the old outrageous prices, everyone will lose the thrill of the chase and their stuff will just sit. Then they'll have to start making up new cheaper prices on everything which is just awkward for everyone. I'm optimistic that the new pricing signifies a fairly large increase in commercial market production moving forward. |
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Originally Posted By PacificNic: Correct - no CHF/CL barrels on SR-25 have been announced. I don't think we have seen any of those from KAC before. URX 6 uses a barrel nut with a flange on the end. Rail goes onto the flange and a castle nut squeezes the rail against the barrel nut. https://imgur.com/a/C1thlIk  |
| What are the chances that we actually see these K series rifles in 2026? I've been looking for the promised 14.5" or 16" 6.5 Creedmoor rifles since 2022. |
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Originally Posted By jakjakman: What are the chances that we actually see these K series rifles in 2026? I've been looking for the promised 14.5" or 16" 6.5 Creedmoor rifles since 2022. Only @Jack_L would know but I’ll optimistically hope for sooner rather than later since they’re taking orders |
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Originally Posted By jakjakman: What are the chances that we actually see these K series rifles in 2026? I've been looking for the promised 14.5" or 16" 6.5 Creedmoor rifles since 2022. Bro, you weren’t on the list, bro? The pre order list? The one that sold out in like 26 seconds? Shucks. Well, don’t worry. More are promised in the next (12) months. No one knows how many though. So good luck! Wish I could tell you where to check for updates. Maybe there is one on gunbroker for under $10k? |
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Originally Posted By ChandlerKJ: Bro, you weren’t on the list, bro? The pre order list? The one that sold out in like 26 seconds? Shucks. Well, don’t worry. More are promised in the next (12) months. No one knows how many though. So good luck! Wish I could tell you where to check for updates. Maybe there is one on gunbroker for under $10k? Originally Posted By ChandlerKJ: Originally Posted By jakjakman: What are the chances that we actually see these K series rifles in 2026? I've been looking for the promised 14.5" or 16" 6.5 Creedmoor rifles since 2022. Bro, you weren’t on the list, bro? The pre order list? The one that sold out in like 26 seconds? Shucks. Well, don’t worry. More are promised in the next (12) months. No one knows how many though. So good luck! Wish I could tell you where to check for updates. Maybe there is one on gunbroker for under $10k? There’s still vendors with open preorders last I checked. Join the Discord. Outside of complete KS1s and K7s there have been multiple opportunities for members to jump on preorders (if that’s the route they choose to go) |
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| Barrel steel is excellent. Chamber forged in. E3.2 or whatever bolt. Ambi controls. Excellent rail system. Mod 2 gas system. Really, its just a super durable and reliable updated take. Do you need it to kill a deer? Nah. But you dont need a Ferrari to get to work, either. Yet, owners of both are proud and see and find utility in their purchase. |
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Originally Posted By bm7465: There’s still vendors with open preorders last I checked. Join the Discord. Outside of complete KS1s and K7s there have been multiple opportunities for members to jump on preorders (if that’s the route they choose to go) I was signed up everywhere for ks drop, preorder etc etc I still have not secured one, if you would be so kind to share the vendors info. Thanks |
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Originally Posted By dmtsc: I was signed up everywhere for ks drop, preorder etc etc I still have not secured one, if you would be so kind to share the vendors info. Thanks Originally Posted By dmtsc: Originally Posted By bm7465: There’s still vendors with open preorders last I checked. Join the Discord. Outside of complete KS1s and K7s there have been multiple opportunities for members to jump on preorders (if that’s the route they choose to go) I was signed up everywhere for ks drop, preorder etc etc I still have not secured one, if you would be so kind to share the vendors info. Thanks Of course. I’ll PM you The majority of dealers aren’t doing preorders and don’t have inventory in so definitely going to be chances to secure em when they drop |
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Originally Posted By JohnDough: Barrel steel is excellent. Chamber forged in. E3.2 or whatever bolt. Ambi controls. Excellent rail system. Mod 2 gas system. Really, its just a super durable and reliable updated take. Do you need it to kill a deer? Nah. But you dont need a Ferrari to get to work, either. Yet, owners of both are proud and see and find utility in their purchase. The Ferrari analogy breaks down because Ferrari performance is quantifiably different. Perhaps, a better phrased question would be what the design differences between a fully compatible AR, an SR15 and KS1 are. |
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Originally Posted By RTBA-8: In jail now  https://i.imgur.com/vEI72cY.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/nybpPHs.jpeg Have rifles gone out the door? 😎 |
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Originally Posted By RTBA-8: In jail now https://i.imgur.com/vEI72cY.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/nybpPHs.jpeg Awesome, hope this is a sign of things to come! |
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Originally Posted By RTBA-8: In jail now https://i.imgur.com/vEI72cY.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/nybpPHs.jpeg Very nice. What made you order the 13.7” version if you are SBRing it anyway? I realize it’s slightly shorter than the 14.5” version and probably ballistically similar. On another note, I noticed on KAC’s website they listed the steel type for the barrel: “32CrMoV12-10”. https://www.knightarmco.com/38632/shop/commercial-firearms/sr-15/sr-15-ks-2 That is the same exact steel (“ARMAD”) HK is using for the 416 derivatives that contain a 3% chromium content in the metal crystalline latice: https://www.aubertduval.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brochure-ARMAD-2024.pdf What’s funny is H&K tells us they can’t give us chrome lined barrels for the MR556A4 and MR762A4, but here KAC is giving us the mil spec Aubert and Duval steel with chrome lining for serious use. Nicely done! |
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Originally Posted By themao: Very nice. What made you order the 13.7” version if you are SBRing it anyway? I realize it’s slightly shorter than the 14.5” version and probably ballistically similar. I've got an MCQ can I plan to pair this with. I like the idea of that complete package/system in terms of size and performance. Just need to figure out what optic to choose. At the end of the day though, I'm a sucker for dimples. |
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Originally Posted By RTBA-8: In jail now https://i.imgur.com/vEI72cY.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/nybpPHs.jpeg |
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Originally Posted By voyager3: The Ferrari analogy breaks down because Ferrari performance is quantifiably different. Perhaps, a better phrased question would be what the design differences between a fully compatible AR, an SR15 and KS1 are. Or, rather than shitting up this thread playing the “just as good” game, you could go be poor somewhere else. |
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Originally Posted By bm7465: There’s still vendors with open preorders last I checked. Join the Discord. Outside of complete KS1s and K7s there have been multiple opportunities for members to jump on preorders (if that’s the route they choose to go) Can I get a link to the discord? |
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