Quoted: Forest, are you sure the Samson and Troy weigh two different weights?
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Yes - Sampson does some lightening cuts inside to reduce the weight a bit.
Current Carbine (7") Systems
Sampson: 12.5oz INSTALLED
Troy: 13.0oz INSTALLED
Now you're saying "WTF it's only HALF an ounce". You are right it's not a big deal. But notice I said "currently", earlier versions were 11.6oz (installed) they seem to have removed a lightening cut from the process. I'd also note that in the past the people at Sampson were receptive to you sending in your unit for even more lightening cuts. Older versions of Sampsons with rail covers would weight the same as Troy w/o covers.
Here are some other installed weights I have that can be directly compared:
Sampson MRFS-MX: 17.3
Troy MRF-MX: 17.5
Sampson MRFS-R: 20.3
Troy MRF-R: 20.5
As new Sampons are only slightly lighter I'd look at two other things (unless you're buying older used Sampsons - or don't mind sending them back for more work) cost & availablitly. Also note the Troy's now come with some rail panels IIRC.