[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Geissele Rails? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 8/21/2015 11:11:06 AM EDT
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From their specs, aren't they on the heavy side? Definitely depends on what you're comparing them to. For reference, I have a govt profiled 16 inch barrel and went from a midwest industries FF to a Geisselle SMR Mk8. Is it a tad bit heavier? Sure, but with irons and an elzetta hanging off the end, the rifle still only clocks in around 7ish pounds. If your goal is to be ultra light, go elsewhere. But if you previously liked the DD quad rails or KAC quads and wanted to get into a newer HG system, than the geissele is a natural contender IMO. |
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From their specs, aren't they on the heavy side? Compared to what? A bunch of rails. As NEASGNoMercy posted, a BCM KMR. I have a Spike's rail (SAR I think, maybe 4-5 years old now) and a newer Fortis REV2 rail, and they are much lighter. When I was shopping for rails, I found a bunch that weren't that much heavier. I haven't dropped them out of helicopters but both seem pretty sturdy, the Fortis more so. |
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A bunch of rails. As NEASGNoMercy posted, a BCM KMR. I have a Spike's rail (SAR I think, maybe 4-5 years old now) and a newer Fortis REV2 rail, and they are much lighter. When I was shopping for rails, I found a bunch that weren't that much heavier. I haven't dropped them out of helicopters but both seem pretty sturdy, the Fortis more so. Quoted:
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From their specs, aren't they on the heavy side? Compared to what? A bunch of rails. As NEASGNoMercy posted, a BCM KMR. I have a Spike's rail (SAR I think, maybe 4-5 years old now) and a newer Fortis REV2 rail, and they are much lighter. When I was shopping for rails, I found a bunch that weren't that much heavier. I haven't dropped them out of helicopters but both seem pretty sturdy, the Fortis more so. Doesn't sound like a bunch to me. |
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From their specs, aren't they on the heavy side? Compared to what? A bunch of rails. As NEASGNoMercy posted, a BCM KMR. I have a Spike's rail (SAR I think, maybe 4-5 years old now) and a newer Fortis REV2 rail, and they are much lighter. When I was shopping for rails, I found a bunch that weren't that much heavier. I haven't dropped them out of helicopters but both seem pretty sturdy, the Fortis more so. Doesn't sound like a bunch to me. 3 listed plus a bunch more. I don't remember all the specific models. I don't really care to try to find them all, since I'm not shopping for rails now. Most list their weights in their specs on the websites. |
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3 listed plus a bunch more. I don't remember all the specific models. I don't really care to try to find them all, since I'm not shopping for rails now. Most list their weights in their specs on the websites. Quoted:
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From their specs, aren't they on the heavy side? Compared to what? A bunch of rails. As NEASGNoMercy posted, a BCM KMR. I have a Spike's rail (SAR I think, maybe 4-5 years old now) and a newer Fortis REV2 rail, and they are much lighter. When I was shopping for rails, I found a bunch that weren't that much heavier. I haven't dropped them out of helicopters but both seem pretty sturdy, the Fortis more so. Doesn't sound like a bunch to me. 3 listed plus a bunch more. I don't remember all the specific models. I don't really care to try to find them all, since I'm not shopping for rails now. Most list their weights in their specs on the websites. You're nitpicking and you skipped over my response to your initial question as well. Geissele quality > KMR quality by a fucking mile. You can have ultra light, or you can have ultra quality. Take your pick. |
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$500 for a rail... GTFO
i'm hesitant to spend $250 best rails i've owned and best priced too |
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$500 for a rail... GTFO i'm hesitant to spend $250 best rails i've owned and best priced too Do you know how I know you didn't check the link and see the prices? The only rail even close to $500 on there is the HK SMK ($438) and if someone is putting it on an HK then $ isn't really a concern. Midwest makes great rails though, but the price difference between MI and GA is no where near what you say. |
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I'm super tempted, but the minutely heaver rail has been my hold up so far from picking up a G. With that said I own the following:
2 Larue Rails (13.2" & 9") 2 BCM KMR Rails (10" and 7") 2 MI Lightweight M-Lok Rails (15" and 9") And a few other various misc ones. Long story short, the Larue rails are probably heavier or equal, but I haven't looked it up. This new cheaper pricing and free gas block may just make me start using them though. Fantastic value to be had there. ETA: Nevermind. While they are not significantly heavier, it's just a few ounces. At least comparing an average ~13" Rail. I'll definitely have to save a few pennies for some. |
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You're nitpicking and you skipped over my response to your initial question as well. Geissele quality > KMR quality by a fucking mile. You can have ultra light, or you can have ultra quality. Take your pick. No point in nearly the same answer for multiple posts. I'm not one of the arfcom post whores.
Just because a rail is light doesn't necessarily mean it isn't quality. And I'm a fan of Geissele triggers, have at least a half a dozen of them. |
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$500 for a rail... GTFO i'm hesitant to spend $250 best rails i've owned and best priced too I spent $500, but I got two rails.
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Except for durability. Which is arguably the most important to some people. Quoted:
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. Way over priced and a BCM KMR beats it hands down in every department! Except for durability. Which is arguably the most important to some people. Also in the very important dickmodnothavingness category. |
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Lmfao. Butt hurt fanboy for $800, Alex. Quoted:
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You're nitpicking and you skipped over my response to your initial question as well. Geissele quality > KMR quality by a fucking mile. You can have ultra light, or you can have ultra quality. Take your pick. Lmfao. Butt hurt fanboy for $800, Alex. $800 for just a free floated forearm - not the entire rifle? 
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$800 for just a free floated forearm - not the entire rifle?
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You're nitpicking and you skipped over my response to your initial question as well. Geissele quality > KMR quality by a fucking mile. You can have ultra light, or you can have ultra quality. Take your pick. Lmfao. Butt hurt fanboy for $800, Alex. $800 for just a free floated forearm - not the entire rifle?
Huh? 
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Also in the very important dickmodnothavingness category. Quoted:
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. Way over priced and a BCM KMR beats it hands down in every department! Except for durability. Which is arguably the most important to some people. Also in the very important dickmodnothavingness category. Not sure what he's talking about with "overpriced" either. Geissele 13" Mk4 MLOK - $250 vs. BCM KMR 13" - $269.95 Was he talking about the KMR being "overpriced?" 
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I'll be buying one soon for my current build. Geissele is only about 5 miles from me, so good to support local business.
Since I'm building with some fde parts, I need to figure out if I want the sand color rail. Wonder if they would let me stop by and hand pick a rail that's the closest match to magpul fde .
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Quoted: I'll be buying one soon for my current build. Geissele is only about 5 miles from me, so good to support local business. Since I'm building with some fde parts, I need to figure out if I want the sand color rail. Wonder if they would let me stop by and hand pick a rail that's the closest match to magpul fde .All the new DDC rails have a nice shade and are very close to each other. The photos of the rails on the banner is a good representation of the shades you can expect. |