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Posted: 8/25/2014 4:12:12 PM EDT
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http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/08/25/new-daniel-defense-rifles-keymod-handguard/
so when is this keymod fad gonna die!? har har har |
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I don't have one but why don't you like them? I think they are the best of both worlds so I hope they don't go away unless they are replaced by something better:
Lighter weight than 4-rail setups No need for those stupid rubber picatinny rail covers. Won't chew up your gloves/hands, less sharp edges to catch on clothing, etc. And you can still mount your add-ons wherever you want. (Just as veratile as a 4-rail picatinny) |
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I don't have one but why don't you like them? I think they are the best of both worlds so I hope they don't go away unless they are replaced by something better: Lighter weight than 4-rail setups No need for those stupid rubber picatinny rail covers. Won't chew up your gloves/hands, less sharp edges to catch on clothing, etc. And you can still mount your add-ons wherever you want. (Just as veratile as a 4-rail picatinny) i was just joking, when i would lurk here i would always read a lot of "DD will never made a dickmod/fadmod rail" BCM, DD, knights, noveske, and many more are building keymods. i think it safe to say keymod isnt just a fad. |
| I think it's a great idea. I like the modularity, I like the weight, I like the shape of the handguard. However, from a manufacturing standpoint, the Magpul M-LOK has it beat - machining a plain slot beats a keyhole with a backside chamfer any day of the week, yes, even with CNC. Easier to machine means less cost making the M-LOK rails cheaper to buy making them the more probable choice in the long run. |
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While I like DD, their Keymod rifle is about a pound more than BCMs (ELW) But DD tends to make handguards for those who still use standard FSB's on their rifles. As much as I like the design of the BCM, I can't use their product because it doesn't work in the configuration I prefer to use (standard FSB, so standard handguard lengths) |
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Most of that is probably in the barrel. The 6.28lbs for their keymod rifle is for the govt profile barrel. I didn't see the weight listed for the LW version. At any rate, the KMR is certainly going to be lighter due to the materials used.
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While I like DD, their Keymod rifle is about a pound more than BCMs (ELW) |
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Tried looking for one before posting. Missed it, my mistake. |
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While I'm sure it'll be great, I still prefer their Quad Rail setups. The slightly heavier weight is worth it for the added rigidity & strength IMHO. 
But they sure are sexy... https://danieldefense.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/2/02-151-20026-047_v11_l_1.jpg The added material for the rails adds neither strength nor rigidity. |
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The added material for the rails adds neither strength nor rigidity. Quoted:
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While I'm sure it'll be great, I still prefer their Quad Rail setups. The slightly heavier weight is worth it for the added rigidity & strength IMHO.
But they sure are sexy... https://danieldefense.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/2/02-151-20026-047_v11_l_1.jpg The added material for the rails adds neither strength nor rigidity. I came to post this. ^^^^ |
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