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9/2/2016 2:53:44 PM EDT
Anybody know how often M5 RAS seconds get released?  

Obviously, its not something KAC intentionally does but do they usually save seconds for like a once a year clearance sale or do they just sell a couple every few months?
9/3/2016 6:16:18 PM EDT
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great question.  I got tired of waiting and was lucky enough to find a used one for a good price locally.  I actually used the 'contact us' feature on the KAC website to inquire about seconds on the M5RAS but heard nothing from them.

I'm glad I found one and I wish you luck in your quest to get a deal on one.
9/4/2016 1:41:01 AM EDT
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Well that is an answer lol so thanks.  Guess Im just gonna Magpul MLok this BCM 20"
9/4/2016 3:17:55 AM EDT
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Keep an eye out for them in the EE. They show up every once in awhile. Thats where I found mine.

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9/4/2016 9:38:18 AM EDT
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There's one in the EE right now.



http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_159/1580479_WTS_WTT_KAC_M5_RAS_with_grip_pod.html
9/4/2016 10:15:15 AM EDT
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Keep an eye out for them in the EE. They show up every once in awhile. Thats where I found mine.

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+1. They come and go in strings, first none, then 4/5 at a time. Be patient, save some $ on the EE.
9/4/2016 11:49:06 AM EDT
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ee or fleabay
9/5/2016 1:10:21 AM EDT
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Thanks for the link!  

Ive never seen sun fading on a rifle, is that pretty normal?  I sell a lot on Calguns and Ive started selling her but I rarely if ever buy stuff used.  Im hoping Sun fading isn't code for rust
9/5/2016 8:07:25 AM EDT
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Thanks for the link!  

Ive never seen sun fading on a rifle, is that pretty normal?  I sell a lot on Calguns and Ive started selling her but I rarely if ever buy stuff used.  Im hoping Sun fading isn't code for rust
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Thanks for the link!  

Ive never seen sun fading on a rifle, is that pretty normal?  I sell a lot on Calguns and Ive started selling her but I rarely if ever buy stuff used.  Im hoping Sun fading isn't code for rust

That isn't sun fading, but rather a flaw in the anodizing. You'll see many purple anodized parts. Are you set on Knight's Armament? In addition to my Knight's M5 RAS, I have a P&S M5 RAS.
9/5/2016 10:03:39 AM EDT
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That isn't sun fading, but rather a flaw in the anodizing. You'll see many purple anodized parts. Are you set on Knight's Armament? In addition to my Knight's M5 RAS, I have a P&S M5 RAS.
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Thanks for the link!  

Ive never seen sun fading on a rifle, is that pretty normal?  I sell a lot on Calguns and Ive started selling her but I rarely if ever buy stuff used.  Im hoping Sun fading isn't code for rust

That isn't sun fading, but rather a flaw in the anodizing. You'll see many purple anodized parts. Are you set on Knight's Armament? In addition to my Knight's M5 RAS, I have a P&S M5 RAS.


Same here. I have two KAC M5 RASs and one P&S Products M5 RAS. It is hard to tell the difference. Here is a set of new P&S Products M5 RAS.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1480460.htm
9/5/2016 10:30:08 AM EDT
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Sun fading? Thats a new one. Thought every one knew about the purple anodizing blems?????
9/5/2016 10:37:37 AM EDT
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That's one of the big reasons they're sold as "Seconds"
9/5/2016 11:20:30 AM EDT
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Eh...uv exposure has some effect. I have a 6520 that's more purple on one side than the other from how it was positioned in a rack in the patrol car.
9/5/2016 12:01:37 PM EDT
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Eh...uv exposure has some effect. I have a 6520 that's more purple on one side than the other from how it was positioned in a rack in the patrol car.
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Eh...uv exposure has some effect. I have a 6520 that's more purple on one side than the other from how it was positioned in a rack in the patrol car.


Yeah but I doubt KAC is leaving the blinds open in the factory. They are seconds because the anodizing is not to spec, that is to say, it has a purple hue rather than milspec black. That was my point. However, I have not noticed any of mine sun fading and they lay in the hot sun on the shooting bench quite  frequently.  In a patrol car, all day, day after day? Possible,  I suppose.

9/5/2016 12:02:52 PM EDT
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Same here. I have two KAC M5 RASs and one P&S Products M5 RAS. It is hard to tell the difference. Here is a set of new P&S Products M5 RAS.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1480460.htm
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Thanks for the link!  

Ive never seen sun fading on a rifle, is that pretty normal?  I sell a lot on Calguns and Ive started selling her but I rarely if ever buy stuff used.  Im hoping Sun fading isn't code for rust

That isn't sun fading, but rather a flaw in the anodizing. You'll see many purple anodized parts. Are you set on Knight's Armament? In addition to my Knight's M5 RAS, I have a P&S M5 RAS.


Same here. I have two KAC M5 RASs and one P&S Products M5 RAS. It is hard to tell the difference. Here is a set of new P&S Products M5 RAS.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1480460.htm


Thanks for the link.  Is this a reliable vendor?  If so, Ill submit my order today
9/5/2016 1:34:47 PM EDT
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Thanks for the link.  Is this a reliable vendor?  If so, Ill submit my order today
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Thanks for the link!  

Ive never seen sun fading on a rifle, is that pretty normal?  I sell a lot on Calguns and Ive started selling her but I rarely if ever buy stuff used.  Im hoping Sun fading isn't code for rust

That isn't sun fading, but rather a flaw in the anodizing. You'll see many purple anodized parts. Are you set on Knight's Armament? In addition to my Knight's M5 RAS, I have a P&S M5 RAS.


Same here. I have two KAC M5 RASs and one P&S Products M5 RAS. It is hard to tell the difference. Here is a set of new P&S Products M5 RAS.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1480460.htm


Thanks for the link.  Is this a reliable vendor?  If so, Ill submit my order today



They are a very reputable vendor.
9/5/2016 10:51:30 PM EDT
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Thank you.  Order placed.  Cost $100 for the handguard, rail covers and VFG.  Even cheaper than the used one on the EE.
9/6/2016 8:29:34 AM EDT
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Thank you.  Order placed.  Cost $100 for the handguard, rail covers and VFG.  Even cheaper than the used one on the EE.
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Good deal! What kind of rifle are you putting it on? An A2?
9/6/2016 4:49:03 PM EDT
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20" BCM upper, PSA lower and an A2 stock.  Was gonna go with a carry handle/Primary Army PRISM scope but I think Ill prefer just having the PRISM scope mounted directly to the upper, so just a Magpul BUIS for a rear sight.  Probably get a Geissele SSA-E or DMR and a BFG VCAS and thatll be it.  Maybe maybe ILl mount a TLR-1 HL but I doubt it.
9/6/2016 7:34:14 PM EDT
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20" BCM upper, PSA lower and an A2 stock.  Was gonna go with a carry handle/Primary Army PRISM scope but I think Ill prefer just having the PRISM scope mounted directly to the upper, so just a Magpul BUIS for a rear sight.  Probably get a Geissele SSA-E or DMR and a BFG VCAS and thatll be it.  Maybe maybe ILl mount a TLR-1 HL but I doubt it.
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So an M16A4-ish rifle.
9/6/2016 8:09:43 PM EDT
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So an M16A4-ish rifle.
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20" BCM upper, PSA lower and an A2 stock.  Was gonna go with a carry handle/Primary Army PRISM scope but I think Ill prefer just having the PRISM scope mounted directly to the upper, so just a Magpul BUIS for a rear sight.  Probably get a Geissele SSA-E or DMR and a BFG VCAS and thatll be it.  Maybe maybe ILl mount a TLR-1 HL but I doubt it.

So an M16A4-ish rifle.

Yep.  Not a perfect clone but ehh, its close enough to make me happy
9/7/2016 1:40:46 AM EDT
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Ebay.   I found a set in great shape for around 110 bucks. Even came with all the rail covers and a KAC vert grip.
9/7/2016 5:54:17 AM EDT
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Thank you.  Order placed.  Cost $100 for the handguard, rail covers and VFG.  Even cheaper than the used one on the EE.
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9/7/2016 5:25:14 PM EDT
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Yeah but I doubt KAC is leaving the blinds open in the factory. They are seconds because the anodizing is not to spec, that is to say, it has a purple hue rather than milspec black. That was my point. However, I have not noticed any of mine sun fading and they lay in the hot sun on the shooting bench quite  frequently.  In a patrol car, all day, day after day? Possible,  I suppose.

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Sun fading? Thats a new one. Thought every one knew about the purple anodizing blems?????



Eh...uv exposure has some effect. I have a 6520 that's more purple on one side than the other from how it was positioned in a rack in the patrol car.


Yeah but I doubt KAC is leaving the blinds open in the factory. They are seconds because the anodizing is not to spec, that is to say, it has a purple hue rather than milspec black. That was my point. However, I have not noticed any of mine sun fading and they lay in the hot sun on the shooting bench quite  frequently.  In a patrol car, all day, day after day? Possible,  I suppose.




I've got one of those "seconds" RAS M5 rails that I ordered direct from KAC and I cannot find one single blemish anywhere on it.

9/8/2016 7:06:30 AM EDT
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"Su faded".... thst is funny.  After a few deployments in the sandbox, the other things fading these are rocks n' sandy gloves, bashing around the inside vehicles, and CARC paint.  

Chess.

Fleabay can be really cheap if you watch.  On occasion you will some dumped with "buy now."
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