Vltor VIS-KM (Keymod) - official release of information

[bp7178]

The nut/wrench looks pretty similar to the URX nut and wrench. It will be interesting to see how they price the wrench/nuts in comparassion to Knights.

Looks exactly like the old VIS barrel nut and wrench. Price...$19.95 each.

KAC is very proud of their barrel nut wrench.

First think I thought of when I saw the keymod VIS was that I wanted to post a pic of it and caption it, "Look Noveske...a heatshield..."

My other thought was that Vltor needs to drop the white letter logos already. Theres something classy about a nice subdued engraved logo/lettering. I get that this creates production problems, ie that when a rail system is made, it could either be marked Vltor or Noveske, and engraving it would have to be done prior to anodizing.

But if anyone in the manufacturing side of the industry is reading, drop the white lettering. Engraved, ok...white lettering...tacky.

[SFCRoOKs415]

Subscribing looking forward to this

[markm]

The nut/wrench looks pretty similar to the URX nut and wrench. It will be interesting to see how they price the wrench/nuts in comparassion to Knights.

I always get a kick out of the instructions that come with the VIS. The ominous wrench warning "one time use", "dispose of immediately" or whatever.

Hey, VLTOR! I used one wrench for two installs on Friday!!

[Stickman]

Hey, VLTOR! I used one wrench for two installs on Friday!!

Two times on one day? You are going straight to hell for that one....

[markm]

Two times on one day? You are going straight to hell for that one....

Actually it was separate days. But still. I totally used the wrench TWICE!

[M4Fundi]

That 2nd rifle will always be suspect now, you should send it to me for a thorough eval

[VLODPG]

The nut/wrench looks pretty similar to the URX nut and wrench. It will be interesting to see how they price the wrench/nuts in comparassion to Knights.

Mine came with the upper!

[cop1211]

I might have missed it, does anyone know if the handguard circumference is the same as the NSR?

[jaxman7]

I might have missed it, does anyone know if the handguard circumference is the same as the NSR?

Was curious about this myself. It definitely looks wider at the base and has a different profile for the most part. I am sure (as pertaining to the more squared off profile at the bottom) this has to do with the removable lower section.

For reference my own NSR:



And a pic from MM earlier in the thread:

[CoryCop25]

I have two VIS poly uppers a VIS-2A (10 inch) and a VIS-3 (12 inch) both are substantially thinner in comparison to the DD Lite Rail due to the tucked in bottom rail so this new VIS-KM is going to be quite thin. I am not sure how it will compete with the NSR or Troy Alpha in weight but let's not forget that this is still very light for billet.