SHOT Show 2015 Pictures (From SMGLee)

[ScottsBad]

I think it would be the MK5 for me. I just wish it was four-five ounces lighter. I don't want rails machined in at 3,6, and 9 O'clock. I always liked the Mk1, but the weight bothered me a bit. Something like an 11 inch would be good too.

[RXM]

Any word as to when the MK8 would start being released (official or unofficial)? Looks like my indecisiveness over the MK4 and MK5 may have paid off.

Should be about 3 weeks give or take.

[Hispanic_Hercules]

Have you picked up a new BCM KMR. Saw one in my local gunshop the other day. I could not believe how light it was.

[Emtothedee]

[SkyPup]

There is a new accuracy improvement update to download for the FLIR RS scope available on the FLIR Personal Systems Resource site, the new MOA table is included in the download in a Microsoft Word file....


http://www.flir.com/cvs/americas/en/...view/?id=53129

[luckydube56]

MAn I hope Mr Geissele does a limited run re-release of the Mk1 Mod0. I like all their rails, but the original was a work of art. I own one, I should have grabbed two.

[luckydube56]

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[carl.c]

I am trying to understand the preference in Geissele rails for relatively large outer diameter compared to some very popular much slimmer designs from other manufacturers. For example, the new Mk8 has a stated 1.97 inch OD compared to the BCM KMR’s 1.5 inch OD. I understand different people have different tastes as far as handguard width is concerned, but I’m curious as to what technical advantages encourage the SMR designs to have larger diameters? Do the larger diameters facilitate a better strength to weight ratios? Heat mitigation advantages? Are the 1.9-2.11 inch diameters common in most SMR rails considered more ideal for weapons handling for most individuals compared to smaller diameter rails?

[carl.c]

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[Sean W.]

I am trying to understand the preference in Geissele rails for relatively large outer diameter compared to some very popular much slimmer designs from other manufacturers. For example, the new Mk8 has a stated 1.97 inch OD compared to the BCM KMR’s 1.5 inch OD. I understand different people have different tastes as far as handguard width is concerned, but I’m curious as to what technical advantages encourage the SMR designs to have larger diameters? Do the larger diameters facilitate a better strength to weight ratios? Heat mitigation advantages? Are the 1.9-2.11 inch diameters common in most SMR rails considered more ideal for weapons handling for most individuals compared to smaller diameter rails?

I think the original SMR was created for the HK416. Since it's piston driven they needed a larger diameter. Later on they just transferred the design to the AR15. (Not sure though)