What's up with the KAC E3's?

[mtdawg169]

Does anyone have an update on the release of the KAC Sr-15 E3's? Anyone know when they'll be out and in what configurations?

[rob_s]

The standard 16" rifle will come first, and they are trickling out now. Trey Knight is a member at silencertalk.com (and here) as "3" or "III" depending on the forum. He has posted that the first rifles have made their way out.

They will look something like this (less optic, mag, and sling)

[C4IGrant]

I have an order in with them, but have not seen a single rifle yet. Maybe we get Trey in here to answer some questions.



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[mtdawg169]

Wow, I'm surprised that they are shipping. Things have been very quiet surrounding these rifles lately.

I love the way these rifles are set up. the only thing I'm concerned about is patrs availability. Does anyone have a clue what a replacement / spare E3 bolt will run or how hard they will be to replace?

Grant, I was looking into a Noveske N4 bbl, but I may go this route instead. Are there any accuracy reports on the KAC cold hammer forged barrels?

[rob_s]

Are there any accuracy reports on the KAC cold hammer forged barrels?

In speaking with Trey last year, he told me to expect 2 MOA or slightly under. I did not get a chance to put an optic and bipod on the one I had so I cannot say for sure what kind of accuracy it was capable of.

As to spare parts, I have not seen any comments out of Knights with regard to this. I suspect that, in the beginning at least, all the available bolts will be going into new rifles. The only proprietary parts on the gun are the gas tube, barrel extension, and bolt. If buying one of these rifles, I too would very much want to stock up on at least one spare of the gas tube and bolt.

[Frens]

In speaking with Trey last year, he told me to expect 2 MOA or slightly under. I did not get a chance to put an optic and bipod on the one I had so I cannot say for sure what kind of accuracy it was capable of.

As to spare parts, I have not seen any comments out of Knights with regard to this. I suspect that, in the beginning at least, all the available bolts will be going into new rifles. The only proprietary parts on the gun are the gas tube, barrel extension, and bolt. If buying one of these rifles, I too would very much want to stock up on at least one spare of the gas tube and bolt.

How the gas tube is going to be different from a standard one?

TIA

[mtdawg169]

How the gas tube is going to be different from a standard one?

TIA

I'm pretty sure that the KAC "midlength" is different than the industry standard.

[rob_s]

I'm pretty sure that the KAC "midlength" is different than the industry standard.

Exactly right. Their "midlength" is the "carbine" length from their SR25. So, it's a standard part for them but not a standard part to the rest of the industry.

[mtdawg169]

I just got an email from Casey at Lawmens. see below:

Well Matt I have to give you credit on good timing it just so happens
that Knight's is about 30 days at the most from delivery of rifles. It
has taken forever but it finally getting to that time, they retail for
$2200.

Grant, hopefully you'll be seeing them soon.

I'd still ike to hear from Reed regarding ship dates, availability, specs of the final rifles and availability of spare parts (bolts & gas tubes).

[mtdawg169]

bumped to grab the attention of those in the know. (III, are you out there?)