We just received the first batch of their RECCE's with the new KMR-A. The gain in weight is only 3 ounces, but the cost of the guns dropped by $80 dollars!
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We just received the first batch of their RECCE's with the new KMR-A. The gain in weight is only 3 ounces, but the cost of the guns dropped by $80 dollars!
RECCE-14 KMR-A
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forgive my ignorance, but what is different between this and the regular KMR? Besides the weight and cost I mean. What changed that contributed the extra weight?
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The KMR-A's are made out of Alum. and hard anodized. The regular KMR was made out of some uber exotic space metal.Originally Posted by fallenromeo
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Composition of the rail, if I recall correctly.
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Bravo Company has their upper receivers with the KMR-A up on their web site. Says they'll be available in November.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/category-s/201.htm
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Only 3 oz??? 3 oz is a ton. They will be in the middle of the lightweight competition price and weight wise. Not the place I'd want to be if I wanted to save KeyMod. ML appeals to the masses because it is idiot proof and plastic accessories are cheaper than metal ones. If BCM wants to compete at that price point they should consider building an MLR rail.We just received the first batch of their RECCE's with the new KMR-A. The gain in weight is only 3 ounces, but the cost of the guns dropped by $80 dollars!
RECCE-14 KMR-A
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Last edited by GH41; 10-01-15 at 16:34.
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The KMR-A is full aluminum instead of the blended aluminum/magnesium alloy.
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http://bravocompanymfg.com/kmr/
Aluminum-Magnesium Blended Alloy
Manufactured from an exclusive blended aluminum and magnesium alloy, the BCM KMR weighs 30-40% less than pure aluminum with the same strength properties. The BCM KMR also features a proprietary patent pending mounting, indexing and lock up system that mitigates 12:00 rail movement due to heat generated from the barrel nut.
Corrosion Resistant Finish
The KMR's propriety finish is a plasma deposition process originally developed for the Aerospace industry. The finish creates a stabilized, ceramic-like surface coating with superior wear resistance when compared to anodized or even hard chrome. The stabilized nature of the coating means it has a higher corrosion resistance as well, due to the lack of 'pores' in the surface.
Last edited by johnson; 10-01-15 at 16:40.
People start out wanting to do shooting as a hobby and it ends up their hobby is actually buying and operating expensive tools. Doesn't make sense when you think about it.
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Thanks for clarifying guys! I guess that makes sense that they made that change considering I remember reading that they were having a very difficult time sourcing materials for the KMR rail.
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The anodized finish on the KMR-A's will probably be more durable than the previous KMR's.
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Do they still plan on having the original KMR?
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