SHOT Show 2015 Pictures (From SMGLee)

[og556]

Trident,

Do you know if the Mk4 will be compatible with the same rail sections as the Mk1/Mk2 SMR ?

[ALCOAR]

The MK4 has 3 small rail portions machined into it at the end of it, and doesn't appear to feature any kind of modular rail attachment design. So this rail won't accept the MK1/MK2 acc. rail panels.

It also has rear and front built in QD sockets, whereas the SMR rails as of now still don't have them.

On the face of it, this MK4 appears to be a totally different animal than the SMRs, if for no other reason than it's weight alone.

FWIW...the MK1 and MK2 acc. rail panels aren't compatible with each other due to the shape of the rail's side (MK1 has round sides, MK2 has flat sides)

[adh]

Is Geissle going to make any of these rails in a 10.5" like they do for the 416? Sorry if I missed it elsewhere in the thread.

[ALCOAR]

They currently make some in 10", as featured on the new BCM rifle. Haven't heard anything about 10.5" models though.



ROG Tactical posted a pic of a 10" model he received in another thread very recently...

[og556]

This is very helpful. Out of all the offerings I like the Mk 1 the best due to its shape and features.

Are they planning on offering the MK1 long term ?

Also are rail sections sold individually yet for the MK 1 any where ?

[adh]

They currently make some in 10", as featured on the new BCM rifle. Haven't heard anything about 10.5" models though.

ROG Tactical posted a pic of a 10" model he received in another thread very recently...

Thanks
I missed the ROG Tactical post. Was aware of the Jack, but since the 10" rail was not on the Geissle site I wasn't sure it was readily avaiolable.

[ALCOAR]

This is very helpful. Out of all the offerings I like the Mk 1 the best due to its shape and features.

Are they planning on offering the MK1 long term ?

Also are rail sections sold individually yet for the MK 1 any where ?

I really can't envision the MK1 going anywhere due to as you noted it's highly unique shape and features.

Good question on the extra panels...and I'm pretty sure that if you called or emailed GA directly about it, they would be able to take care of it. Outside of GA direct, I'm not sure anyone else dealer wise is gonna have them at this point.

The SMR MK1 and MK2 models are direct descendants from the HK416 rail designed to meet a unique military contact. Due to this, we see a rail that is literally bombproof to the Nth degree, and by default some would consider overly heavy for their particular needs and uses.

The MK4 appears to be a very purpose built rail for the M4/AR15 rifle as opposed to the HK416.

[dseduce]

Anybody know if geiselle has set a release date for the mk4...? I have had a mk2 on backorder for a while and may just cancel it if mk4 is out anytime soon..

[eternal24k]

Am I the only one interested in a FSP cutout version?

[Pappabear]

I received my 15 inch MK1 today. It is quite impressive. These guys just seem to have the "Midas touch". If I get my upper in tomorrow, I am going to take it to the shop, "Markm's casa" and get this thing ready to hammer for a Sunday shoot. I was so impressed with the 13' Mk2, I have to expect the goods just get better.

Hopefully, we can post a range report on Monday. Geissele is top of the food chain in estimation.