Buying a KAC Rifle... Would love feedback and thoughts!

[Jaysop]

I hadent really thought about it before putting in the order. I don't think I'm going to cancel as I feel the positives of they system outweigh the negatives as I see it.

As far as them coming loose I haven't heard of one coming off and according to KAC they are tourqed at 50 pounds and they add a bit of rockset so I'd think it's on as good as a BCM gas block with set screws would be.

[Boba Fett v2]

I hadent really thought about it before putting in the order. I don't think I'm going to cancel as I feel the positives of they system outweigh the negatives as I see it.

As far as them coming loose I haven't heard of one coming off and according to KAC they are tourqed at 50 pounds and they add a bit of rockset so I'd think it's on as good as a BCM gas block with set screws would be.

Honestly, I think you'll be pleased. And if you ever experience a problem, rest assured KAC customer service will take care of you.

[JoshNC]

Honestly, I think you'll be pleased. And if you ever experience a problem, rest assured KAC customer service will take care of you.

True. KAC CS is great.


OP, you will be very pleased with your mod2. It really is an excellent rifle and is quite reasonably priced when you factor in all the components it has as standard.

[cundiff5535]

Great info all the way through! Thanks guys.

[Failure2Stop]

Call Knights up and ask how many gas tube screws have come loose. If it has happened, I bet they've heard about it. If it had happened, it'd most likely be known by at least one of the guys posting in this, or other KAC-related threads, but call them anyway.

We have had zero issue with gas tubes loosening that were torqued to spec (50 in/lbs) and/or Rocksetted. We settled on 50 with Rockset to make absolutely sure that they would not come loose over a 20k firing schedule while still being armorer serviceable.
Should there be any issue that requires a gas tube replacement, the handguard does not need to be removed, just pull the muzzle device and gas block retainer nut and the gas block can then be pulled complete. The tube is easily pulled and replaced. As there are no taper pins or set screws, the gas block can be swapped for a replacement very easily as well.

[Jaysop]

Will the tool to remove the gas block retainer nut be available?

[Failure2Stop]

Will the tool to remove the gas block retainer nut be available?

It is currently available to KAC certified armorer dealers, and we are working to increase the number of Mod 2 certified armorers.

[jpmuscle]

It is currently available to KAC certified armorer dealers, and we are working to increase the number of Mod 2 certified armorers.

Jack, what’s the difference between this tool the the legacy URX wrench for example? I understand this one is mod 2 specific but why all the fuss? Folks obviously still tinker with the legacy stuff and I think there is a lot less to screw up on a mod 2 negating concerns over potential damage to the brand as you’ve articulated before.

Idk, a random musing I guess. I had a wrench made but buying one would be easier.


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[Coal Dragger]

I think the tool in question is for the nut that retains the gas manifold on the barrel, not the wrench for the hand guard.

[Biggy]

I think KAC rifles for the money are probably at the top of the heap. They have more pro's with only a few con's to most people. They shoot a little softer than most because of their gas system, and their bolts will last longer than most other brands. With Geissele coming out with their uber bolt carrier group later this year and Surefire coming out with their Stoner designed OBC group in the near future, their bolt life should be equal with KAC's. In the end one brand will not kill someone any more dead than the next one, but you will probably have to replace your bolt twice compared to once for the KAC before you might have to replace your barrel.