What is the difference between the MK2 and MK3? I cannot tell from the pictures. Bridges the gap how? It looks like a slimmed down MK2. Thank you.
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The MK3 features the MK1 3D machining with the MK2 accessory mounting system.
Does this make the MK2 redundant? What reason is there to purchase a MK3 vs a MK2? If the MK3 essentially does what the relatively "cost effective" MK2 does with backing the same plates, what is the point of the MK3? Greater weight reduction? Cheaper or faster to produce?
Thank you.
I really like the MK III. I wasn't sold on the new cut-out patterns on the bottom, but I really like that rail. Now to see if I can afford it....
Wow, I would actually buy this rail........... If they would have kept the mounting wings/flanges.
If I were buying the mk1 or mk2, I'd be interested in the mk1 because of it being a little lighter and it being slightly shorter top rail to bottom rail. If the mk3 has those measurements, that's great.
I've been looking for a 15" to replace my current 13" for a while. If by chance a MK III is available Wednesday, consider one mine!
You and me both bro, I do love the MK4 though, nothing is perfect and the things that I would change are small so I'm just happy to support a local company. I do however see a 15 inch MK3 in my near future :dance3:
Damn. Comparing the images of the MK3 to my MK2 Mod1 Rev C, there some differences. The MK3 flats are rounded with match rounded rail sections.
Obviously these rail sections will not be compatible with the MK2. It also appears the bottom rail section is tucked closer to the barrel.
So my conclusion based on the current revions:
MK1: (1)modularity, (Priciest, heaviest);
MK2: (1)cost effectiveness, (2)modularity, (3)weight reduction, (medium weight?, lowest cost, largest profile);
MK3: (1)modularity, (2)weight reduction, (3)reduced profile, (medium weight?; similar cost to MK4?, profile more similar to MK1);
MK4: (1)weight reduction; (2)slim profile, (mid-high cost; lightest, slimmest profile not including permanent rail section areas).