Goctha, thanks.
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Nailed it exactly, and I can't do a better job...however I'll attempt to visually illustrate my point.
LMT MRP LP GB: Pinned
MI LP GB: 2 set screws
DD LP GB: Pinned
Geissele SGB: Pinned w/ 2 set screws
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09307-1.jpg
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09310-1.jpg
I have an upper build firing up. I may see about one of these for an Afghan build I'm doing. Have to check with my Gunsmith. :p He has been know to go out of his way to make sure those set screws are set solid.
I think I like the MkI best. Admit-tingly, I haven't tried the 4, but Im thinking the 1 is the goods for old Pappa.
Side view:
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09347-1.jpg
Rear/anti rotation view:
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09363-1.jpg
Top view:
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09322-1.jpg
Bottom view:
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09371-1.jpg
I.D. view:
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09370-1.jpg
Barrel nuts:
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09381-1.jpg
I think you guys will want to wait for this new MK4 and it's barrel nut that feels like it's straight off a Space Shuttle. The weight of this rail is stupendous!
Well you want to sell that black MKI?
I really need one lol
Did I miss the MK4 vs. MK1 weight? Those pics made up my mind on the MK 4 though. With my little girl scout hands, it'll be nice to have the thinner profile I think...
The MK1 will feel better in your hand than the MK4 due to the contour of the side rails; however, that's not to say the MK4 is not comfortable. The advantage of the MK4 over the Mk1 is weight - pure and simple. Disadvantage would be that you lose the modularity but that will be addressed by GA through the offering of a keymod version. Bill has said that designing a keymod version will add weight to the rail.
Again RXM stole my thoughts:) The MK4 is just wickedly lightweight!
MK4 w/ 14.5" rifle:
6.9 lbs empty
7.9 lbs full 30rd pmag
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09397-1.jpg
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/a...DSC09453-1.jpg