Are the Geissele mk5 keymod rails still in production?
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Are the Geissele mk5 keymod rails still in production?
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The new Lite IIIs are nice but its a quad rail. I have a Geissele SMR Mk2 9.5 on my 10.5" sbr and I really like it
I had a 10" KMR on my 10.3" sbr but it was a little too long for the barrel and wouldn't accept a can. Additionally, I had a gripe that under longer strings of fire, the kmr rail sections would work their way loose, not fall off, but loose. So I picked up a Centurion C4 9" and am a big fan thus far. Very lightweight, easy to put on (bolts onto standard barrel nut, the end) and nice finish. So I'm submitting the C4 into the mix.
I have a URX 2.0 on my SBR and I will say it's a night and day difference in weight to the more budget conscious BCM KMR I have on my 9mm. You choice largely depends on what kind of features, weight, and finish you are looking for. I love my URX, but it's a heavy pig, but it does excel in that is has the integral front sight, QD sockets, and being M203 compatible (though I'm sure most of us this doesn't matter).
FYI, there are aftermarket URX wrenches out there that are less than half the price of the KAC offerings.
Last edited by unclemoak; 01-18-15 at 16:18.
Thanks for all the feedback. Other than a slight price difference, how do the KAC URX4s compare to the KMRs? Also, I have a feeling the any keymod rail (as well as any othe rail would) heats up pretty quick under lots of shooting, do you guys feel that gloves are enough to keep hands protected, or are some covers/panels recommended?
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When I changed my SBR's rail from a DD Lite to an NSR, I was surprised how hot it got. Panels take care of most of the heat discomfort. I recently built a rifle with a KMR. Love that rail, but wow! that one feels like it gets even hotter. Panels plus gloves for that one.
I don't much care for Noveske's rail panels. I put the Midwest on the KMR and I really like those. Vastly superior IMHO from a security standpoint, but they don't appear to mitigate the heat any better.
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