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    Troy vs KAC drop in rails

    what are the differences in the quality of the two? are KAC really worth the extra money? I've herd good things about both. please tell me about the pros and cons thanks

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    What are the weight differences?

    I have the 12" MRF-R Troy. It installs easily and clamps onto the barrel extension securely. It also weighs a lot less than the Midwest Industries counterpart at 8.75oz

    I have no experience with the KAC

    Wow I just looked at their sight. Their M5 rail is 17oz. Plus 1 for Troy.
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    I have no experience with the KAC rail, but with the prices you can find them for on AR15.com and other sites like M4C, the price shouldn't be an object as they end up being the same new and used as the Troy.

    My buddy has a Troy rail and I'm very impressed with it. It didn't add much weight over the standard M4 hand guards, and it locks up very tight. There is zero play in his VFG or light either one.

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    KAC is a time and combat tested rail system still in use today.





    You can find like new to new sets in the $150 range if you look around. No one but an idiot would pay 325 or whatever MSRP is on them.

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    +1 for KAC RAS, as stated earlier... tried and true

    Going rate is about $150 for rails, VFG and a set of panels

    Your best bet is to get your hands on the KAC SAS lower rail, which has a locking tab as well. This will ensure rock solid lock up with no movement at all.


    I've owned Larue, Daniel Defense, and Troy rails... all very nice, but find myself going back to Knights, it's classic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JonnyVain View Post
    What are the weight differences?

    I have the 12" MRF-R Troy. It installs easily and clamps onto the barrel extension securely. It also weighs a lot less than the Midwest Industries counterpart at 8.75oz

    I have no experience with the KAC

    Wow I just looked at their sight. Their M5 rail is 17oz. Plus 1 for Troy.
    The KAC RAS rail systems weigh 8.8 oz (2.4 oz heavier than the stock plastic handguards) and are heat shielded. The Troy rails weigh about the same but don't come with heat shields, however have integrated sling swivel attach points. See this thread.

    You see lots of KAC drop-in rails out there on Army and Marine Corps M-4s and M-16s, and the Air Force also uses a lot of Troy drop-in rails for their Security Police.

    Whatever works best for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPM14430 View Post
    +1 for KAC RAS, as stated earlier... tried and true

    Going rate is about $150 for rails, VFG and a set of panels

    Your best bet is to get your hands on the KAC SAS lower rail, which has a locking tab as well. This will ensure rock solid lock up with no movement at all.


    I've owned Larue, Daniel Defense, and Troy rails... all very nice, but find myself going back to Knights, it's classic.
    I forgot to add this, as well. When you buy KAC RAS rails, you get rail covers and a vertical forward grip - Troy comes with just the rail. Go on Ebay and you can find the RAS for about $150.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justin_247 View Post
    The KAC RAS rail systems weigh 8.8 oz (2.4 oz heavier than the stock plastic handguards) and are heat shielded. The Troy rails weigh about the same but don't come with heat shields, however have integrated sling swivel attach points. See this thread.

    You see lots of KAC drop-in rails out there on Army and Marine Corps M-4s and M-16s, and the Air Force also uses a lot of Troy drop-in rails for their Security Police.

    Whatever works best for you.
    You're comparing the KAC Carbine rail at 7" to the Troy Rifle rail at 12". The 12" KAC is over a pound.
    Last edited by JonnyVain; 03-04-10 at 10:41.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JonnyVain View Post
    You're comparing the KAC Carbine rail at 7" to the Troy Rifle rail at 12". The 12" KAC is over a pound.
    No, I'm not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justin_247 View Post
    No, I'm not.
    Well please post a link with where you're getting your info, because the site I'm looking at says 17oz.

    http://www.knightarmco.com/

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