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 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
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.
Last edited by JonnyVain; 03-03-10 at 22:17.
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.
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.
+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.
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.
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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