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Posted: 12/11/2020 4:33:49 PM EDT
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Quoted: New member here. I am a gun enthusiast and am currently building my first AR15. I am stuck between these 3 Mlok styled handguards - Geissele MK14, the SLR Solo Lite, and the BCM MCMR? What do you all think will function/perform the best and look the coolest? Geissele - https://geissele.com/rifle-parts/upper-parts/super-modular-rails/mk14-m-lok.html SLR - https://slrrifleworks.com/hand-guards/5-56-handguards/solo-series/solo-lite-series/ BCM - https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-mcmr-m-lok-handguard/ 'Best' is too subjective. BCM seems the best balance of features and cost. They are all good. |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 4:53:10 PM EDT
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Slr.
If you're willing to go out of those 3, V7. |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 5:08:11 PM EDT
[#3]
BCM all day. I think the barrel nut ballsack that the other two rails have is stupid.
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Posted: 12/11/2020 6:38:37 PM EDT
[#4]
Don't overlook Midwest Industries.
https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/category-s/521.htm ETA: And 2A Armament: https://www.2a-arms.com/category-s/199.htm . |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 7:26:48 PM EDT
[#5]
ALG EMR's are incredibly comfortable and less expensive than any of those options.
But between those three, BCM. Best looking. Best price. Case closed. 
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Posted: 12/11/2020 7:29:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you're willing to go out of those 3, V7. |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 7:29:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BCM all day. I think the barrel nut ballsack that the other two rails have is stupid. You know, I say this to my brother everytime I see rails like this, the clamp on type. I fucking hate the rail-sack. BCM is the way. Price is good, weight is good, mounting style is good, and subjectively - looks good. |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 7:31:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You know, I say this to my brother everytime I see rails like this, the clamp on type. I fucking hate the rail-sack. BCM is the way. Price is good, weight is good, mounting style is good, and subjectively - looks good. I like the barrel nut sack. Mk14 is best |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 7:34:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like the barrel nut sack. Mk14 is best You like grabbing and holding nut sacks? |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 7:36:17 PM EDT
[#10]
Midwest Industries Combat Lightweight is lighter and cheaper than all three of those...
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Posted: 12/11/2020 7:47:27 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Midwest Industries Combat Lightweight is lighter and cheaper than all three of those... But better how? |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 8:34:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Midwest Industries Combat Lightweight is lighter and cheaper than all three of those... Good, light, cheap. Pick 2. |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 8:42:30 PM EDT
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Ny opinion
Slr looks better Bcm has better locking method |
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Posted: 12/11/2020 8:50:30 PM EDT
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I own/have owned multiple BCM and Geissele rails, BCM gets the nod for the better lightweight option. The G rails are very good though.
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Posted: 12/11/2020 9:22:53 PM EDT
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I'm impressed with my Spikes SAR3 rail. It's very light yet still totally stiff/solid. I doubt any other rail will be as solid while matching the same weight. They're expensive though.
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Posted: 12/12/2020 12:41:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good, light, cheap. Pick 2. I don't know, Geissele and Hodge make rails that are good and expensive, but aren't particularly lightweight. OP, another thing to consider is whether you want M-Lok on three sides or seven. SLR and Geissele make seven-sided rails as well. |
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Posted: 12/12/2020 12:49:29 AM EDT
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I prefer Midwest Industries ultralight weight combat rails with titanium hardware, given cost/weight/quality + easy install, non timed barrel nut.
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Posted: 12/12/2020 2:01:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BCM all day. I think the barrel nut ballsack that the other two rails have is stupid. You sir are an American treasure. I died Also, I would vote outside and say Geissele MK8 (smaller sack) |
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Posted: 12/12/2020 11:23:24 AM EDT
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Topic Moved
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Posted: 12/12/2020 12:57:47 PM EDT
[#20]
I have had great luck with Midwest Industries
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Posted: 12/12/2020 1:12:08 PM EDT
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I have worked on all three brands (a SLR was a ION Ultra Lite, BCM MCMR and Geissele MK14) and like the Geissele MK14 the best, followed closely by SLR and view the BCM as a step below.
The SLR and the Geissele both have integrated QD sockets while the BCM comes with a QD sling mount. The BCM get some points for the included barrel nut wrench but the wrenches for the SLR and the Geissele are not that much more of an added expense. All three are great after they've been installed. The BCM does have the cleanest transition from rail to receiver. For me it boils down to the barrel nut and the anti-rotation design. The BCM barrel nut is easy to mar when tightening and/or loosening it. The SLR and the Geissele both have superior barrel nut designs (in terms of length, cross bolt clamps and wrench interface) but I believe the Geissele is the better of the two. I also prefer the anti-rotation set screws on the Geissele over the anti-rotation inserts on the BCM and the SLR. |
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Posted: 12/12/2020 1:20:04 PM EDT
[#22]
 2 MI industries and 1 BCM. Both excellent choices |
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Posted: 12/12/2020 2:56:19 PM EDT
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that was great insight from someone that has worked with all 3. Thank you for all of that info. I am leaning G rail for sure.
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Posted: 12/13/2020 11:15:16 AM EDT
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Me and my brother run bcm kmr on all our rifles ( 7 and counting) and ive never found a reason to use anything else. A bcm rail with the v7 titanium barrel nut is a very light combo.
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Posted: 12/13/2020 11:14:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Slr. If you're willing to go out of those 3, V7. That. I used BCM exclusively until I found the V Seven rails. 
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Posted: 12/14/2020 10:01:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That. I used BCM exclusively until I found the V Seven rails. https://i.imgur.com/lqILX6q.jpg Who makes the heat shields you have on the V7 handguard? |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 7:32:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Who makes the heat shields you have on the V7 handguard? Those are RailScales KOS panels. They make several sizes, patterns and with and without the window for sling mounts and hand stops. These ones are G10 material. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 10:02:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those are RailScales KOS panels. They make several sizes, patterns and with and without the window for sling mounts and hand stops. These ones are G10 material. 
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Posted: 12/15/2020 5:34:17 PM EDT
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V7 Hyperlight MLOK is what you seek. Significantly lighter than anything you listed and is dripping with excellence. Pair it with a pencil 0.625" type very lightweight barrel and you're well on your way to a solid lightweight build
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Posted: 12/15/2020 5:50:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You like grabbing and holding nut sacks? You don’t? |
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