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12/15/2020 2:34:31 AM EDT
Where can I find the major differences between all the different rail, they all look very similar to me
"Geronimo-E KIA"

slippery as an eel and tighter than a mouses asshole.......... Jane
Proud Member Team Ranstad .... The Fantastic Bastards
12/15/2020 11:53:22 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By wiley07:
Where can I find the major differences between all the different rail, they all look very similar to me
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The attachment Method for all of our hand guards is very proven and the same for all the different series. The main differences will be the outside profiles , number of M Lok slots and the other features like QD sockets and weight.All the details are listed by each model on the website.

thanks

Troy

MI  

Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories

www.midwestindustriesinc.com
12/15/2020 1:16:16 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Midwest_Ind:


The attachment Method for all of our hand guards is very proven and the same for all the different series. The main differences will be the outside profiles , number of M Lok slots and the other features like QD sockets and weight.All the details are listed by each model on the website.

thanks

Troy

MI  

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Troy, question about the rails as well - what is the difference between the new G4M series and the Combat Rails?  They look to have the same dimensions and mounting system as well.  Thanks!
12/15/2020 1:45:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By YoungPatriot:


Troy, question about the rails as well - what is the difference between the new G4M series and the Combat Rails?  They look to have the same dimensions and mounting system as well.  Thanks!
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They look alike have same internal/external dimensions and weigh about the  same

The only difference i can tell is the G4M has more QD sockets
12/15/2020 2:53:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By everready73:

They look alike have same internal/external dimensions and weigh about the  same

The only difference i can tell is the G4M has more QD sockets
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The Combat Rail as well as the G4 have the same attachment method.
The Combat does not have front QD sling sockets so that accessories can be run all the way forward.
The G4 has QD sockets on the front like the G3 did which allows you to sling up should you prefer that set up.

Thanks,
PETE
Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories

www.midwestindustriesinc.com
12/15/2020 6:41:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Midwest_Ind:


The Combat Rail as well as the G4 have the same attachment method.
The Combat does not have front QD sling sockets so that accessories can be run all the way forward.
The G4 has QD sockets on the front like the G3 did which allows you to sling up should you prefer that set up.

Thanks,
PETE
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Thanks for the info!
12/15/2020 10:17:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By YoungPatriot:


Thanks for the info!
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Yep thank you very much as always
"Geronimo-E KIA"

slippery as an eel and tighter than a mouses asshole.......... Jane
Proud Member Team Ranstad .... The Fantastic Bastards
5/18/2021 12:33:29 PM EDT
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It's sad to see Keymod versions are discontinued. MI G3K handguards are all I own. I'm sure this is consumer driven. But is there any chance of the G3K returning?
5/18/2021 12:36:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By steven1513:
It's sad to see Keymod versions are discontinued. MI G3K handguards are all I own. I'm sure this is consumer driven. But is there any chance of the G3K returning?
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Sorry key mod will not be run again.

Troy

MI
Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories

www.midwestindustriesinc.com
5/22/2021 9:10:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: check-raiser][Edited] [#9]
G2 with timed barrel nut, rail with tabs that lock into barrel nut teeth, screw clamped with adhesive with full helicoils. No additional antirotation feature
besides gas tube.
G3 with non timed barrel nut, uses metal bracket hardware for antirotation & anti forward movement, screw clamped with adhesive with full helicoils
Combat Rail lightweight model with non timed barrel nut, antirotation tabs built into rail, metal hardware tab to prevent forward movement, screw clamp without adhesive and with full helicoils.
Combat Rail Ultralightweight as Lightweight model but with Ti barrel nut & Ti hardware and partial helicoils.
5/24/2021 2:44:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By check-raiser:
G2 with timed barrel nut, rail with tabs that lock into barrel nut teeth, screw clamped with adhesive with full helicoils. No additional antirotation feature
besides gas tube.
G3 with non timed barrel nut, uses metal bracket hardware for antirotation & anti forward movement, screw clamped with adhesive with full helicoils
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Thanks for refreshing my memory. I have a G2K with bent pins/tabs (bent during installation) and i want to swap it for the G3KL (that i also have on a different carbine.)
5/25/2021 3:56:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By steven1513:

Thanks for refreshing my memory. I have a G2K with bent pins/tabs (bent during installation) and i want to swap it for the G3KL (that i also have on a different carbine.)
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You're welcome! It might have happened with overtorqueing the screws, and I always like to use a gas tube gauge when checking barrel nut alignment -- wiggle back and worth, left to right, to inspect symmetric degrees of deflection.
The Wheeler Fat torque wrench is gods gift for the clamp screws.
12/21/2021 2:36:18 AM EDT
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I am staying at the G2 quad rail 12” and the T series.  These rails share the same basic design, just connect differently.  What else am I missing.  They look so similar.  One has a CAGE code.  Was it ever used by military?

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