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So I just realize that my previous reference to ALG EMR v3 as a desired base template for MK9 was perhaps not the best.
I believe MK9 would be a killer rail if it takes on the shape and form of KAC's URX 4, either with M-LOK or MK1's attachment slots. MK1's would be preferred as its rail sections are lower profile. KAC has been out to come up with the world's most difficult to install rail for a while now, and the URX 4 represents their best work yet. Yeah yeah yeah, I know, if it is installed properly, with proper tools, it would cure cancers and stop global warming. So here --> URX 4 + MK1's attachment slots + SMR barrel nut = killer rail. Happy independence day. |
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GACS, a quick question without looking for specific details:
Yes/No, will the barrel nut remain the same as the Mk8? |
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Good idea to let people on this thread volunteer to do an initial round of T&E?
Who's with me?! |
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Whatever you do, dont put out a .308 rail that the industry is clamoring for!
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Came out of lurk to ask please, and WHEN?
please. when?please |
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we are still a ways off of the MK9, and depending on how things go with the folks who it was developed for it may or may not ever make it to market. we will keep everyone updated as we know. my guess is first quarter of 2017 we will have some more information to share with everyone.
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we are still a ways off of the MK9, and depending on how things go with the folks who it was developed for it may or may not ever make it to market. we will keep everyone updated as we know. my guess is first quarter of 2017 we will have some more information to share with everyone. View Quote Please? |
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we are still a ways off of the MK9, and depending on how things go with the folks who it was developed for it may or may not ever make it to market. we will keep everyone updated as we know. my guess is first quarter of 2017 we will have some more information to share with everyone. View Quote Teaser pics, for posterity? |
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Whats the difference for the Mk9?
Could yall please go back to G-Mod/G-loc? |
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we are still a ways off of the MK9, and depending on how things go with the folks who it was developed for it may or may not ever make it to market. we will keep everyone updated as we know. my guess is first quarter of 2017 we will have some more information to share with everyone. View Quote Tell whoever it was designed for sharing is caring |
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Since I made the thread can I get in the front of the line to buy one, or buy one of the discontinued prototypes even if it's a blem?
I promise to use it on a Duty gun and to help spread freedom and justice! |
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If they do this, hopefully they'll also look at other who have been "in" in this and other MK9 threads like they did for the SR25 rails.
I've been wanting a 9.5" MK1-esqe rail literally since the day the MK1 came out. |
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If they do this, hopefully they'll also look at other who have been "in" in this and other MK9 threads like they did for the SR25 rails. I've been wanting a 9.5" MK1-esqe rail literally since the day the MK1 came out. View Quote Why haven't you grabbed a 10" MK1? That's what I have on my duty SBR........ Pretty sweet |
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I really just want to be able to use a 10.3" inch barrel with a suppressor and have little/no barrel visible. Not the best reason, but it's what I want
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Am I the only one that has wondered about a textured rail, at least partially, where your hands would go, dimpled like a golf ball. I'm picturing a Chuck Rogers 1911, Knight's Armament dimpled Barrel, or VZ Gunner grips
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Am I the only one that has wondered about a textured rail, at least partially, where your hands would go, dimpled like a golf ball. I'm picturing a Chuck Rogers 1911, Knight's Armament dimpled Barrel, or VZ Gunner grips Or like a full rail.... |
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Am I the only one that has wondered about a textured rail, at least partially, where your hands would go, dimpled like a golf ball. I'm picturing a Chuck Rogers 1911, Knight's Armament dimpled Barrel, or VZ Gunner grips View Quote This would frankly get out of hand quickly. With pistol grip scales there's a finite number of ways you're going to grip the pistol, so you can put texturing into the grip in a way that's useful. With a handguard, there are so many different ways people like to grip them that you'd end up having to texture the entire handguard, and still no one would be happy. Do you texture it for right hand firers? Left hand firers? C-clampers? Do you put it at the end of a long rail? Or a 95th percentile location? Do you make different models? There are plenty of "rail scales" and other types of panels that are out there that can add texturing where you want it, and there's always the skateboard tape option, too. KAC barrel dimpling is, of course, a different matter entirely, done "supposedly" for cooling/weight/rigidity/etc., but to most, more a matter of aesthetics than anything else. I like KAC stuff, but my personal opinion only, is that Geissele should stay out of the "signature look" business, if for no other reason that it can become very quickly dated. KAC, of course doesn't go as overboard as many others (>cough< 95% of billet lowers >cough<), but again, that's my own personal opinion. I guess some could claim that they already have a signature look. ~Augee |
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MK6 is supposed to be the G quad rail. We know about as much about that rail as we do the MK9 though... View Quote I hope we can do the MK6 in 2017. I know this is nuts be we are actually up to the MK15. + other ones that we just borrowed numbers for. I think as far a commercial sales I hope to release the MK6 and MK13 this year. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15 are dedicated for speciality use. A new ALG rail is coming in the next week or so. The V0-E. Extremely cool and a good deal. |
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I hope we can do the MK6 in 2017. I know this is nuts be we are actually up to the MK15. + other ones that we just borrowed numbers for. I think as far a commercial sales I hope to release the MK6 and MK13 this year. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15 are dedicated for speciality use. A new ALG rail is coming in the next week or so. The V0-E. Extremely cool and a good deal. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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MK6 is supposed to be the G quad rail. We know about as much about that rail as we do the MK9 though... I hope we can do the MK6 in 2017. I know this is nuts be we are actually up to the MK15. + other ones that we just borrowed numbers for. I think as far a commercial sales I hope to release the MK6 and MK13 this year. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15 are dedicated for speciality use. A new ALG rail is coming in the next week or so. The V0-E. Extremely cool and a good deal. Is it possible to get details on the handguards that won't be released? Can you share why some of those won't be available commercially? Edit: A MK6 FSP would be pretty cool. |
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Is it possible to get details on the handguards that won't be released? Can you share why some of those won't be available commercially? Edit: A MK6 FSP would be pretty cool. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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MK6 is supposed to be the G quad rail. We know about as much about that rail as we do the MK9 though... I hope we can do the MK6 in 2017. I know this is nuts be we are actually up to the MK15. + other ones that we just borrowed numbers for. I think as far a commercial sales I hope to release the MK6 and MK13 this year. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15 are dedicated for speciality use. A new ALG rail is coming in the next week or so. The V0-E. Extremely cool and a good deal. Is it possible to get details on the handguards that won't be released? Can you share why some of those won't be available commercially? Edit: A MK6 FSP would be pretty cool. Intrested to know as well. Wish you could make some extras from every run and sell "as-is" every once in a while to the civilian market. I'm a huge fan of collecting G rails hah! |
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I hope we can do the MK6 in 2017. I know this is nuts be we are actually up to the MK15. + other ones that we just borrowed numbers for. I think as far a commercial sales I hope to release the MK6 and MK13 this year. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15 are dedicated for speciality use. A new ALG rail is coming in the next week or so. The V0-E. Extremely cool and a good deal. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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MK6 is supposed to be the G quad rail. We know about as much about that rail as we do the MK9 though... I hope we can do the MK6 in 2017. I know this is nuts be we are actually up to the MK15. + other ones that we just borrowed numbers for. I think as far a commercial sales I hope to release the MK6 and MK13 this year. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15 are dedicated for speciality use. A new ALG rail is coming in the next week or so. The V0-E. Extremely cool and a good deal. I'm gonna be so broke.... |
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I own a MK1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8. Not being able to complete the collection is killing me inside :(
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How bad is it killing you? there are ways... http://sofrep.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/selection.jpg View Quote Well, kinda out of luck for cool guy high speed stuff, since I'm 34. |
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If the mk6 will be released this year also, are there any details on that?
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Is the MK9 still going to be released, or has the project been cancelled/put on hold? Thanks guys! |
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Sdrake -
I believe that they posted a while back and said it was going to be a contract item only. I've been trying to get details on the MK6 and MK9 ever since they were first hinted at. Shame that we can't see the finished product. Contract blems - if only we were so lucky! I'd buy the 9.5"/10" without ever even seeing it if they offered them. |
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