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Geissele mk14 vs mk8, Really wouldn’t choose one over the other

Geissele mk14 vs mk8, Nov 22, 2017 · Like I said, I haven't handled a MK13/MK14 yet, but I'm not surprised this next generation rail went to a smaller, slimmer profile. Reply reply toesandgats • MK14 Reply reply CamBandit17 • Feb 19, 2017 · You might have seen in some previous posts: I am a big fan of the Geissele rails. 3" SBR. If you want a slimmer handguard, the MK14 is the better option. I prefer the slimmer profile more. From a purely aesthetic perspective, the older rails had that darker, almost red clay shade of DDC that I really like. Mk13 and mk4 have picatinny at the ends. Feb 22, 2021 · MK8 is great, albeit not particularly slim. Its a nice rail but honestly too much money wasted compared to just a BCM rail that can be had for 136 bucks on BDU. Building another 11. I have both . Add your thoughts and get the conversation going. Notice any difference in rigidity between the two? Welcome back, dude. Mar 14, 2019 · We sat down with Geissele to get an overview of the Geissele Super Modular Rails for the AR-15. If that's the priority, MK13/14/16 are all excellent choices. I would never let form supersede function but to each their own. At first I really liked the look and rigidness of the mk8 but after some research I'm torn on the mk14 since its slightly lighter with a slimmer profile but, I just don't like the look of the bulky area near the barrel nut. I had a MK8 and swapped it out. It also has a slightly different barrel nut, though both are the same length. Mk18 was designed for arca Swiss bipods on bottom. I will admit, that while the Mk4 and Mk8 designs are different (as well as their cousins, the Mk13 and Mk14), I don't really have a big. The MK14 for being thinner/lighter. 5 and going with a 10. It’s absolutely a tank of a rail. Mar 7, 2018 · MK8 for attaching lights at the 1 o’clock and stays a little cooler. 5” on my 11. It's a nice fit between, say, a KMR and the Mk8. It's my go to rail now. 5” mk8. Mk13 ,mk14 and mk16 are slimmer in profile. I don't own a MK14 but do own a MK8 that is on my 10. We discuss MK4, MK8, MK13 and MK14. 7. Mk8 had a 9. Mk7 was designed for national match and is heavy. Feb 27, 2018 · I'd recommend the Mk14. 5, sold the 11. Nov 23, 2018 · What are th major differnences between all of the Geissele rails? I see some have Picatiny rails integrated into the ends of the rails and others don't, but what are some other differences? Sep 30, 2018 · Replacing an old troy alpha rail on a 18 I have two mk14 rails but if I build another one with geissele Id go with the mk8 - it looks sturdier and costs less. The MK8 has 45 degree slots and the MK14 does not. If you want 45 degree slots, the MK8 is the answer. For that matter, I think I like just about anything Bill comes up with. It looks like it still has the squared off sides, but slimmer and more rounded at the same time if that makes any sense. 5 to build my 13. Mk8 and mk4 have a wider quad rail type feel. . Really wouldn’t choose one over the other. Which one is better and why or are they genuinely different enough? Nobody's responded to this post yet.


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