Jackalope33B Posted June 11, 2010 Posted June 11, 2010 Who has a KZ Rail on their M4? I have seen a few posts on here, but I would like to get some clarification. I was told by Botach that the top rail needs to be mounted/screwed to the receiver for a "rock solid fit." Only problem is, I just bought a Mesa saddle, and Im not getting rid of it ... So those of you that have cut off the excess rail, is your KZ Rail rock solid? I have heard that the KZ Rail mounts to the barrel. Is this true? Any help or advise is greatly appreciated Quote
Hookster Posted June 11, 2010 Posted June 11, 2010 Here's a pic of my KZ mounted without the top rail In my opinion, the forend was just as secure like this as it is with the top rail in place. Forum member panabax cut off and machined away much of his KZ and used it without the top rail. The B&T mounts to the barrel but the KZ does not. It is secured the same way the standard OEM forearm grips are and I would consider those rock solid. Later, Hookster Quote
Jackalope33B Posted June 11, 2010 Author Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks Hookster! I also found this forum on the KZ. Not sure I want to go as far as this member did by hacking away at a $200 piece of aluminum, but it does look good I will admit.. What PANABAX did with his Rail is something that should be sold on the market. http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19590&highlight=panabax&page=6 Quote
Jackalope33B Posted June 15, 2010 Author Posted June 15, 2010 Hookster I just got my KZ Rail today. It was a tight fit getting the rail to slide on the barrel. Have you had any problems with the rail interferring with the pistons on the barrel? Quote
Hookster Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 Hookster I just got my KZ Rail today. It was a tight fit getting the rail to slide on the barrel. Have you had any problems with the rail interferring with the pistons on the barrel? No issues.....clearance for the pistons was fine Quote
Jackalope33B Posted June 16, 2010 Author Posted June 16, 2010 Hook, I have a problem taking the barrel on and off with the factory "2 round fake extension." the extension will NOT slide inside of the KZ Rail. So when I need to take the barrel off, I have to unscrew the "fake extension", then slide the barrel off. Other than that everything looks great! Im waiting for my full length tube from Kip. I hope I dont have a problem with his tube that Im having now Quote
Hookster Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 Hook, I have a problem taking the barrel on and off with the factory "2 round fake extension." the extension will NOT slide inside of the KZ Rail. So when I need to take the barrel off, I have to unscrew the "fake extension", then slide the barrel off. Other than that everything looks great! Im waiting for my full length tube from Kip. I hope I dont have a problem with his tube that Im having now You should be fine with the FL tube. How 'bout some KZ pics? Quote
Jackalope33B Posted June 16, 2010 Author Posted June 16, 2010 There are some of the pics Hook.... Hows it look Any suggestions on what else to do? Quote
Hookster Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 There are some of the pics Hook.... Hows it look Any suggestions on what else to do? Looks great Jackalope! Are you happy with it? You might want to rotate your front sling attachment 90 degrees so the sling won't get in the way of your TLR-1 or you could use a rail mounted sling attachment on the KZ side rail behind the light. Later, Hookster Quote
Jackalope33B Posted June 19, 2010 Author Posted June 19, 2010 Hook, I didnt know you can rotate the sling attachment. Thanks for the sharp eye I just got a EoTech XPS scope for it today, and took it to the range. Not really sure how I feel about it. I mounted the scope in a "Riser" rail so I can use the iron sites just incase the scope goes down. It does sit about 1/2" high, but like I said Im not sure how I feel about the whole scope now.. Quote
Hookster Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 Hi Jackalope, You'll probably be happier getting any optics you put on the M4 mounted as low as possible. I think I'm finally close to ordering a Trijicon RMR once the Urbino stock with the riser comes out. http://www.trijicon.com/user/parts/parts_new.cfm?categoryID=13 Take Care, Hookster Quote
Jackalope33B Posted June 19, 2010 Author Posted June 19, 2010 I was looking at the RMR also. I heard the DUAL tritium/ fiber optic version is not that bright. Burris makes one as well as Leupold. Im scratching my head as to what I want now. I need to sell this Eotech. As soon as I put it up to my shoulder, I didnt like it. I took it off, and placed it right back into the box. Never got 1 round off. Quote
Hookster Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 Yeah, I'd definitely stick with the powered version of the RMR, not the fiber/tritium Later, Hookster Quote
TheSpiritOfRadio Posted February 4 Posted February 4 I've been on the hunt for this kz rail, I know this thread is very old and I've already posted a WTB ad. Anybody please advise if you have this item and no longer need it. Thanks Quote
TheSpiritOfRadio Posted February 4 Posted February 4 I've been on the hunt for this kz rail, I know this thread is very old and I've already posted a WTB ad. Anybody please advise if you have this item and no longer need it. Thanks Quote
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