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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:30:32 AM EDT
During one of the sales in 2016 I ordered a Mk4 rail - invoice has it listed as 13", and putting a tape measure on it, it's 13" on the dot from tip to toe.
Looking now on the G website and other vendors, even though the part number is the same (05-278B), the rail's now listed as 13.5". Did the rail actually grow half an inch, or did the nomenclature change and it's still physically 13" long? All other things being equal, I'm hoping it actually gained half an inch in length...a new one would fit what I'm currently building, better 
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MT, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 11:45:10 AM EDT
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The new ones are actually 13.5".
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Posted: 3/4/2024 12:17:19 PM EDT
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Nice! Thanks!
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MT, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 1:08:50 PM EDT
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On another note, some people desire the 13" rails for 13.7/13.9" builds.
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Posted: 3/4/2024 2:56:20 PM EDT
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Unless they're going at a rate of one 13" for two 13.5", I'm not super interested in trading or selling
Though if the barrel nut is the same between them, making a 1:1 trade would be pretty simplified... Thanks! |
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Posted: 3/8/2024 1:45:14 PM EDT
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The rail did grow. (You are not crazy!) We used to produce 13" rails, but we changed the sku to 13.5" to better accommodate 14.5" barrels. If anyone is interested, we know there is a demand for 13" rails... keep an eye out in the future!
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/8/2024 4:15:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Machobuck]
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Originally Posted By GACS: The rail did grow. (You are not crazy!) We used to produce 13" rails, but we changed the sku to 13.5" to better accommodate 14.5" barrels. If anyone is interested, we know there is a demand for 13" rails... keep an eye out in the future! Oh man, I'd love a 13" MK16 for a 13.9 build. 
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/8/2024 8:50:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GACS: The rail did grow. (You are not crazy!) We used to produce 13" rails, but we changed the sku to 13.5" to better accommodate 14.5" barrels. If anyone is interested, we know there is a demand for 13" rails... keep an eye out in the future! Please please please do a 13" MK16 rail! 13.5" is too long for a Mod H barrel with an AE collar. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/5/2024 2:25:50 PM EDT
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@GACS any chance the 13 inch rails will be available by summer?
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Posted: 4/6/2024 8:02:26 AM EDT
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It is something that is on our radar, but unfortunately I have no information at this time if it something to be produced again in the future.
With 13.9" barrels being produced, it would be a nice addition, but I will be sure to keep you posted if anything changes. I see a few of them in the wild for sale from time to time. |
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