AI AE MK II vs AE MK III

[remington patriot]

I have an AE MK II and love it. But I am now wondering about the AE MK III. For those with the MK III will you tell me what you think?

 

[cramey74]

The MKIII has a three position safety and the new skins. I don't think it is enough of a difference to justify a switch from your Mark II. But my Mark III is the best rifle I own or have owned. Chris R.

 

[AvsFan]

I also have a MkIII Folder and love it. If you thinking about upgrading - you would be better served by upgrading your glass (if necessary) or, spending that extra $$ on ammo & reloading components (if you reload). As stated, the only difference is the 3 position safety, in terms of the skins, you could always purchase an updated set of skins for your MkII (which will look & feel exactly like a MkIII).

my $0.02

 

[remington patriot]

Thanks for the Input. I may end up possibly switching the skins out with viperskins or AI pistol grip but I need to get my hands on some to see the difference. I am happy with My NF 3.5-15X50 I have on it so I can't justify changing scopes (although I would love a S&B one day).

 

[cramey74]

Stick with what you have. Get a suppressor

 

[BFDshooter5]

My set up sounds exactly like what the Op has and I'm currently in the process of getting a can. I had an AICS with the new style skins and then purchased my AE MkII with the old skins. I definitely prefer the old skins fwiw.

 

[tip2oo3]

Safety? Who the hell uses that?

 

[0724/1030]

The only thing you are missing is the three position AW safety and shroud. Unless you have a need to move with a round in the chamber your money is probably better spent elsewhere. I do recall seeing a post from Tom Irwin some time back stating they were looking into the feasibility of converting MKI/II bolts to the three position safety. May be worth a PM to Mr. Irwin to see if this is a possibility.

 

[BFDshooter5]

A couple months ago I spoke with someone at AINA regarding a bolt conversion. He said that AI was not going to perform safety conversions on MKI or MKII bolts. He did say that if an AE owner wanted a three position safety it would be possible to buy an AW or AE MKIII bolt at a considerable cost. Again, fwiw, this is what I was told and someone closer with AI may have better info

 

[SAS_Sniper]

i think safety conversion are wasted money: i use my mk II at the range,on the field and to hunt.... never needed 3 position safety... +1 avsfan.

imho.

 

[sweet17]

Is the MKIII folder lighter than the MKII folder? It's my understanding that the MKII is heavy and the folder adds even more weight.

 

[Graham]

If you want to save weight get the non folder. But I haven't found anything wrong with my MK 1s yet, so I still use them.


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