Decent rail but not for me - Samson SXS 762 Series 15 inch M-LOK Handguard

Let me begin with a brief background, I have been trying to finish a lightweight LR-308 build for what seems like forever. There have been several delays and parts availability is less than ideal in our present climate. After having placed and canceled orders due to backorders on several handguards for the build, I decided to give Samson Mfg a shot. I had e-mail correspondence with their marketing director discussing the exact weight of the rail and the importance of it for this specific build. Upon arriving the rail was inspected and weighed. It came in at 15.2oz with the barrel nut, which was NOT the 12.8oz noted on their website or what I was told by their staff. To many of you, this may not be a big deal however, in my case it was! Along with the weight being off the pictures, I found online did not accurately represent the product I received. The photos I found had numbered T-slots and a Samson logo located above the barrel nut. Another issue was the small chips in the anodizing along the Picatinny sections and set screw mounts. This is a small detail some of you may overlook, but I expected to receive a perfect rail. It can be Cerakoted, but it is a matter of principle and customer service. That being said, I do love the look of the rail. It is a clean and simple design that provides an excellent ergonomic grip with a solid lock up. The machining is top-notch and I wouldn't hesitate to compare it to an SLR Ion lite without the QD mounts and $100 added cost. This would be an excellent option for someone looking for a high-quality rail at a reasonable price. It is worth noting the rail comes with everything needed to install (hex wrench, barrel nut, barrel nut adapter).