Here’s lookin’ at what makes this system worthwhile and what makes it kind of lackluster.
Maybe they’re right or maybe they’re wrong. This modular locking accessory mounting system may sound quite attractive to many shooters, but some in the community are of the mind that Magpul’s innovation is a little late to the party with the argument being that far too many shooters are already married to the KeyMod that was able to render those heavy quadrail forends obsolete. M-LOK accessories’ attachment lugs can be attached at either the rear or front of the slots, giving the user some wiggle room. Instead of using keyholes, the M-LOK system relies on straight, elongated slats. Not only is it easier on the eyes (it’s got an awesome design) but it’s also widely believed to be more durable than the polymer alternative. Lo, the M-LOK was born and it’s pretty badass. When they caught wind of the general KeyMod system idea, they wasted no time in producing their own variant. Magpul is one of the biggest names in firearms and firearm accessories. Failure load at interface handguard and accessory rail.Analysis shows KeyMod slots fracture when dropped.Testing revealed complete separation of accessory rail from handguard during Drop Test.Smaller parts are easy to lose and not so easy to replace at your neighborhood gun shop.System performance exceeds cyclic load test conditions.Passed Endurance and Rough Handling tests.
With that in mind, here is an overview of what makes KeyMod great and where it’s a bit lacking. There are pros and cons to both the KeyMod and M-Lok systems. All you do is slide it, tighten the screws and bam! You’re all set.
What does it take to make a keymod accessories with m lok series#
KeyMod rails are comprise of a series of “keyholes” which allow the user to attach compatible accessories by lining up the lugs on the accessory with the circular part of the keyhole. Mission First Tactical sell KeyMod QD sling mounts that work with standard quick-detach sling swivels and Seekins Precision NOXs ™ offer an affordable KeyMod handguard with a one-piece freefloating design. A number of companies are now manufacturing KeyMod rifles and handguards along with accessories such as bipod adapters, flashlight mounts and more. KeyMod-style handguards are impressively light and allow the user to directly attach KeyMod-compatible accessories to their rifle. KeyMod is a fairly recent development from the people at VLTOR and Noveske who created it as a public domain design which allows all companies to manufacture KeyMod rails without having to pay royalties for the privilege. This is all well and good, but now we can cut out the middle man and just place our accessories right on our handguards without a picatinny adapter. To solve this conundrum, low profile handguards enable the shooter to attach small sections of rail where they are necessary instead of weighing you down in arbitrary spots. This is a real headache for hunters who want to carry their rifles and rifle accessories on a long trek. That being said, the inclusion of picatinny rails on your handguard can result in undesirable bulkiness and can seriously weigh you down. The system has served shooters well, especially when it comes to bolting spotting scopes and the like. For the longest time, the picatinny rail system has been the gold standard for mounting AR-15 furniture. A similar war is now being waged between these two rifle accessory rails. The war between the two formats lasted from 2006 to 2008 and Blu-ray ultimately won out. HD players played high-definition optical discs while, as you know, Blu-ray players play Blu-ray discs. If you’re old enough to remember Blockbuster Video then you probably remember the HD vs Blu-Ray showdown.
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