KeyMod or M-LOK

[tacticool22]

I can not find a clear leader in the attachment battle.
What would an ideal hand guard have?
Picatinny top rail
No gap of course
Anti-rotation
Length
Etc.

 

[Arm]

I like the M lock system. Positive lock, does not shake loose.
Here is one of mine naked.... add on are only a few seconds away.

 

[rbpwrd240]

Lighter then factory (as much as possible)
No gap
Matches the base of the lower
Complete top rail

And Im happy.

 

[Abflyboy]

There really isn't one better than the other. As far as mounting, both are equally effective.

The biggest factor would be the more common mounting style on accessories available in your area. If you are getting your stuff off the internet, then that's not an issue. Just which ever one you think looks better at that point.

 

[earlthesniper]

Since there is no clear leader for m-lok or keymod, thought i prefer m-lok since it locks better, the ideal handguard for me must be the following:

Picatiny top
Slots for mounting should be available especially for angled mounting. 1, 4, 7 and 10 o'clock. It is very important for me to have it for tactical accessories like lights, irons sights or reflex sights, etc

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[trebor127]

For me it has to be "M" lok

Picatinny top rail
No gap
Anti-rotation

keith

 

[TANKLEGACY]

SI industries makes a Picatinny rail mount that fits either (1 mount works on Mlok or Keymod)....as far as I know, they are the only company that does.

 

[GhostMutt]

M-lok,
Hybrid top rail...a few picatinny slots at the front and a few at the rear, the rest clear...never mount anything there so its just wasted space.
7 side M-lok attachments.
No Gap obviously,
Anti Rotation,

Ah i have just described the actual handguard i am saving up for

 

[Moon-Man]

Only having a couple picatinny rail spots makes zero sense to me on the top tail. And most likely for the manufacturer.

Just because u don't use them, your willing to give up the most basic modularity function of an AR style rifle?

I'd say the top picitinny rail is far more important than any other keymod or M-Lok style connection elsewhere on the rifle. Not sure if it would even save that much weight in the end.

 

[GhostMutt]

Just because u don't use them, your willing to give up the most basic modularity function of an AR style rifle?

*You're and Yes

 

[Moon-Man]

I would be all over a BCM style Keymod rail that only needs a barrel nut swap, has no gap, freefloated, and has anti-rotation.

The slim design, and low weight are the most appealing factors.
Something about M-Loks locking system dosnt sit well with me.
I've also become quite accustomed to my BCM keymod toolless vertical grip.

Has a great profile too.

 

[Moon-Man]

*You're and Yes

Blasphemous!


(I respect your commitment nonetheless lol)

 

[Bassyaks]

The next thing your going to see is all Hand guards made in Poly, getting away from aluminum to save weight. Soon the only parts that will be metal will be the barrel and firing group. The problem is that the Key Mode doesn't allow things to be tightened down enough without stripping or pulling through. A large square weldnut needs to be installed to be able to crank down things. M-rails are rough of the hands, so this leads to the solution : Ergonomic key Mod rail with M-lok rails strategically built in.

 

[GhostMutt]

Blasphemous!


(I respect your commitment nonetheless lol)

Tell that to the heathens at SLR rifleworks and their Ion Hybrid, which is the handguard i am in love with.

 

[rbpwrd240]

Adding M-LOK to my post earlier I figured that went without saying but obviusly not. To the person saying were losing the original base function of an AR-15 I say prove it. M-LOK can take anything a picatinny rail can but if you choose not to use it you shed weight and the ridges in the palm of your hand. I cant see a bad side here.

 

[Rob1]

I can not find a clear leader in the attachment battle.
What would an ideal hand guard have?
Picatinny top rail
No gap of course
Anti-rotation
Length
Etc.

Your 12inch lightweight would be perfect for me.
Only problem is, yours isn't shippable to U.K.
So I guess in shot outta luck just now.

Rob.

 

[Chief Illiniwek]

I wish one would turn out to be the clear choice....kinda like the whole VHS vs. Beta thing back when VCR's were still relatively new. I've read where M-Lok outsells Keymod 3:1. The fact that Magpul seems to have chosen M-Lok could also make a difference.

 

[tbgunner88]

I wish one would turn out to be the clear choice....kinda like the whole VHS vs. Beta thing back when VCR's were still relatively new. I've read where M-Lok outsells Keymod 3:1. The fact that Magpul seems to have chosen M-Lok could also make a difference.

Magpul developed M-Lok.

 

[GhostMutt]

Keymod just reminds me of a retail shelving unit.

 

[dlidster]

M-Lok. It works and it looks tidier and feels smoother.