What’s more, you have a virtually unlimited amount of customization with your AR-15. A decent bipod, flashlight, sight, and hand stop can help you get the most out of firing your rifle, but you have to be able to mount those components. In this article, Rail Scales is going to share the pros and cons of the KeyMod and the M-LOK rails systems so that you can decide which is best for you. Each mounting system has their own specialties and their own pros and cons, because like with everything in life, no system is ever “perfect.” However, we can help you find the best rail for you and your shooting needs. KeyMod and M-LOK Compared A Brief Historyįor years, the standard accessory mounting system on AR-15 rifles has been the Picatinny rail. Still, the Picatinny rail is one of the most widely used rail systems in the industry, even though it poses some distinct disadvantages that the KeyMod and M-LOK resolve. Nonetheless, the Picatinny rail system is still widely used because of its straightforward and easy-to-utilize accessibility. One of the disadvantages to the Picatinny rail is that it can add some unnecessary weight to your rifle, bulking it up in a way that’s not beneficial to your gun use. Placed on the front end of your rifle, it can make your AR-15 a little nose heavy.ĭue to this single inconvenience, two resolutions were designed and distributed throughout the industry: Thus, the KeyMod and M-LOK rail systems were born of a need for a better, lighter and more versatile mounting system.īoth systems made the promise to cut back weight and add a wider range of mounting capabilities.
Both systems also provided the ability to attach accessories to the handguard and not require to install a Picatinny rail across the gun.
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