KeyMod rail - anyone put one through it's paces??

campns · Jan 27, 2014

I have been looking at these, they feel and weight are all good, anyone put one through paces? Thoughts?

http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...-56-1-7-lw-ssk12-upper-without-bcg-or-ch.html

blindnoodle · Jan 27, 2014

Seems like the latest gimmick to me.

Most all accessories are made for picatinny, and since it would be easier to make money off a new mounting option rather than advancement in accessories, someone made a new mounting option. Buy a rail AND all new accessories since your picatinny mounts aren't good enough anymore.

Instead of throwing your money away, why not throw it in an envelope and send it to me?

ObsceneJesster · Jan 27, 2014

blindnoodle said:
Seems like the latest gimmick to me.

Most all accessories are made for picatinny, and since it would be easier to make money off a new mounting option rather than advancement in accessories, someone made a new mounting option. Buy a rail AND all new accessories since your picatinny mounts aren't good enough anymore.

Instead of throwing your money away, why not throw it in an envelope and send it to me?

I think you need to do a little more research into what Keymod is all about.

There is no reason why you can't use your Picatinny accessories with them.

@ The OP....Yes, KEYMOD is gaining ground within the industry. You can use Picatinny accessories with them or direct attach accessories. KEYMOD allows for a lighter/thinner handguard and they don't feel like a cheese grater on your hands. They also don't require back plates and proprietary mounts like the modular Picatinny handguards.

Personally, I like them and think it will become the industry standard. I'm waiting on BCM's new Keymod rail called the KMR. I'll post a link so you can check it out. As you'll see in the link, some very prominent people in the industry think KEYMOD is here to stay.

http://soldiersystems.net/2014/01/07/bcm-introduces-keymod-13-modular-handguard/

sailskidrive · Jan 27, 2014

ObsceneJesster said:
I think you need to do a little more research into what Keymod is all about.

There is no reason why you can't use your Picatinny accessories with them.

@ The OP....Yes, KEYMOD is gaining ground within the industry. You can use Picatinny accessories with them or direct attach accessories. KEYMOD allows for a lighter/thinner handguard and they don't feel like a cheese grater on your hands. They also don't require back plates and proprietary mounts like the modular Picatinny handguards.

Personally, I like them and think it will become the industry standard. I'm waiting on BCM's new Keymod rail called the KMR. I'll post a link so you can check it out. As you'll see in the link, some very prominent people in the industry think KEYMOD is here to stay.

http://soldiersystems.net/2014/01/07/bcm-introduces-keymod-13-modular-handguard/

OMG.... Some one said KEYMOD...

AGAIN

Slimjim · Jan 28, 2014

Also, since the attachment points for Keymod actually remove metal instead of adding it like picatinny does, You can have a much much lighter keymod handguard.

aquaman · Jan 28, 2014

The latest for the gear queers

BenL · Jan 28, 2014

Personally, I think keymod is ugly, but built a pistol with a keymod handguard for function- it *is* a lot lighter.

armed ferret · Jan 28, 2014

aquaman said:
The latest for the gear queers

Quite the opposite. Keymod is for those who want just enough rail for minimal accessories. Why else would you use/need a full quad rail if you aren't attaching a ****load of weight to your rig? Comfort, lighter weight, ability to put on whatever you need and put it exactly where you want it, without sacrificing hand placement or needing gloves. Unless you need to look more tactical of course.

Mickey the Dragon · Jan 28, 2014

armed ferret said:
Unless you need to look more tactical of course.

This statement suggests that there is a time when I would want to look LESS tactical. And that's ridiculous. Next you'll be telling me that I don't need to wear multi-cam to the range.

armed ferret · Jan 28, 2014

Mickey the Dragon said:
This statement suggests that there is a time when I would want to look LESS tactical. And that's ridiculous. Next you'll be telling me that I don't need to wear multi-cam to the range.

Well duh. Obviously wearing ACU pants with a UCP combat shirt tight enough to *REALLY* show off those back and gut rolls is the way real operators do it.

He's not just the tip of the spear.....he's the nozzle of the douche.

babalou · Jan 28, 2014

My PWS MK116 came with one. It does make it lighter.

sleepingdino · Jan 28, 2014

That really is TMI.

sleepingdino · Jan 28, 2014

The gut rolls and tip of douche, that is.

babalou · Jan 28, 2014

At least he (?) does not look as bad as that weeble donk on that show Mountain Mnsters who always seems to slip and fall into the creeks and has issues climbing hills. Yes- I watch that show.

armed ferret · Jan 28, 2014

sleepingdino said:
The gut rolls and tip of douche, that is.

i asked him if he was in the army.

he got REAL nervous and ended up leaving shortly after.

lsw · Jan 28, 2014

sorry, accidental post.

armed ferret · Jan 28, 2014

i bet you say that to all the girls. :innocent0

sailskidrive · Jan 28, 2014

I don't know... that dude is pretty skinny by Hap Baker standards. :lol:

Today I heard NcStar and UTG are forming a consortium that will offer an alternative to the proprietary KEYMOD system offered by BCM. It will be called the "MODKEY" and feature free float hand guards with up to 8 sides.

When asked why 8 sides, the consortium's marketing spokesman replied "With 1.1 billion people, we know a little something about mounting at many angles. All rails come with free ChiCOG 4x scope, coated in rubber for your protection from elements and bad hygiene."

BCM promptly rebuffed the consortium's attempt to capture market share by announcing the introduction of their value line branded as "The Booty Brigade"... with promises to be in stock as early as the Fall of 2018. :lol2:

ObsceneJesster · Jan 28, 2014

sailskidrive said:
I don't know... that dude is pretty skinny by Hap Baker standards.

Today I heard NcStar and UTG are forming a consortium that will offer an alternative to the proprietary KEYMOD system offered by BCM. It will be called the "MODKEY" and feature free float hand guards with up to 8 sides.

When asked why 8 sides, the consortium's marketing spokesman replied "With 1.1 billion people, we know a little something about mounting at many angles. All rails come with free ChiCOG 4x scope, coated in rubber for your protection from elements and bad hygiene."

BCM promptly rebuffed the consortium's attempt to capture market share by announcing the introduction of their value line branded as "The Booty Brigade"... with promises to be in stock as early as the Fall of 2018.

You make it sound like BCM invented Keymod. It was actually invented by VLTOR and first introduced by Noveske.

About a year ago, VLTOR released the blue prints and patent on the design in hopes to standardize the platform. It's still very young but as you can see, all the major players are jumping on board.

Here is a article talking about how Keymod came to be and what it's advantages are. Like the article says, VLTOR doesn't want Keymod to replace Picatinny. They want Keymod to work parallel with it.

http://blogs.militarytimes.com/gearscout/2012/07/25/vltor-gives-the-keymod-tdp-to-you/

Sent with a Gen 2 Nexus 7

sailskidrive · Jan 29, 2014

I'm just messing with you....

KeyMod rail - anyone put one through it's paces??

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