Keymod vs M-LOK

• Jan 2, 2016

• #1

ericoak

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Feb 20, 2010

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I tried searching for a thread or poll on this and found nothing, so figured I would create one. So which do you guys prefer? It'd be nice to eventually get an established standard like the 1913 rail system that everyone uses. Both seem to be lightweight comfortable hand guards. I only have experience with keymod myself.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #2

jmira

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Mar 25, 2009

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Alexandria, VA

voted neither. I try not to change stuff once its installed.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #3

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ken792

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Sep 2, 2011

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I feel less pretentious using M-Lok, haha. I currently have nothing installed though. The holes just help with cooling. I'm going to need to add some covers or a vertical grip so I don't burn my hands.

The idea with M-Lok I that it's supposed to be open source and cheaper to machine. Keymod requires that bevel on the inside.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #4

Wayne1one

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Feb 13, 2011

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Bowie, MD

MLOK has beat out keymod, I see keymod fading away in a couple of years.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #5

Straightbolt

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I own rifles with both. I prefer the keymod only because it seems things fasten on easier for me.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #6

kgain673

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Dec 18, 2007

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The benefit of cost over actual real practical use leads me to vote neither. Going out and spending hundreds of dollars changing out parts and accessories vs the actual gain in performance makes no sense to me. Even if I had the money Ibwould just buy another gun or ammo. These companies did a extraordinary job in convincing the black rifle crowd they need this new rail and attachment systems.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #7

outrider58

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Key mod vs. M-lock I don't know. Tossup to me. the only reason I go with those is to cut weight and streamline a rifle with the option of later adding something I might need. If I have a rifle that I want dressed for a combat type role(all the bells and whistles), I'd prefer 1913 rails all around for maximum versatility.

So, I guess it depends on the rifle's intended use.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #8

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outrider58 said:

Key mod vs. M-lock I don't know. Tossup to me. the only reason I go with those is to cut weight and streamline a rifle with the option of later adding something I might need. If I have a rifle that I want dressed for a combat type role(all the bells and whistles), I'd prefer 1913 rails all around for maximum versatility.

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Well said. I have no experience with the MLok, but I love my KMR rail which was bought to be light. It only has a WML out by the end of the 15 inch hand guard. I love the handguard but am pretty indifferent towards Keymod.

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #9

ericoak

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Are there supe light weight hand guards that aren't keymod or M-LOK?

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #10

outrider58

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ericoak said:

Are there supe light weight hand guards that aren't keymod or M-LOK?

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Yes. Look at Midwest Industries. I like the G3 SS series but they have lots more options...

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=149

 

• Jan 2, 2016

• #11

dontpanic

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ericoak said:

Are there supe light weight hand guards that aren't keymod or M-LOK?

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Also carbon fiber, like Lancer or AP

 

• Jan 4, 2016

• #12

Hawkeye

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Jan 29, 2009

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outrider58 said:

Yes. Look at Midwest Industries. I like the G3 SS series but they have lots more options...

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=149

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I have an SSG2 on my .300BLK and I like it a lot - it's a solid, quality piece.

 

• Jan 4, 2016

• #13

aquaman

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neither. lift weights, get stronger. dont be a bitch

 

• Jan 4, 2016

• #14

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aquaman said:

neither. lift weights, get stronger. dont be a bitch

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Dayum!!!!

 

• Jan 4, 2016

• #15

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omegared24

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Every time I see a poll about this (other sites) everyone seems to say M-LOK. I rarely see M-LOK hand guards when I do searches for some reason. I can always find Keymod hand guards.

I prefer Keymod as it seems to hold better than M-LOK. Keymod also allows for better clearance. From what I understand Magpul created M-LOK because keymod doesn't work well with plastic.

 

• Jan 4, 2016

• #16

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shooterhyde

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Sep 9, 2013

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I voted keymod only because that's the type on 4 of my rifles (KMRs and NSRs). MLOK wasn't out when I started building so Keymod it was and I wanted to stay consistent.

 

• Jan 4, 2016

• #17

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• Jan 4, 2016

• #18

outrider58

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aquaman said:

neither. lift weights, get stronger. dont be a bitch

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• Jan 4, 2016

• #19

NateIU10

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M-LOK

 

• Jan 4, 2016

• #20

Immersion

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In terms of versatility/functionality, edge goes to the M-LOK imo. However, it generally seems like keymod rails are lighter. So you have to ask yourself, would you rather have versatility/functionality or save the weight? Honestly can't go wrong either way.