M-LOK vs. KeyMod > General Discussion

Posted: 8/29/2015 11:57:18 PM EDT

Has it been long enough? Which is the betterer of the two?

Posted: 8/29/2015 11:59:46 PM EDT

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If you look there are already threads debating this.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:00:51 AM EDT

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Key mod is ugly and mlok is a pain to adjust the nuts before you tighten them, but both systems work fine

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:02:37 AM EDT

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I picked up an Mlok float tube from MI. I like it because it doesn't look like I scavenged a shelving unit for my rifle.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:02:57 AM EDT

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Maybe, but this one is betterer.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:03:06 AM EDT

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I like the feel of bare KeyMod in my hands better.

If mounting shit, MLOK is better.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:07:06 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/30/2015 12:14:37 AM EDT

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Does this mean you're voting for KeyMod?

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:15:23 AM EDT

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Ya know.... I could never see the dick in the old AR15.com logo... I never saw the two dicks in the Spikes Tactical logo...

But dammit, keymod slots look like little cock-and-balls.

I can't not see them. They will never not appear as dicks to me.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:15:36 AM EDT

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DD lite rail ?

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:16:18 AM EDT

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What is wrong with plain old rails?

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:19:06 AM EDT

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Does this mean you're voting for KeyMod?

Maybe he means if it can hold 1000's of pounds with industrial shelving it can hold some fore grips and lights?

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:22:15 AM EDT

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Guntec M-lok Rails are awesome and light at a good price.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:24:57 AM EDT

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ding ding ding.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:26:33 AM EDT

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I have the same in 12" and an ALG 10"

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:26:44 AM EDT

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That's old school, man. You gotta get with the new hotness.

But seriously, I didn't want to include regular picatinny rails because I wanted a direct vote between M-LOK and KeyMod, as they're direct competitors and go after the same niche.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:27:53 AM EDT

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I really like my KAC Key Mod 2 SR-15 uppers.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:31:39 AM EDT

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I have never heard of these folks before. There is no "about us" I could find on thier site. I wonder if this is Chinese junk?

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:34:05 AM EDT

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ding ding ding.

They're sssssooooo heaaaaaaaavy

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:36:19 AM EDT

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Hard to beat the quality and value of ALG EMR M-Lock rails. Light, strong includes the barrel nut and wrench that doesn't require a torque wrench.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:36:47 AM EDT

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Inb4 people post pics of their rails with zero attachments, but claim to favor one over the other.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:38:54 AM EDT

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Light compared to what?

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:39:32 AM EDT

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Well said. I just put together a MI M-LOK build, and my last build was a BCM KMR. I really don't have a strong preference either way, they both work, both effectively similar. Loving the constant innovations!

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:39:59 AM EDT

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ding ding ding.

They're sssssooooo heaaaaaaaavy

And they scratch off the operator's nail polish.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:41:20 AM EDT

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KM. Because Noveske rails aren't available in MLok. If you don't like the pattern, get some covers. The pattern disappears.

Like that.

Or this.

Posted: 8/30/2015 12:55:45 AM EDT

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Hose clamps will make a comeback.

Posted: 8/30/2015 3:06:22 AM EDT

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I use spit and 550 cord for all of my tactical needs and wizardry.

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:27:11 AM EDT

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But how are you going to be tactical chic?

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:30:47 AM EDT

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My reply in the last one of these threads

Sir James...

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:31:52 AM EDT

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I use spit and 550 cord for all of my tactical needs and wizardry.

But how are you going to be tactical chic?

I'm a Marine I draw dicks on everything.

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:33:41 AM EDT

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OP's avatar nails it

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:35:05 AM EDT

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Mlok ;)

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:35:39 AM EDT

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Just bought a 12" v3 thanks to your post. Can't wait to ditch the heavy 7" quad rail and try the EMR out.

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:45:48 AM EDT

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We just did this thread a week ago.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1779978_Keymod_or_mlock_.html

Posted: 8/31/2015 12:58:36 AM EDT

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Maybe, but this one is betterer.

It's time to get with the new hotness.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:10:11 PM EDT

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I don't get the full length key-mod, M-LoK, or 1913 rail thing. How much shit do you really plan on hanging off your rifle? IMO KAC got it right with the URX 3.1 rail on the Sr15 Mod 1. YMMV.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:12:31 PM EDT

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Weight

ETA: I didn't buy a pencil barrel so I could put a 30 oz rifle length rail on the thing. I built a sub 8lb gun loaded with optic and light

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:16:18 PM EDT

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Weight

And they feel terrible in the hand.

Personally I prefer Mlok. Mainly from an engineering standpoint. I was thinking of getting a keymod rail for a while but after I heard the term dickmod I couldn't look at it the same again.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:17:19 PM EDT

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This. 1913 FTMFW13er.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:18:30 PM EDT

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I love my BCM KMR so keymod for me!

ETA: I run a BCM keymod KAG grip, QD sling mount, and light mount for my surefire m600 and have had zero issues. Made it through a 1500 round class plus much much more.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:20:08 PM EDT

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And they feel terrible in the hand.

Personally I prefer Mlok. Mainly from an engineering standpoint. I was thinking of getting a keymod rail for a while but after I heard the term dickmod I couldn't look at it the same again.

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What is wrong with plain old rails?

Weight

And they feel terrible in the hand.

Personally I prefer Mlok. Mainly from an engineering standpoint. I was thinking of getting a keymod rail for a while but after I heard the term dickmod I couldn't look at it the same again.

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