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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Fl0und3rz on April 20, 2017, 06:44:46 AM

Title: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 20, 2017, 06:44:46 AM: Which is the BetaMax of rail standards?

This is the one I am looking at, and I only need a top rail and possibly a bipod attachment point.

http://www.seekinsprecision.com/noxs-mlok-rail-1-1.html

Which do you prefer, and why?
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Alchase on April 20, 2017, 10:03:05 AM: I prefer M-lok, only because my first AR had M-lok so I keep them the same for compatibility. And I like Magpul stuff.
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 20, 2017, 10:05:19 AM: Yeah, and I think I recall both are royalty-free open standards. So at this point, I am leaning MLok, mainly because of the Magpul backing.
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: huntandjeep on April 20, 2017, 10:06:26 AM: Kinda like Ford vs Chevy :chuckle:. I have that rail in Keymod and am happy with it.
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 20, 2017, 10:18:57 AM: That's what I thought. Thanks for the feedback on that particular rail.
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Alchase on April 21, 2017, 10:09:51 AM: They both are definitely good options, can't go wrong either way.
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: GryphonHunter on April 22, 2017, 05:40:18 PM: USSOCOM is going with MLok. Both systems were tested and the result was the MLok was more durable than the other systems.

Here is the article.

http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/31/ussocom-selects-m-lok-for-weapon-programs/
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Alchase on April 22, 2017, 05:51:41 PM: Quote from: GryphonHunter on April 22, 2017, 05:40:18 PM
USSOCOM is going with MLok. Both systems were tested and the result was the MLok was more durable than the other systems.

Here is the article.

http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/31/ussocom-selects-m-lok-for-weapon-programs/

GryphonHunter, very nice first post! :tup:
Some great info in that article.

Welcome to Hunting Washington

This comment from the article, fits me perfectly.

"Great news!

I am irrationally attached to MLOK for weapon accessories so this is the evidence I need to further my confirmation bias."

LOL
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: GryphonHunter on April 23, 2017, 12:47:51 PM: Thanks Alchase!

I've been lurking on this forum for a while now. Mostly doing research and gaining knowledge since I would classify myself as a novice hunter. I'm trying to learn from the guys that know. :tup:

I just ordered a Geissele MK8 15" rail (MLok) for my Colt. It's on backorder...I'm anxiously awaiting a shipping confirmation!

I've already got my MLok accessories picked out. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Mongo Hunter on April 26, 2017, 07:46:42 AM: MLOCK

That's what Magpul picked up so that's what going to win the "rail wars". It means more things will be available and made for that system.

Magpul is the Porn of the gun industry, whatever they pick is what wins.
Title: Re: MLok or KeyMod
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 26, 2017, 08:00:06 AM: That's what I was thing regarding the betamax question. And GH's link on military adoption cements it for me.