Keymod or M-LOK?

[KS63]

Looking at changing things up and just wanted to see what others opinions are. I may be adding a WML or a bipod mount at some point in time. Which type has a larger parts availability and a stronger following/future? Any advice is appreciated.

[mtnrider]

I think they are pretty neck and neck right now. M-Lok may have a slight edge and I believe will have more accessories in the end. I actually like the way the Keymod locks up better then M-Lok but in the end I have decided to go M-Lok. Magpul being behind the platform and having their products bolt right up (RVG's etc.) was a big factor.

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[n2877]

I still use keymode. But you can't go wrong either way. If you use all magpul then m-lok would be the better choice.

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[3beansalad]

Went mlok because eventually magpul will overwhelm the competition with accessories

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[Musashi]

I've got both but I am leaning towards changing my one keymod hand guard out to an M-LOK. The M-LOK does seem a bit lighter but I don't have numbers to back that up, more of a feel.

[thvigil11]

I agree that they are about equal in terms of availability and options. To me it comes down to a decision of having a slotty handguard vs having a penisy handguard. [ROFL1]

[BPTactical]

M-Lok.
Keymod is dying a slow death just like rails.

[KS63]

I've got both but I am leaning towards changing my one keymod hand guard out to an M-LOK. The M-LOK does seem a bit lighter but I don't have numbers to back that up, more of a feel.
Which handguard were you looking at? From these responses, I'm leaning towards M-LOK. The same rail with Keymod is a few bucks more. Like $4 more lol. Could do a handguard install party at my place...

[SA Friday]

Either. I disagree that keymod is dying. Watching who is using which system and who is making parts for which system, I see neither being overlooked for the other.

M-lock is heavier, but also stronger and just barely heavier.

The biggest difference in them is selection of aftermarket products. If you like the BCM fore grip (keymod) as a hand stop or you like the AFG (M-lock) more, then the choice in these parts will dictate which rail. QD sling mounts, bipod mounts light mounts, all the same. If you don't particularly care on aftermarket parts, then choose by aesthetics.

I have both.

Impact Weapons Components has figured out how to make accessories that work on both with the same part.

[buffalobo]

Either. I disagree that keymod is dying. Watching who is using which system and who is making parts for which system, I see neither being overlooked for the other.

M-lock is heavier, but also stronger and just barely heavier.

The biggest difference in them is selection of aftermarket products. If you like the BCM fore grip (keymod) as a hand stop or you like the AFG (M-lock) more, then the choice in these parts will dictate which rail. QD sling mounts, bipod mounts light mounts, all the same. If you don't particularly care on aftermarket parts, then choose by aesthetics.

I have both.

Impact Weapons Components has figured out how to make accessories that work on both with the same part.
^^^This.

I am curious as to what will be new cool system in next couple years.

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[KS63]

I think I've made up my mind and am going with the M-LOK. Seems, from the responses, that Magpuls got a good thing going and I already have a Keymod. Time for something different. Busting the wallet for a SLR Rifleworks ION Ultra Lite. Ouch...

[Irving]

I am curious as to what will be new cool system in next couple years.



Bern-lok, and it will go on the trigger.

[buffalobo]

Bern-lok, and it will go on the trigger.
Well played.[emoji106]



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[KS63]

You mean like this?

[Great-Kazoo]

^^^This.

I am curious as to what will be new cool system in next couple years.

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Laser cannons and concealable pulse guns. You'll be able to recharge your hybrid and weapons from a universal outlet .

[n2877]

Laser cannons and concealable pulse guns. You'll be able to recharge your hybrid and weapons from a universal outlet .

I'll take one of each minus the hybrid. And maybe someone will create a clocking devise you can wear. [Alert] nerd side coming out[Alert] Also a lightsaber.

[Irving]

I'll take one of each minus the hybrid. And maybe someone will create a clocking devise you can wear. [Alert] nerd side coming out[Alert] Also a lightsaber.

Already exists.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/Flavor-flav.jpg

[n2877]

Thanks ment to type cloaking and instead put clocking. Thanks for the photo.

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[sgtlmj]

Keymod is inferior in terms of strength. I've seen pull-out tests and there is no comparison. Especially if you are wanting to install a bipod and load it at all.

[XC700116]

Keymod is inferior in terms of strength. I've seen pull-out tests and there is no comparison. Especially if you are wanting to install a bipod and load it at all.

WTF are you doing to your poor bipod? AI has been running Keymod since they brought out the AX chassis, and on BIG rifles (AX50 for example) without any problems pulling out a bipod. You aren't supposed to be using as a pogo-stick FFS.

Sure you "might" have an issue buying cheap junk knock off airsoft crap, but buying something like Seekins or BCM, if you pull out keymod attachments, you're doing something VERY wrong.

I'm not saying it's the be all end all by any means, I'm just saying that if that's your reasoning for going M-lok over Keymod, you need to look at other things, like WTF you're planning to do with your rifle and maybe buy something a bit more suitable for that task.