Though this mounts similar to how Keymod items work, the benefit to Magpul's MLOK design is that it is simpler to machine and make accessories for because the mounting holes are a simpler shape. Magpul allows just about any maker to make MLOK compatible accessories under license. This form factor is not open-source but it is licensed. MLOK accessories use negative space to mount and have hardware that goes into the MLOK slots in the handguard and grabs from the inside. This type of rail has distinct rectangular sections cut out along a railed forend and it works like Keymod. MLOK was devised by Magpul Industries, a popular firearm accessory maker. Oh, and if you have some older picatinny accessories, you can still use them by adding picatinny rail sections where you need them. Some people will appreciate how slick their gun looks compared to the classic but often bulky older rail setups so even when not attaching accessories, people tend to appreciate the smooth look. Even with accessories added, the overall girth of the forend is not anywhere near as big compared to a picatinny rail loaded up with the same types of accessories. The profile of the rails without anything attached is very slick and streamlined. The negative space mounting means the mounts themselves are done away and that can save you quite a few ounces. The benefit to keymod rails and accessories is that items were overall less bulky. This means that anybody is allowed to use their system and measurements to create their own accessories. This style of mounting was created by VLTOR Weapon Systems, a real life firearm accessories manufacturer and is open-source. The hardware to mount the accessory uses negative space, the mounting hardware sinks into the "keyholes" and clamps inward so to speak. The name comes from its distinct shape which creates a universal mounting platform as well. The downside to this system is that overall, the firearm is very bulky with a rail system not to mention the mount on the accessory. You can get vertical or angled grips, lights, lasers, bipods, rail covers and more. The benefit in this system is its ease of finding accessories. Some variations of this clamping mechanism would be a locking lever that locks the clamp in place.
The way an accessory attaches to a picatinny rail is by tightening some sort of clamp by a screw. All of a sudden an item designed for picatinny rails can be used on any compatible firearm rather than it being proprietary to a specific model of firearm. Over the years as the platform became more prolific, this started to filter down to the rest of the military as well to the point where it became standard everywhere. The most elite units were the first to use these rail systems adapted to their guns (which were M4's). What resulted is the rail system with prominent slots machined into the handguard.If manufacturers adhered to the specifications laid out for the picatinny rail, it would ensure the accessory can be mounted very easily. Its creation came about when the military saw the need for a modular system for accessories to be mounted to the existing firearms that were issued. Prior to its invention, firearms were all designed in a manner where accessories such as scopes and grips for example had to be extremely proprietary.
Let's start first with the oldest and most prevalent style of rail system, the picatinny rail.
There are a few types of rail systems out there.
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Mounting accessories can enhance your gameplay and overall experience and plus it's fun to personalize gear. Most people tend to go for looks when buying an airsoft gun though with the types of rail systems out there, they might be getting into some added benefits without knowing. Each of them are distinct and have their pros and cons. Many airsoft guns modeled around modern firearms will feature a type of rail system: picatinny, MLOK, or Keymod. Much like real firearms, we may have a need to mount certain accessories to help us out in some way whether it's to dress up the gun or give us additional functionality when we're out there playing the game. Rail systems are universal accessory mounting platforms that can be found on many modern styles of airsoft guns.
Hey everyone! Today’s topic is going to be about rail systems.
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