![]() ![]() Slide it forward, and then tighten the screws. To attach a keymod-compatible accessory, line up the lugs on the accessory with the round part of the keyhole. Keymod rails consist of rows of “keyholes”. Several companies already produce Keymod rifles and handguards as well as attachments like vertical foregrips, bipod adapters, sling adapters, and flashlight mounts. Every slot is usable no matter where your mounting screws are. Handguards built with the Keymod system can be incredibly lightweight, and allow for the direct attachment of any Keymod-compatible accessories. One full width lug to accommodate Larue style bipod mounts. It’s an open-source, public domain design, meaning that any company can make rails or accessories using the system without paying a dime in royalties. Released in 2012, KeyMod was developed and released through a partnership between VLTOR and Noveske. Picatinny adapters like those above are the most common accessories for both systems. Neither the KeyMod (right) nor M-Lok (left) systems are a replacement for the picatinny standard, but they complement it. Not a bad solution, but what if we could eliminate the middle step and attach accessories directly to the handguard without the need for a picatinny adapter? The KeyMod and M-Lok systems do just that. Application - Made for most common bipods on the market and can be used as a sling stud to link other accessories. Installation - Bipod adapter is specific for keymod system, directly attaching to the rail. To alleviate this, there are low profile handguards that allow the user to attach small sections of rail only where they are needed. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. It’s an excellent system, especially for mounting optics, but including picatinny rails on a rifle’s foreend/handguard can add a lot of unwanted bulk and weight. The picatinny accessory rail system has been the standard for bolting stuff to our AR-15s and other rifles for several years now. We’re about to see a similar showdown play out in the world of rifle accessory rails. ![]() But if you were born after about 1980, there’s a good chance you’ve never even seen a Betamax tape. ![]() Remember Betamax? It was the early rival to the VHS videotape format, and at one time, just as popular. ![]()
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