Magpul MLOK vs Keymod

**CNTABB** · 01-07-16, 17:40

Which system will reign supreme and stick around?

**Giggles** · 01-07-16, 19:14

Keymod got a good head start. But Im sure MLOK will win. If Im not mistaken Canada has already adopted MLOK to a degree. To me Keymod has always looked sketch. Because it seems that if something attached via keymod took a swift hit rearward it would fall right of the rail.

**GH41** · 01-08-16, 06:41

Originally Posted by Giggles

Keymod got a good head start. But Im sure MLOK will win. If Im not mistaken Canada has already adopted MLOK to a degree. To me Keymod has always looked sketch. Because it seems that if something attached via keymod took a swift hit rearward it would fall right of the rail.

Properly designed KM accessories have a lug that engages the rear of one or more slots preventing the accessory from moving rearward. You can't even remove the accessory without loosening the screws 2-3 full revolutions allowing the lug to disengage the rear of the slot. The weak link is shared by both systems.. The screws.

**badness** · 01-08-16, 09:45

Originally Posted by GH41

Properly designed KM accessories have a lug that engages the rear of one or more slots preventing the accessory from moving rearward. You can't even remove the accessory without loosening the screws 2-3 full revolutions allowing the lug to disengage the rear of the slot. The weak link is shared by both systems.. The screws.

A visual of what the quoted person is talking about courtesy of TWANGnBANG.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2oIlcbzzZ0

**mx5rcr** · 01-08-16, 09:53

I went M-lok for two reasons. Magpul isn't going anywhere. My little girly pinky finds it's way into the keymod holes.

But I also think M-lok looks cleaner and doesn't look like warehouse shelving.

I just installed a ALG EMR on my 6920.

**SPQR476** · 01-08-16, 10:02

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**zibby43** · 01-07-16, 19:18

I just picked up a Colt LE6920 with Magpul SL furniture. The SL handguard utilizes the M-LOK system. This is my first experience with the M-LOK system and I'll obviously have more detailed thoughts about the functionality/practicality as I spend more time with the platform. That said, my initial impressions are positive. The M-LOK system is going to allow me to add the additional components/accessories I need. It's going to allow me to mount these components where I want them. And it's going to allow me to mount them easily/cost-effectively.

I think both systems are going to be viable for a while. It all depends upon what the user needs. All I'll ever run on the handguard is a light (and maybe a VFG). The fact that I can save a little bit of weight, time, and money, without compromising functionality, is a big plus to me.

As has been my experience with other Magpul products, the system seems to work as advertised and I expect it to be durable/reliable. Looking forward to familiarizing myself with the system/putting it to use.

On a side note, I really like the feel of the SL handguard. It's rock solid and the slimmer profile has provided a much more comfortable/effective support-hand grip.