In our last blog post, we looked at the three most common types of rails: dovetail, Weaver, and Picatinny rails. In this blog post, we'll take a look at a few other types of rails: the Warsaw Pact rail, the KeyMod, and the M-LOK.
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MORE TYPES OF RAILS
Warsaw Pact Rail
A Warsaw Pact rail is a variant of the dovetail rail system that was developed by the Soviet Union so that telescopic sights could be side-mounted. This type of mount became standard on all AK rifles beginning in 1992.
KeyMod Rails
The KeyMod rail gets its name from the keyhole profile of the systems' mourning slots and the modular design. It is an open-source design, which means anyone can manufacture these and sell them unhindered without compensating the inventors. The advantage of the KeyMod rail is that it allows you to attach accessories, such as laser mounts, sights, and vertical grips without any adapter. You basically slide the attachment forward once you line up the lugs on the round portion of the keyholes on the rail. Without the need for an adapter, this makes the use of the KeyMod rail system light, much lighter than Picatinny. This makes your gun easier to handle, control, and carry around with you. The edges aren't sharp like a Picatinny rail are either.
M-LOK Rails
Developed off the back of KeyMod rails in 2014, the M-LOK rail system is designed to work better with polymer attachments. It uses a slot system rather than holes. This open-source product comes with t-shaped, bi-directional attachment lugs so you can place attachments either on the front or the rear of slots. This rail is lightweight and takes attachments easily.
Both the KeyMod and the M-LOK rails are similar, so it comes down to personal preference. Since both are less than 10 years old, it's hard to say which is better. Both are equally good, and the differences are subtle enough that it will probably come down to price point that determines who will pull ahead. The M-LOK system is compatible with plastic hand guards and thus can be produced easier. However, KeyMod was founded two years before the M-LOK, causing many manufacturers to already use its system to create their gun accessories. RailScales predicts that this debate will go on for a while longer.
CHOOSE RAILSCALES AS YOUR PREFERRED HANDGUARD RAIL OF CHOICE
RailScales believes our rail covers are the best on the market. They are superior in materials, design, and attachment. They are secure and won't move up or down. They are comfortable and easy to install. They not only protect your gun, but they make it look good as well. This rail mount accessory will make your shooting time more comfortable and add protection where you need it the most.
Made from G-10, a fiberglass composite material, this super thin product is tough and long-lasting. We offer a limited lifetime warranty, as well as an exchange program. Our mission is to help you shoot better and longer. Our rail covers are just the thing to help. Visit us online to order today!