For modern sport and recreational users of the AR-15 platform, the shift in the firearms industry over the last decade has introduced an overwhelming amount of options for upgrading and personalizing a weapon. Many shooters still have an out-of-the-box AR-15, and are either unaware of the AR-15 MLOK Rail Accessories that are available to them, or simply can’t narrow down what options to choose. With most users now shifting to the more modern AR-15 MLOK rail, which allows for any number of attachment options and accessory placement, how is one to determine which options are best suited for their shooting experience? Fortunately, there are companies in the firearms industry with a long-standing track record for making functional, aesthetically appealing products that can drastically improve the user experience. One such company to introduce a variety of innovative solutions over the last decade is RailScales.
A Plethora Of AR-15 MLOK Rail Accessories
RailScales has steadily built a product lineup of high-end weapon accessories that are designed to be highly functional while still enhancing the aesthetic appeal. Anyone looking to modernize their AR-15 MLOK rail will have no shortage of options available from RailScales, and the following 5 products are an excellent example of how a few small accessory additions can make an older AR-15 weapon feel brand new.
One of the easiest products to add to the AR-15 MLOK rail platform that can have the most drastic impact on shooting are AR-15 MLOK rail panels. The ability to add sections that attach directly to the rail which enhance grip, creates a reliable indexing point, as well as reducing heat transfer from the barrel are something any shooter should be excited about. RailScales was one of the first to offer hardware mounted AR-15 grip panels in G10, originally cutting them by hand to work on the predecessor to MLOK; they now offer a wide variety of AR-15 grip panels in different sizes, lengths, materials, colors, and textures to fit any user’s needs.
Increase Your Support With A Vertical Forward Grip
Another option that many modern shooters can’t live without is a vertical forward grip. Having the ability to control the AR-15 weapon platform more reliably with the support hand gives the user more resistance to weapon recoil, and increases the accuracy of follow-up shots. The first VFG offered by RailScales, the LDAG, was designed to work on the legacy picatinny style of attachment. As more and more shooters make the switch to a modern style MLOK rail on their AR-15, RailScales has increased its offerings to now include the Anchor, RSB, and RSB/M, each having a unique feel and function that a user can customize to their setup.
Whether limited by the parameters of what can legally be used on a weapon or having a desire to keep the look of the firearm low-profile, many shooters will opt to forego a vertical forward grip and instead prefer a handstop style accessory. Typically, a handstop is not able to be fully gripped by the support hand, and instead gives an indexing point to ensure reliable and repeatable hand placement. RailScales designed their Karve handstop with this in mind, adding the ability to reverse it for either a push or pull configuration, function as a barricade stop, and create a reliable index point while remaining low-profile.
A Modernized Sling Attached Method
Finally, for those who are comfortable with their setup but still would like to enhance their shooting experience, RailScales has some more niche products designed for specific functionality. Their QDX sling mount is an easy way to modernize sling attachment on the AR-15 MLOK rail, as its unique design allows for multiple sling attachment methods in one package. Additionally, for those using the DBAL series of night vision lasers, RailScales offers their LEAF front sight to optimize top rail space without compromising BUIS. A shooter looking to upgrade and modernize their AR-15 MLOK rail would be hard-pressed to find a better company with more functional and reliable options than RailScales. Interested in learning more? Browse our selection of accessories now.