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What are the Best MLOK AR-15 Accessories for New Shooters

Posted by RailScales on May 10th 2022

What are the Best MLOK AR-15 Accessories for New Shooters

Over the previous decade, the firearms industry has seen a surge of interest in the US, with the consumer market space growing at a rapid rate. For those new to the modern shooting industry, acquiring and outfitting an AR-15 can seem like an overwhelming task. One of the most daunting challenges for new shooters is the sheer number of AR-15 accessory options available on the market and which of those options will be the most beneficial in providing a safe and enjoyable shooting experience for them. With the more modern rail systems like MLOK becoming prominent on the market, there has been a surge in the number of products and accessories created to outfit them from a wide array of manufacturers. While this has led to several high-quality and functional options to upgrade a base model AR-15, the process of finding the right fit for a new shooter can take a bit of research and patience. Industry heavyweights such as Magpul, Bravo Company, and more all provide a wide variety of products that can enhance the user experience. One such manufacturer, RailScales, has introduced a number of functional and aesthetically unique products over the last decade that can provide those who are new to the AR-15 weapon system with a variety of easy-to-install, high-quality accessories.

MLOK rail covers

High Quality Accessories Made For The AR 15

In order for someone new to the world of sports shooting to have an enjoyable experience with their firearm, they should be comfortable with handling the weapon, managing recoil, and having a repeatable, consistent shooting technique. Fortunately, with the advent of modern mounting systems such as MLOK, there are a number of products available from different accessory manufacturers that can help to accomplish this. One of the first things a new shooter may notice about their new MLOK AR-15 is the amount of heat transferred to the rail after a prolonged shooting session. While MLOK provides a number of benefits, the thinner, lighter handguards are prone to heating up quickly and can cause a fun day at the range to be shortened while the end-user waits for their weapon to cool down.

rail covers

Forefront Of Innovation For Rail Panels

Where a number of companies have introduced rail panels to combat this, RailScales was one of the first to introduce heat-mitigating products like their machined G10 and High-Temp Polymer MLOK rail panels. Nearly a decade after its namesake product was introduced, RailScales continues to stand at the forefront of hardware-mounted MLOK rail panels while supplementing its lineup of accessories with new variations like the XOS and XOS-H. With the variety of heat-reducing products they have available, RailScales is an easy choice for new shooters looking to keep a sure grip on their firearm without worrying about the discomfort of heat transfer.

MLOK rail

Control Solutions For New Shooters

Another common issue that arises for new shooters is managing recoil on the firearm in order to maintain accuracy on follow-up shots. Proper shooting technique plays an integral role in mitigating recoil, but it can also be reduced with the use of a vertical forward grip or handstop. There are countless styles and versions of these available on the market, all with the intended goal of providing a source for the support hand to grasp to manage recoil. Some of the most important aspects of this to keep in mind for a new shooter would be grip comfort as well as the ability to consistently bring the support hand to the correct indexing point. RailScales offers a number of control accessories, and one of the most popular AR 15 accessories available, the Karve, accomplishes both tasks well. Taking up only one MLOK slot, the Karve provides a non-slip indexing point for the end-user to bring their support hand to the same position reliably, every time without the added bulk of larger style grips. When partnered with RailScales’ other offerings like the XOS-H panel, the Karve becomes a must-have for any shooter, regardless of experience level.

AR 15 handguard