The increase of privately owned AR-15 style firearms over the last two decades has seen a marked increase in demand for new accessories and/or AR-15 Accessories, to enhance the shooting experience or improve performance. There have been innovative new products, as well as aesthetic improvements that have no functional purpose on the rifle, and some niche items have also been developed to fill the growing need for accessorizing a weapon. It can be difficult to navigate this market and determine which products will actually benefit the end-user, let alone find the right product to fit in a budget. Fortunately, companies like RailScales, who gained brand recognition for their namesake AR-15 rail panels, have continued to develop new and useful AR-15 accessories for the MLOK AR-15 rail to keep fresh and innovative new products coming at regular intervals.
When There Is An AR-15 Accessory Need, RailScales Accepts The Call
RailScales has a track record of seeing a “need” in the industry and creating products to solve specific pain points for the end-user of their AR-15 weapon platform. The Ampule was one of the earliest AR-15 accessories developed by RailScales that didn’t attach to the firearm directly using the MLOK platform. Going to the range usually involves having multiple adjustment tools available; with Eotech or Aimpoint being both the most popular on the market, as well as the most copied items offered. The Ampule sight adjustment tool allows for adjustments on Aimpoint’s flagship T1 and T2 products, as well as anything else using the “two dot” adjustment system. It also includes a flat head side to adjust Atpial lasers or a number of other sights that require flat head adjustment. Constructed of durable 7075 aluminum, the Ampule by RailScales makes an excellent addition to any range bag.
Popular Niche AR-15 Accessory: The LEAF Series
One of the more niche AR-15 accessory products that RailScales developed, which has increased in popularity now that more shooters are using night-vision gear, is the LEAF series of fixed front backup sights for the DBAL and ATPIAL night vision lasers. The LEAF was developed in an effort to shorten the number of Picatinny slots used by backup iron sights. Traditionally, a user would have to place a full front post in front of the laser unit to have the option for an accurate sight picture if their optic or laser went down. RailScales created the LEAF to sit directly on top of the laser and mount in preexisting threaded holes, thereby freeing up valuable rail space on top. Initially geared toward the military and law enforcement, this innovative AR-15 product has now become synonymous with a DBAL front sight.
A Product Addition For More Rail Types
Another AR-15 product that RailScales offers is an updated take on a classic AR-15 accessory. In the past, companies like Heckler & Koch, Magpul, and others have offered a quick-detach or hook version to mount a sling to the AR-15 platform for easy and safe carry. In an effort to envelope more rail platforms and sling styles into one usable product, RailScales developed the QDX, an inline sling mount capable of attaching both quick-detach slings as well as HK style hook slings. Rather than having the QD mount at 90º to the rail, the inline QDX allows for the sling to be attached closer to the rail and stay parallel to the sling when mounted.
With Product Innovation Comes Functional Solutions
RailScales continues to show that finding functional solutions to common problems for AR-15 shooters can drive product innovation. When looking for new AR-15 accessories, RailScales can be counted on for creating excellent new products right here in the US that are aesthetically pleasing to look at, and give a clean and low-profile mounted product that enhances many aspects of shooting the AR-15. Interested in alleviating some of your common problems with shooting or performance? Learn more from RailScales today.