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M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons

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M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons was created by Akai

Yep, deleted the Subject >"Venting"> Not trying to P.O. anyone off and if you have an issue with this PLEASE PM me Akai.
Now lets try this again, would appreciate any thoughts on the new M-Loc Handguards I for one personally like them. They are lightweight and smaller diameter and think in the long run would be cheaper.
Any thoughts from the rest of you!
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons

As Akai touched upon, the diameter of the mlok and key mod rails are outstanding. The weight savings is also a great benefit. The major drawback is the price of the rail adapters. $30 plus for a darn little piece of rail section or a light mount.

I do see the keymod as a major plus over the old school fully railed handguard. No need for rail covers, and my hand appreciates the more natural roundish diameter compared the the squarish profile of a Larue
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Replied by Akai on topic M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons

I paid $23.00 for mine, guess it might depend on the length. I also think that the longer their on the market the cheaper they will become with more companies jumping on board. also bought a rifle from them so that may have made a difference in the price too. Just had to have the new CMMG MUTANT still 7.62 but by 39 the first comment I heard was junk that round will drop like a rock!
Every round has its place and everyone has a favorite was my reply.
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons

It seems as if the MLOK system is taking a lead on the KeyMod.
I still prefer the KeyMod, looks and function of the cutouts seem better to me.
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Replied by MarkM on topic M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons

Though I'm someone with no first hand knowledge, I think Keymod has the most going for it. It has more of a positive locking feature that you know if it's locked or not. The M-Loc has more of a longitudal channel that you can't tell if it's locked unless you try to move the M-Loc'd item along the channel.
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons


Darn great points. Personally, I love to hear opinions of new people. Or at least people with new experiences toward a product. The unbiased thoughts and opinions are awesome.

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Replied by MarkM on topic M-LOC Hand Guards Pros & Cons

I have subsequently learned that these latest attachment methodologies suit many different uses, and more will come down the pike if they can show the path to a better system. These systems started this by offering choice. These have positive and negative traits on each side. Choice. The American Way. (jeez, that could be a tag line for the NRA. I think I deserve royalties)
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