Keymod rails

[fast306stang]

I just traded into a DD rifle with the factory 15" keymod rail on it. I love the rifle. I don't think I'm a fan of the keymod. I like the way it looks though. I wouldn't mind it except it's keymod on the bottom also. They should have left the bottom picatinny IMO.

Not really bitching about it...just unsure. Is this thing gonna grow on me? Or am I right?

Just looking for other opinions. I'm not an operator by any means but this is a little annoying.

 

[albatros43]

I don't understand the whole keymod thing. I get the point. It's lighter and you just put on sections where you need it. However, it's definitely an acquired look.

 

[fast306stang]

I don't understand the whole keymod thing. I get the point. It's lighter and you just put on sections where you need it. However, it's definitely an acquired look.

You're right. But I've had slim rails (Midwest Industries I think) that used bolt-on rail sections. I'd much rather have that!

The whole thing stems from me wanting to use a DD VFG. But I had to put a keymod rail adaptor on it to mount the VFG since DD doesn't make a keymod one. And I hate using adaptors. It just looks hokey.

 

[redtail]

I have grown fond of it. I took one trip to the range. I actually like how small the diameter is and able to only put rails where I want them. Takes the cheese grader off.

 

[redtail]

You're right. But I've had slim rails (Midwest Industries I think) that used bolt-on rail sections. I'd much rather have that!

The whole thing stems from me wanting to use a DD VFG. But I had to put a keymod rail adaptor on it to mount the VFG since DD doesn't make a keymod one. And I hate using adaptors. It just looks hokey.

I guess it all depends on how you hold you rifle and what you want on it.. I only have one rail section for a light and use a keymod hand stop.

 

[albatros43]

You're right. But I've had slim rails (Midwest Industries I think) that used bolt-on rail sections. I'd much rather have that!

The whole thing stems from me wanting to use a DD VFG. But I had to put a keymod rail adaptor on it to mount the VFG since DD doesn't make a keymod one. And I hate using adaptors. It just looks hokey.

It's just the "newest" thing for no good reason. It saves a few ounces and makes it more slim, but makes it a pain in the butt to attach anything. I have one rifle that has one and I've never bought any adapters for it.

 

[fast306stang]

You guys are making good points. I guess I'm frustrated that DD made the rail but then they don't offer a keymod vfg. They make other keymod accessories though.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

Everyone is different. I really like the slim keymod rails. Only thing I'll mount on a rail is a flash light and front sight. So the less cheese graters the better for me.

 

[BattleSausage]

I much prefer the mlok honestly. It works just as well but actually looks like it's just another milled section of the rail, that and it doesn't irritate me like the key of when I have a firm grip.

 

[redtail]

In the end I think M-Lok will stay and Keymod will fade away. If you have a Keymod rifle get what you want now. I could be wrong.

I do feel like the keymod locks up tighter with less chance of things sliding.