Rail covers help, but the KeyMod system has truly revolutionized handguards. RELATED STORY: Top 14 Rails, Mounts & Handguards For the AK Platform.RELATED STORY: Mod Squad: The Birth of the KeyMod System.Quad-rail systems quickly became popular, but while they offer a lot of real estate for accessories, they also add a lot of bulk and can be a tad uncomfortable to grasp. While M16s originally shipped with polymer, triangular handguards that simply protected a soldier’s hands from barrel heat - literally guarding them - handguards later evolved to include Picatinny rails for attaching accessories. * For better long term secured mounting, use blue thread locking compound on mounting screw thread only.AR-platform handguards have come a long way, and they certainly contribute to the AR’s continuing dominance in the firearms industry. * Tighten screws (clockwise) until firmly secured (18-20 in-lbs). This will insure the sling mount hole in the KMSM is lined up correctly with the hole in the KeyMod slot on your handguard, so your swivel will fully seat correctly. * With the KMSM in on the KeyMod rail, and the screws still loose, insert your QD sling swivel into the KMSM.

* With supplied Torx wrench, loosen (counter clockwise) the two mounting screws enough so the assembly can drop in and slide forward into the desired mounting position of the rail system. * Locate the forward position of the mount, indicated by the arrow marking, located underneath the sling mount, arrow towards the muzzle.

Requires three KeyMod attachment hole mounting points Low-Profile for increased mobility and decreased 'snag' factorįits standardized KeyMod interface mounting holesįits standard push button, quick detach sling swivel (not included)Ĩ-position (360 ), non-rotational locking interface

Quick release keymod accessories