M110A1 SDMR featuring a Geissele M-LOK rail handguard It was designed to work with both metal and polymer parts. The M-LOK rail specification included metric dimensions instead of imperial, and utilizes a T-slot nut capable of only 90-degree rotation, reinforced by thread-locking fluid, making it suited for applications on free-floating handguards. Also, depending on the accessory item, the spacing increments between the MOE slots were not small or uniform enough to adjust the desired placement of accessories.Īcknowledging shortcomings of the MOE systems, Magpul drafted M-LOK as a new and improved mounting standard which was released in 2014 replacing the existing MOE slot.
The MOE slot system uses a weld nut which has to be placed manually on the inside of the handguard before mounting, making the slot system unsuited for applications such as free-floating handguards. The MOE slot standard was never officially released, and a drawback to the system was that the rear side of the panel had to be accessed in order to mount accessories, limiting its application. The MOE slot system was released by Magpul in 2008 as a feature on their MOE handguards, and at the same time compatible accessories such as Picatinny rail sections, direct MOE mounted light mounts, grips, bipod studs, etc. ( November 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī prototype of the MOE slot was revealed by Magpul in late 2007 together with their Masada Concept Rifle (which would later be known as the Adaptive Combat Rifle). Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. This section contains content that is written like an advertisement. Though newer M-LOK accessories can be used on older MOE slot handguards if an adaptor plate is used, there is no adaptor available for using older MOE accessories on the newer M-LOK handguards. The M-LOK system can be seen as an evolution of the Magpul Original Equipment (MOE) system, but the two are not fully compatible. Compared to the Picatinny rail system, both M-LOK and KeyMod enable the user to have a slimmer, lighter, smoother and more fenestrated handguard/ fore-end with accessories mounted only where needed, whereas a Picatinny handguard typically will have rail slots for its whole length, resulting in a heavier and bulkier handguard with sharp edges and poorer barrel ventilation. M-LOK allows for direct accessory attachment onto the "negative space" (hollow slot) mounting points, and is a competing standard to VLTOR's open sourced KeyMod system for replacing the ubiquitous Picatinny rail in some applications.
MAG PUL MLOK RAILS LICENSE
The license is free-of-charge, but subject to an approval process. M-LOK, for Modular Lock, is a firearm rail interface system developed and patented by Magpul Industries. By positioning the shooter's hand high on the centerline of the bore, unlike conventional vertical fore grips, the M-LOK AFG helps mitigate recoil and control the weapon to facilitate faster, more accurate follow-up shots.Īll hardware necessary for attachment directly to M-LOK Slots on either aluminum or polymer hand guards and forends is included.A STNGR USA 15 in (381 mm) HWK M-LOK handguard on an AR-15 Even though the M-LOK AFG is more compact than its predecessors, it takes into account natural body mechanics to provide a comfortable and stable user interface that reduces fatigue and allows for more precise weapon control. By integrating the direct-attach M-LOK mounting system with minimalist construction, we were able to produce a high strength grip that only weighs 1.2 ounces, including hardware.Īllowing for a wider range of mounting location options, the M-LOK AFG is ¾" shorter than the AFG-2, while maintaining a similar gripping surface area.
The Magpul M-LOK AFG (Angled Fore Grip) is the result of research and refinements done to the original AFG and AFG-2.
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