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First insert the barrel nut and fully tighten it. Low-cost option will be to knot some paracord. Vector Optics chose not to include any attachment for QD sling swivels, nor the keyholes admit them. Handguard is made of mechanized aluminum and its finish seems to be paint instead of anodizing. While picatinny sections can be attached, they’re so close to the upper rail there’s no room for mounting anything on the section. Because of that picatinny top rail on the 2 o’clock and 11 o’clock positions we’ll only be able to mount KeyMod accessories.
#12 inch keymod rail section full#
Vector Optics KeyMod handguard has an octagonal shape, featuring a full picatinny top rail and KeyMod holes on the remaining 7 faces. Then we just fully tighten the allen to lock it in position. Tighten enough so the indent doesn’t rotate freely, but loosen enough that we can insert the accessory into the keyholes and slide forward. How does KeyMod system work?Īll KeyMod accessories include at least one attachment which can only be mounted one way only, with indent facing forward. Vector Optics specifies a 395 grams weight for this 10″ length. It’s goal is to reduce handguard weight and profile by eliminating all picatinny (except the top rail) and placing rail sections only where we need them. It’s one of the two main modular standards (the other one being M-Lock) and named after the keyhole shaped attachment points. The KeyMod system is a public domain patent designed by VLTOR as a replacement for the picatinny standard. Vector Optics Slim Keymod rail What’s the KeyMod system? KeyMod handguard comes with two small and detached picatinny sections, and we’ll start our review with this one. Carbon fiber harndguard is very lightweight (obviously way more than the KeyMod) even with all rail sections attached. As it was said multiple times, Vector Optics is a Chinese manufacturer with a good quality because their products are designed to be used on real firearms.īoth handguards arrive inside a cardboard box, wrapped on plastic bags and with all required tools to mount them (Allen or Torx wrenches). Previously I reviewed the Vector Optics Mustang shortdot scope(spanish), and on this occasion the items will be two handguards. Team it up with our 80% Titanium Blue lower and our other components to complete your outfit.On this new review we’ll see two of the handguard models Vector Optics offers for M4 type rifles: KeyMod and carbon fiber. Fit Up Against Receiver, Which Allows For A Monolithic Top Rail.System Slides Over Barrel Nut, Locked Against Receiver With 6 Screws Tight.Widely used Keymod System for mounting accessories Rail.6061 T6 Aluminum Body/Aluminum Barrel Nut.
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The tight tolerance high quality cnc machined 12 inch keymod handguard allows for mounting of lasers, lights, sights, grips, and more. Fits any Mil-Spec AR-15 Upper Receiver including billet and forged parts. The Cerakote gun coating surface is tough, durable, and easy to clean. The keymod system allows for the use of accessories and accessory rails from most manufacturers of the modular keymod parts. It features keymod accessory mounting at 3,6,9 o’clock positions and a 1913 picatinny rail section at the 12 o’clock position on the full length of the AR-15 12″ handguard. The true features are in the design giving the shooter almost and endless configuration of options to mount accessories.
#12 inch keymod rail section free#
This 12 inch AR-15 slim ultra light Keymod Handguard in Titanium Blue is a high quality free float designed rail Made with one piece construction from 6061 T6 Aluminum. Description 12″ AR-15 Super Slim Free Float Keymod Handguard – Titanium Blue