Canada Chooses M-LOK for their Next Generation Infantry Rifle

By Nick Leghorn

The debate has been raging for a couple years now about which is better, the established quick-attach system known as “keymod” or the Magpul designed M-Lok competitor. SIG SAUER seems to have taken the side of keymod, while others are transitioning to the M-Lok side of the force instead. The latest M-Lok convert might be a big one: Canada has chosen it as the rail attachment system of choice for their next generation of infantry rifles.

According to Calibre the Canadian government chose the M-Lok system because most of the end users preferred it over the keymod equivalent, and also because it is a little stronger and more resilient than the keymod equivalent. There was also a small mention about the cheaper production costs.

The decision to select M-Lok over its chief competitor, Keymod, was credited largely to M-Lok’s preference among Colt Canada’s LEO and military customers. However, additional performance metrics such as tear-off strength and ease of manufacture were also taken into account. We will be following up with Colt Canada in the coming days to get more information on their selection of M-Lok over Keymod so check back over the next couple days for more on this …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns