Results of SOCOM's KeyMod vs. M-LOK testing - Report is out.

This report is pretty conclusive with regards to M-LOK’s superiority over KeyMod:

• Repeatability

– M-LOKTM achieved a 73% improvement in average POA shift over KeyModTM.

• Endurance

– KeyModTM and M-LOKTM system performance exceeded cyclic load test conditions.

• Rough Handling

– KeyModTM and M-LOKTM system performance exceeded cyclic load test conditions.

• Drop test

– 100% of M-LOKTM accessories remained attached.

• 1/3 M-LOKTM accessories remained in-place.

• 2/3 M-LOKTM accessories slid rearwards but remained secure.

– 33% of KeyModTM accessories remained attached.

• 1/3 KeyModTM accessories remained attached, but severely damaged handguard.

• 2/3 KeyModTM accessories completely detached.

• Failure Load

– Average M-LOKTM test failure load over 3 times greater than average KeyModTM system

failure load.

– All KeyModTM failures occurred at the interface between the handguard and accessory rail.

– All M-LOKTM system tests failed at weapon light mount or mount to accessory rail interface.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3k5QLIgMILLekg2Rll5U1FSdkE/view