Why should I use a Picatinny rail?

According to Jerry Dill at Farrell Industries Inc., makers of precision bases and rings, “The Picatinny rail allows more versatility for eye relief and mounting options than other systems. It is a standardized system allowing the ability to move scope and other accessories from one firearm to another effortlessly.

Why do Picatinny rails have slots?

Picatinny rails are usually numbered so that optics can be attached at the same point after removal. Failure to use the same slot can result in point of impact shifts. The standardization was a windfall for the firearms industry.

When did Picatinny rails become popular?

The widespread popularity of the Picatinny rail can be attributed in part to the U.S. Military’s adoption of the rail in 1995, but also because the uniformity and consistent spacing make them a better option for swapping out accessories between guns.

What are the different types of Picatinny rails?

The common types of rail systems for firearms are the dovetail rail,(including the Soviet variant known as the Warsaw Pact rail), the Weaver rail, the Picatinny rail (also known as the MIL-STD-1913 or STANAG 2324 rail), the NATO Accessory Rail (also known as the STANAG 4694 rail), and newer “negative space” systems …

What is the difference between a Weaver rail and a Picatinny rail?

The two major areas where the picatinny rail differs from the weaver style are the number of slots, the slot placement and the slot dimensions. the basic difference between the weaver and picatinny slot dimension is that the picatinny has a slightly wider, and slightly deeper slot.

Can you mount Weaver to Picatinny?

Compatibility with Picatinny Many rail-grabber-mounted accessories can be used on either type of rail, and accessories designed for a Weaver system will generally fit Picatinny rails – although not vice versa. 180 width of the Weaver, and the spacing of slot centers is 0.394 in (10.008 mm).

What’s the difference between a Picatinny rail and a Weaver rail?

Can M-LOK fit Picatinny?

The Two-Slot M-LOK to Picatinny Rail Adapter allows you to use your favorite M-LOK attachments and accessories on the classic Picatinny rail system that many rifles still utilize. Giving you two slots of M-LOK rail space, shooters will have no problem fixating their HS1 to their rail systems.