M-LOK
E189868
M-LOK is a modular firearm accessory mounting system that uses slotted interfaces to securely attach rails and accessories directly to a weapon’s handguard.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| M-LOK canonical | 2 |
| M-LOK in many applications | 1 |
| M-LOK mounting system | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1677155 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: M-LOK Context triple: [Picatinny rail, relatedTo, M-LOK]
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A.
Picatinny rail (on upgraded models)
The Picatinny rail is a standardized mounting platform used on firearms to attach accessories such as optics, lights, and lasers.
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B.
M4 carbine
The M4 carbine is a lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle widely used by modern military forces, particularly the U.S. armed forces.
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C.
HK416F assault rifle
The HK416F assault rifle is a modern, gas‑piston–operated 5.56×45mm NATO firearm developed by Heckler & Koch and adopted as the standard service rifle of the French armed forces.
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D.
Heckler & Koch
Heckler & Koch is a German defense manufacturer renowned for producing small arms such as the G3, MP5, and HK416 rifles used by military and law enforcement worldwide.
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E.
Cobra Firearms
Cobra Firearms is an American firearms manufacturer best known for producing inexpensive, compact derringer-style pistols and small defensive handguns.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: M-LOK Target entity description: M-LOK is a modular firearm accessory mounting system that uses slotted interfaces to securely attach rails and accessories directly to a weapon’s handguard.
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A.
Picatinny rail (on upgraded models)
The Picatinny rail is a standardized mounting platform used on firearms to attach accessories such as optics, lights, and lasers.
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B.
M4 carbine
The M4 carbine is a lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle widely used by modern military forces, particularly the U.S. armed forces.
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C.
HK416F assault rifle
The HK416F assault rifle is a modern, gas‑piston–operated 5.56×45mm NATO firearm developed by Heckler & Koch and adopted as the standard service rifle of the French armed forces.
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D.
Heckler & Koch
Heckler & Koch is a German defense manufacturer renowned for producing small arms such as the G3, MP5, and HK416 rifles used by military and law enforcement worldwide.
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E.
Cobra Firearms
Cobra Firearms is an American firearms manufacturer best known for producing inexpensive, compact derringer-style pistols and small defensive handguns.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
firearm accessory mounting system
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modular locking accessory mounting system ⓘ |
| adoptedBy |
aftermarket accessory manufacturers
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commercial firearms manufacturers ⓘ |
| advantageOverKeyMod |
better performance with polymer handguards
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stronger pull-out strength in many tests ⓘ |
| benefit |
improved ergonomics on handguards
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increased ventilation around barrel ⓘ lower profile snag-resistant surfaces ⓘ reduced weight compared to full-length Picatinny rails ⓘ |
| comparedTo |
KeyMod
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Picatinny rail (on upgraded models) ⓘ
surface form:
Picatinny rail
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| compatibleWith |
bipods
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hand stops ⓘ laser aiming devices ⓘ rails ⓘ sling mounts ⓘ vertical grips ⓘ weapon lights ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designCharacteristic |
elongated rectangular slots
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negative space mounting slots ⓘ no continuous rail required ⓘ |
| designedFor |
firearms
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weapon handguards ⓘ |
| developedBy | Magpul Industries ⓘ |
| feature |
low profile mounting
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modular accessory placement ⓘ non-proprietary open licensing ⓘ recoil-resistant locking ⓘ reversible T-nuts ⓘ tool-based installation ⓘ user-configurable mounting positions ⓘ |
| materialCompatibility |
aluminum handguards
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polymer handguards ⓘ steel handguards ⓘ |
| mountingMethod |
T-nut locking system
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direct attachment to handguard ⓘ slotted interface ⓘ |
| purpose |
to allow flexible accessory positioning
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to provide a lightweight mounting solution ⓘ to securely attach accessories to firearm handguards ⓘ |
| standardizedBy | Magpul technical specifications ⓘ |
| usedOn |
AR-15 pattern rifles
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bolt-action rifles ⓘ light machine guns ⓘ shotguns ⓘ submachine guns ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: M-LOK Description of subject: M-LOK is a modular firearm accessory mounting system that uses slotted interfaces to securely attach rails and accessories directly to a weapon’s handguard.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Picatinny rail
this entity surface form:
M-LOK in many applications