They're used on a lot of different rifles and handguns, not just ARs. The Picatinny rail is based on the Weaver design and has been around since the 1980s. No matter which one you choose, there are adapters to fit accessories designed for another rail system if you need to do that. The three basic types of AR 15 handguard rails are Picatinny, KeyMod, and M-LOK rails.

What are the different types of AR rails? Most of the accessories attach to the handguard like the front sight of iron sights, foregrips, bipods, lights, lasers, and red dots. A flat-top AR 15 will have a Picatinny rail on the upper receiver, but the beauty of the AR15 rifle is the versatility and countless modifications you can make easily and with just a few simple tools. Can I add rails to my AR 15?ĭepending on the type of AR 15 handguard you have, you not only can add rails to your AR, but you have a lot of options to choose from. Our selection of AR15 accessories is vast, and we are confident that we have exactly what you're looking for. If you are looking for an AR15 quad rail or mount, browse our selection or use our search bar at the top to find the exact product you're looking for. Used by armed professionals, military, law enforcement, and shooting enthusiasts, AR15 tactical rails are the standard for modern-day 'black gun' shooters. The Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny rails are used to mount accessories such as flashlights, scopes, red dot sights, lasers, and more to your AR15 handguard system. We offer a wide variety of AR-15 rail systems, quad rails, and Picatinny mounts so you can easily customize your weapon for any mission.

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