What is a 1913 rail system?

The Picatinny rail (/ˈpɪkətɪni/ or /ˌpɪkəˈtɪni/), or Pic rail for short, also known as a MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail (cancelled), is a military standard rail interface system that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories.

What is m1913 accessory rail?

A small/short (2 1/4″) MIL-STD-1913 Accessory Rail is handy for mounting flashlights or other accessories to a tactical forearm or other rail system found on today’s firearms. The GG&G MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) Accessory Rail is an excellent choice if you need a short accessory rail with a 1/2″ height.

What’s the difference between Weaver and 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.

Is 1913 and Picatinny rail the same?

A Picatinny rail has specific dimensions of grooves and notches and is built into a handgun or long gun to mount different attachments. It’s sometimes called a “Pic Rail” and is exactly the same thing as a MIL-STD-1913 rail.

What are the numbers on a Picatinny rail?

T marks are the T and a number on the top Picatinny rail of a receiver, and possibly the handguard in a “monolithic” setup. The point of the marks is to make it easier to place a device on the same spot on the rail after having removed it for whatever reason.

Is Picatinny rail same as 1913?

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.

What MM is a Picatinny rail?

The Picatinny locking slot width is 0.206 in (5.23 mm). The spacing of slot centers is 0.394 in (10.01 mm) and the slot depth is 0.118 in (3.00 mm). The only differences between the Picatinny rail and the similar Weaver rail are the size of these slots and the fact that they are standardized.