picatinny rails

Apart from some traditionalists, iron sights don't often get much respect these days. After all, with high-powered optics and even sights with smartphone-enhanced live HUDs, who needs a set of backup sights?   Well, just about everyone.  That's who. Just because iron sights are old-fashioned, that doesn't mean they don't still have a place on modern weaponry.  They're exactly the sort...

When you're mounting accessories onto just about any firearm, you need a rail.  Rail systems are versatile mounting brackets designed to be standardized and capable of holding a variety of accessories.  Foregrips, scopes, lights, and more can all be attached to rails. However, as with most semi-standardized systems, there are still compatibility issues to deal with.   The two most common...