When Kinetic Development Group launched as a company, it appeared they were a “SCAR” accessory company. Kinetic Development Group is a Firearms & Accessory solutions company. There is no limit to what they can and will do.
There has been some question why KDG has been so dedicated to the MLOK™ system manufacturing the MREX™ for the SCAR instead of Key-Mod. Today they are announcing both MREX-AR™ rail solution in MLOK™, and the revolutionary Kinect™ system for MLOK™. In a world of a thousand rails, that news may not be exciting, but revealing why they fervently supported MLOK™ from the beginning is very exciting; Kinect™ for MLOK™.
Kinect™ is a family of products that allow you to securely attach your accessories or picatinny rail sections to any MLOK™ system without tools. Press the accessory or rail section to the MLOK™ slot where you want it and “Click”, it is securely fastened. This patent pending technology is the card KDG has kept tucked up their sleeve while they built MLOK™ rails for the SCAR and now the AR. It literally takes less that a second to install or remove an accessory, yet the mount is so strong a grown man can do pull-ups on a single attachment point. For reference the 3 Slot picatinny Kinect™ Section can handle approx. 180 lbs. of force. See video.
I saw this setup at SHOT Show and it impressed me even more than the Sidelok Optic Mount. It makes using MLOK even simpler.
Although revolutionary, Kinect™ is quite simple in its operation. There are two spring-loaded wedges in the base of the Kinect™ mounting point. When you press the accessory or rail section down in the MLOK™ slot, two tiny deployment triggers get pressed against the rail firing the wedges into place.
There is nothing more frustrating that fiddling with an allen wrench (if you can find it) to get your accessories on an off your weapon with traditional modular rail sections. This changes the whole dynamic of the MLOK™ system and really makes every accessory truly removable with the ability to mount it in a second when needed.
There is not a whole lot that needs to be explained or left to the imagination about the Kinect™ system. It will be plain to you once you see it or try it to know this is not a gadget, or gimmick but a huge step forward in how we utilize our modular firearms. Much like the Sidelok™ for Picatinny attachment KDG launched on Soldier Systems, Kinect™ insures proper and easy installation, eliminating common variables that would cause issues. (ie: over tightening)
KDG wanted to launch the MREX-AR™ rail and Kinect™ to the public at the same time to demonstrate they are true finding solutions to making open architecture firearms like the AR much better. At first glance it may look similar to everything out there, but like the MREX™, there was purpose in its design. Being both the developer of the rail system, and the Kinect™ accessory line gives KDG a huge advantage.
It lets them develop accessory mounts that can for instance bring a Surefire light so tight into the rail space, its like it is integral. (Pictured Above)
KDG also put MLOK™ slots on a 45-degree angle at the 10 and 2 o’clock positions on the rail. Now imagine an Aimpoint Micro or an RMR mounted tightly into the back of the rail offset at 45 degrees so you can transition to CQB using the dot and maintain your magnified optic. (Pictured Above)
The MREX-AR™ is ergonomically set up to be more like a hand-guard (like the FAL or G3) instead of a tube. The profile allows the user a very comfortable C-Grip on the weapon, and allows those accessories to be mounted as though they are integral to the weapon. The flat bottom of the rail system is ideal for shooting off of support.
By launching the MREX-AR™ rail and Kinect™ at the same time, KDG has demonstrated they are truly finding solutions to making open architecture firearms like the AR much better.
The first Kinect™ Pieces to become available will be launching this summer along side the MREX-AR™ rail. KDG intends to make available a wide arrange of Kinect™ pieces including 3 slot picatinny section, Harris bipod adapter, 7 slot picatinny section, offset surefire mounts, Aimpoint micro mounts, and many more to come.
Please visit kineticdg.com for more information and email info@kineticdg.com with any questions.
Looks nice.
KDG, if you’re reading this, any chance to be the first to be willing to jump into the MCX market? This rail, with enough space to fit a can under would be awesome.
Digging the bipod mount.
You’ve got my attention. My only concern is whether there is any play between the attachment and rail. Also, if there is adjustability as to how tight the attachment can/will be secured to the rail. Because we all know that there are varying widths of material from rail to rail.
The wedges adjust and were tested on all thicknesses throughout the generous magpul tolerance. No problem there. As long as it is in tolerance. The actual slot has a pretty tight tolerance. We manufacture the mounts to the center of the tolerance. We also manufacture our MREX rails to the center of the tolerance. On our stuff they do not move. If the slot were to say be at the top end of the tolerance, there is a piston wedge for lack of a name that takes up any slop. It really is well designed.
We would not suggest it for any longer range sighting devices. Those are more appropriately mounted on a pic rail, or with a traditional MLOK piece. You would use the sidelok for that application.
Not sure about the MCX. We will see how that goes.
Oh, I forgot, the adjustment is automatic. No user required adjustment.
Darren,
Thanks for responding to reader’s questions. I have a couple, if you don’t mind.
I’d like to fit a 1.5″ suppressor within the rail; what is the inner diameter of the AR-15 rail?
Another vote here for the SIG market. Rails for the MC-X or MP-X would be awesome.
Any plans for the ACR market?
The only problem is we do not know how big the ACR market is, and I don’t know how big the MC-X market will be. We are working on a carbine now.
The rail is not big enough for 1.5″ suppressor. Maybe a suppressor ready MLOK?
Thanks for the response. Awesome products!
Does the angle of the offset Aimpoint Micro mount intersect the middle of the barrel so the windage and elevation adjustments are accurate?
Good™ move™ on™ the™ bipod™ mount™. I™ don’t™ think™ I’ve™ seen™ that™ of™ other™ competitors™ yet™.
Ok I’m trolling with the ™.
For real, if this can be brought to some bolt platforms too it’d be great.
Is there going to be a version for the Hk 416 system?
When they first announced themselves they seemed poised to service the undeserved wraps market (SCAR and HK416 were mentioned specifically). So I would think at some point.
I’m surprised they’re jumping into the oversaturated AR market. Must be a way to generate easy cash.
I think that being “first on the scene” with new platforms like the MCX and ACR would cement their place in those specific markets for the long term.
First? Their’s Geissele and Remington with pretty nice solutions, for starters. But it’s true, the 416/7 and civilian counterparts don’t have as much options. as gas ARs.
There needs to be a kinect Q.D. Sling mount please. Looks like Mlok is winning the format war against key mod. Also isn’t kinect a Microsoft trademark already? Maybe it’s spelled differently, but it’s the camera for the Xbox One.
Trademarks are specific to different categories. If Microsoft didn’t trademark it for weapon parts, they don’t necessarily have a claim.
Darren, is the name really Kinect? I googled it in the hopes of finding more information and got completely different results. Basically this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect
I’m just glad to know whenever I need a patent review, I can come to the comments instead of paying a greedy lawyer.
Is there any possibility of a grip stop with the kinect built in that would be cool.
Yes, Grip stop NO PROB. Yeah its unfortunate from a google point of view that Microsoft uses the name Kinect. If you were to type Kinect Kinetic Development Group then you will get what you are looking for.
I was wondering about the Grip Stop as well. Will it have a quick-detach option or will it require tools like the standard version?