What changes are planned for the Sightlok RF-1 Gen 3 model?
Gen 3 design objectives:
– reducing total weight by 30%
– adding mounting compatibility with vertical picatinny rails such as those found on Spuhr and American Rifle Company (ARC) M-BRACE Scope Rings & Mounts
– adding M-LOK mounting compatibility
– enabling standard tripod 1/4″-20 screw mount
– adding 17S standard compatibility, which will allow Arca-Swiss / Dovetail / RRS SOAR and vertical picatinny mount options, compatibility with various QD clamps including:
– RRS 17-S BTC-Pro Clamp
– AREA419 ARCALOCK ARCA SWISS 17S CLAMP
– Leofoto LSC-P A.R.M.S. 17S LSC-40P Picatinny Clamp
– Magpul Quick Release for ARMS 17S
– Magpul QR Rail Grabber 17S Style Adapter – RRS/ARCA/Picatinny
– A.R.M.S.® #17®S Throw Lever® Mount
Enhancements under consideration but less likely to be implemented:
– Ultrafine threads on elevation / windage
– Mechanical thread locking on elevation / windage
and more…