Description
The Kinetic Development Group KIN5-500 gives you a fast, no-nonsense way to run an action camera right off your M-LOK rail. Instead of fussing with an Allen wrench or clamping down a bulky adapter, you press the mount into a standard Magpul M-LOK slot and two spring-loaded wedges fire into place to lock it down. Pull the release and it comes right back off. That tool-free, repeatable install is the whole point, and it's what makes this mount worth having in the range bag.
What Makes the Kinect KIN5-500 Different
Most camera mounts ask you to over-tighten a screw and hope it holds through recoil. The Kinect system takes a different route with its patented quick-detach design, using deployment triggers that seat the wedges the moment you push the mount down. That means consistent tension every time and no guesswork about whether it's snug enough. It's the same idea KDG built into their Sidelok picatinny gear, just adapted for the M-LOK footprint.
Build and Fit on the KDG GoPro Mount
Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a hardcoat anodized finish, this mount runs light at roughly 1.2 ounces and keeps a low profile so it won't snag or throw off your balance. It's designed around standard metal Magpul M-LOK spec, so it plays best with aluminum handguards. Polymer rails can fall outside the tolerance the wedges are cut for, so if you're running a polymer forend it's worth checking fitment before you count on it. The mount works with most GoPro Hero and Session cameras using their factory housings and screws.
Real-World Use for the KIN5-500
This one shines for anyone filming from the gun's perspective. Three-gun competitors love it for capturing a run, trainers use it to review drills, and it's a genuinely handy tool for documenting shotgun or rifle work. Because it repositions in seconds, you can chase different camera angles across the handguard without breaking down your setup. Mount it, film, pop it off, done.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kinetic Development Group
- Manufacturer Part Number: KIN5-500
- Model: Kinect M-LOK GoPro Mount
- UPC: 851064007715
- Mount Type: Quick-Detach (Kinect spring-loaded wedge)
- Rail Interface: Standard Magpul M-LOK
- Camera Compatibility: Most GoPro Hero and Session cameras with factory housings
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
- Color: Black
- Length: 1.68 inches
- Weight: Approx. 1.2 oz
- Installation: Tool-free
What’s Included
- Kinetic Development Group KIN5-500 Kinect M-LOK GoPro Mount (Black)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the KIN5-500 attach without tools?
The Kinect system has two spring-loaded wedges built into the base of the mount. When you press it down into an M-LOK slot, small deployment triggers fire the wedges into place and lock it onto the rail. To remove it, you release the mechanism and it lifts right out, no Allen wrench required.
Will this GoPro M-LOK mount work on a polymer handguard?
It's designed around standard metal Magpul M-LOK spec, with a rail thickness tolerance the wedges are cut to grip. Polymer rails can fall outside that range, so KDG doesn't guarantee fitment on all polymer forends. If you're running polymer, it's smart to test the fit before relying on it in the field.
Which GoPro cameras fit the Kinect KIN5-500 mount?
It works with most GoPro Hero and Session models using their factory housings and factory screws. As long as your camera uses the standard GoPro fingered mounting interface, you're good to go. Older and newer Hero cameras in a compatible case will seat the same way.
Can I reposition the mount to change my camera angle?
Yes, that's one of its best features. Since it pops on and off in about a second, you can move it to different slots along your handguard to chase the angle you want. This makes it easy to switch between a forward-facing shot and a shooter's-eye perspective without tearing down your setup.




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