Magpul Bipod
BY Herschel Smith
6 years, 6 months ago
Magpul is soon to release a new bipod they’ve apparently been working a while on. Here is the video.
It has extendable legs, as well as hardware for a Picatinny rail mount. I’m assuming that this video and their design targets tactical shooters, whereas the Harris bipod targets precision shooters and hunters.
The best thing about this product is the cost. At $110, it will market for approximately half the cost of the Harris bipod.
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On May 5, 2018 at 7:07 am, Heywood said:
Looks like they are trying to mqke a cheaper version of Atlas Bipods. I have both Harris and Atlas and much prefer the Atlas. It was expensive, but I think worth it. Am going to try a Magpul when they come out. I need all the help I can get when I shoot!
On May 6, 2018 at 4:30 am, DAN III said:
ALCON,
I use both the Harris/Larue and the Atlas bipods. Neither bipod is inexpensive, but are not the quality of the Chicom garbage gun folks tend to gravitate to because of low cost. Both bipods are superior. One gets what one pays for.
Is this Magpul bipod, prematurely announced like many of their products, going to be available to the gullible anytime soon ? Or is it going to be like their Gen 2 UBR buttstock, that touted as “soon”, failed to come to market for 2 years ? Then the “improved” Gen 2 UBR was only “improved” for the manufacturer. It eliminated many features of the Gen 1 and cheapened the product for the consumer while making the buttstock less expensive to manufacture. Of course MAGPUL graciously passed their savings on to the consumer. Using the “Gen 2” spiel to promote the lesser quality Gen 2 UBR.
Now, the latest “coming soon” MAGPUL innovation of their uniquely designed suppressor cover, is joined by their copycat remake of the proven Atlas bipod. As Magpul’s market share has grown their product quality has diminished in my opinion.
Shooters. Do yourselves a favor. Dispense with thoughts of the Magpul bipod “coming soon” and spend your money on proven bipod designs. Hell, the USMC issues the Harris bipod to their auto riflemen. That alone should indicate the quality and endurance of the Harris bipod.
You get what you pay for.
FWIW.
On May 6, 2018 at 3:38 pm, moe mensale said:
never mind
On May 6, 2018 at 3:43 pm, moe mensale said:
Ignore the prior post. I haven’t been able to post in several days.
Harris bipods aren’t twice the price of the Magpuls. Depending on the model, they range from $75-$125. Add in a basic Harris adapter (if needed) and they go to $105-$155. The setup I use on my Picatinny railed Colts cost $110.