There is a ton of new apparel to be found on the Magpul website today. They released three new sweatshirts and three new t-shirts just in time to stuff some stockings.
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Magpul Releases MS1 Padded Sling
Magpul’s new MS1 Padded Sling retains the functionality of their MS1 Sling but adds a very slick padded area. That means that like the original MS1, the new MS1 Padded Sling works well as a 2 point or single point sling and can be adjusted for length easily with the MS1 slider.
The most notable difference is the addition of padding. Magpul added the padding using a unique variable width tubular webbing that allows the body of the sling to widen seamlessly to adjust for the width of the closed cell foam padding. There are no folds, extra seams, or transitions between materials which allows the sling to move more freely with the wearer and prevents snagging on gear.
Magpul AFG Comparison Images
Just in case your were wondering about the relative size of the new M-LOK AFG, Magpul produced these handy images. You can check out all three flavors of the AFG at Magpul.
Specs:
MAG411-BLK AFG
Length:5.6″
Weight: 2.9oz
MAG414-BLK AFG-2
Length: 4.7″
Weight: 2.5oz
MAG598-BLK M-LOK AFG
Length: 3.8″
Weight: 1.2oz
Magpul MBUS Pro Offset Sights
JTT readers knew about these sights first. Magpul is releasing new MBUS Pro Offset Sights and they are probably going to rock… hard.
By now you should know that the MBUS Pro Sights are really, really nice. They boast things like steel construction, Melonite finish, tool-less adjustment, solid detent lockup, and a very compact form factor. The good news is that the new MBUS Pro Offset Sights will have all the same features and they will deliver those features at the same price. That’s right. I said the new offset sights will cost the same as the original MBUS Pros which are pretty reasonably priced for what you get. It surprised me too.
I have been using offset sights for some time and they continue to grow on me. They tend to see wider acceptance on rifles with higher magnification optics where they serve as a not only a backup sighting system but a faster one for closer targets. However, I have also found them to be valuable with any optic, even red dot sights. I live in a place where it gets very cold. Moving between a heated home and the icy cold polar vortex parked over my house can fog even high quality optics. I have never had one of my Aimpoints become mechanically disabled but I have fogged them before. A fogged optic is easy to deal with if you have offset sights.
The new sights are available to order right now and they will being shipping immediately. Check out the new MBUS Pro Offset Sights at Magpul.
New M-LOK Shotgun Forends and M-LOK AFG from Magpul
Magpul announced two new products today: M-LOK Shotgun Forends for the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500/590 and an all new M-LOK AFG.
M-LOK Shotgun Forends
Magpul introduced M-LOK compatible forends for both the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 series shotguns. Their shotgun furniture is, in my opinion, already the best you can buy. The addition of the M-LOK attachment system is just the icing on the cake. It is now easier than ever to add accessories like slings and lights to your shotgun forend.
Before the introduction of Magpul’s shotgun forends, there weren’t many shotgun lights that could truly give the integrated units a run for their money. I have found that using a Magpul forend with the pistol light of your choice or Inforce WML solves many of the issues (bulk, exposed wires from tape switches, placing the switch where it can always be operated regardless of forend position, etc.) associated with shotgun mounted lights.
M-LOK AFG
Several of you were unsatisfied when Magpul introduced M-LOK rail sections intended to be used with the rail mounted AFG. It seemed counter-intuitive to go through the trouble of creating a standardized direct-connect system and then use a separate rail to attach accessories. Magpul heard your cries. Here is what they have to say about the new M-LOK AFG:
The M-LOK AFG is an M-LOK compatible update of the original Magpul AFG & AFG2, the original products that changed the way shooters think about forend grips. A new radiused curve grip area allows greater freedom in placement of the M-LOK AFG on the hand guard while still maintaining correct wrist angles and ergonomics. A streamlined, minimalist design molded of our reinforced polymer material creates a one-piece, high strength grip that weighs a mere 1.2 ounces including hardware. The M-LOK AFG is ¾” shorter than the AFG2 while maintaining a similar gripping surface area for a smaller mounting footprint on hand guards with just as much room for the shooter’s hand. The forward finger index, similar to the original AFG, provides additional options in gripping and hand placement, while a contoured rear surface allows placing the M-LOK AFG directly in front of an M-LOK MVG for a combination that provides even more versatility.
If you like the original AFG and AFG-2, you can keep your original AFG and AFG-2. They are remaining in production because M1913 Picatinny aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Magpul MBUS Pro Offset Sights!?!?!
Look closely at that last picture of the M-LOK AFG. Notice anything? Magpul seems to have dropped a little Easter Egg on us! It looks like you can expect MBUS Pro Offset sights soon.