View Full Version : A middy length MOE handguard?
Jeremy Wills
06-15-10, 17:10
Done some searching and some googling. Not really found much. Obviously found a few other folks starting threads on other boards and thinking like me, why not? Didn't exactly find any threads specifically here, my apologies if I didn't use a good enough keywords in the search button and this has been addressed.
Anyone hear of any plans yet for a mid length MOE handguard? I can't believe a company like Magpul could just completely ignore the mid length crowd. There seems to be plenty of guys going that route and I myself have been reading up on it thinking thats a very good chance of the route I'm taking for my next one.
Was very sad to see there is hardly any mention of a mid length MOE handguard.
Any insight or thoughts appreciated.
you were on the right track with the search function, but i have seen a post or two in here about it. don't remember the titles.
apparently they are coming out sometime this summer. thats what i've heard from a few different guys, but i don't know exact dates, and i'm sure magpul doesn't either. us middy guys aren't gonna be left hangin high and dry tho.
http://www.magpul.com/assets/files/2010Catalog/3-MOE.pdf
Anyone hear of any plans yet for a mid length MOE handguard?
Yes, a rifle length is in the works as well.....
http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2010/01/20/shot-2010-magpul-midlength-and-rifle-handguards-more-moe/
http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/magpul-moe-handguards/imgl4189-800-mt.jpg
Midway has them listed now, but out of stock with est. date of 6/30/10 for black & 7/19/10 for Dark Earth. However, last week they had a date of 6/15/10.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=2319238829
Yes, Midway just keeps making up dates. Here's a post (https://www.m4carbine.net/showpost.php?p=645297&postcount=36) back from when they were quoting an availability date of 5/5/10.
They are in the new catalog at Magpul's website. I want one too but would not let it hold up a build, unless you already have another carbine. The short answer is that it will be out when it's out.
Jeremy Wills
06-15-10, 22:45
Kind of figured thats the case.
It just seems silly to me why they didn't just have the foresight and release all 3 lengths from the get go?
Oh well. Its going to be a while before I get around to this so by the time I do they will finally be out there in the marketplace.
Stick, you post some incredible photos. Keep em coming :D
Cheers all.
J
Looking forward to adding it to my middy build.
It just seems silly to me why they didn't just have the foresight and release all 3 lengths from the get go?
It's not always easy for a company to accurately predict whether or not a product will be relatively successful. Even when you have direct contact with your consumers through a site like this, you have to evaluate how many people will claim interest in a product and then never actually buy it. You also have to consider whether or not the members at a place like this represent the bulk of consumers who will eventually make the product profitable (I would guess no).
Making any product in multiple sizes just increases your upfront investment cost in terms of molds, tooling, production/distribution logistics, etc. It's more economical to release one version (especially the version that clearly makes up the bulk of the AR world these days) and then come out with other versions down the road if appropriate.
Not to digress, but that new MBUS in Stick's picture does look like a much slimmer profile. Im looking forward to their product releases.
landrvrnut22
06-16-10, 09:20
I was just thinking about this the other day. I am patiently waiting one since I can't decide on a rail system.
Not to hijack, anyone have any thoughts on the RRA Half Quad versus the YHM Smooth?
ForTehNguyen
06-16-10, 09:53
waiting on a black and an FDE set of these *whistle*
BravoCompanyUSA
06-16-10, 18:34
Magpul Dynamics (Travis & Chris) doing some BSA drills.
T&E on a prototype BCM gun and prototype Magpul MOE handguards, illumination kit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/bravocompanyusa/EAG%20Magpul%20Dynamics%20TE/travisBSA.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/bravocompanyusa/EAG%20Magpul%20Dynamics%20TE/travis.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/bravocompanyusa/EAG%20Magpul%20Dynamics%20TE/chris.jpg
That gun can run fast!
SeriousStudent
06-16-10, 19:04
That is exactly what I am waiting for on my first BCM Middy - the MOE handguard and Illum kit with an X300. :D
The second BCM middy I have is one of the new lightweights, and sports a Troy 11" Extreme rail.
IIRC the SHOT show photos at the Magpul booth showed a potential date of August for the release of mid and rifle length. Look for the photo of the printed note held in the hand.
In all other considerations, Magpul doesn't say until after they do. Can't blame them, it stops a lot of grief and provides a stock answer.
Pun intended.:D
IIRC the SHOT show photos at the Magpul booth showed a potential date of August for the release of mid and rifle length. Look for the photo of the printed note held in the hand.
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs147.snc3/17440_1195391656486_1579290309_30539029_772005_n.jpg
The picture with dates was never released by Magpul, and its not a timeline people should bank on. I'm sure a lot of you guys remember how badly people were crying when Magpul wasn't able to meet good faith timelines, which is why we don't get the same info anymore.
Not to digress, but that new MBUS in Stick's picture does look like a much slimmer profile. Im looking forward to their product releases.
No sir, its just the angle, those are standard MBUS in that shot.
Sorry.
arizonaranchman
06-17-10, 12:49
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs147.snc3/17440_1195391656486_1579290309_30539029_772005_n.jpg
Mark,
What's that line "PMag 5 / 10 / 15"? Is that smaller magazines for 5, 10 and 15 rds I assume? Anyone know?
Mark,
What's that line "PMag 5 / 10 / 15"? Is that smaller magazines for 5, 10 and 15 rds I assume? Anyone know?
Yes. Download the 2010 Magpul catalog for some more info. The mags are on page 9.
http://www.alliedarmory.com/stuff/Magpul2010Catalog.pdf
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