Magpul announcing MS3 sling and new stocks out next month! [Archive]

VIP3R 237

11-23-11, 19:33

The wait is over! Magpul announced today on facebook that the MS3 sling and new stocks will be out next month! Looks like magpul will be getting more of may paycheck once again...

I apologize if this is in the wrong section.

ForTehNguyen

11-23-11, 19:35

I am interested, got any new details on it?

VIP3R 237

11-23-11, 19:43

Thats all ive heard so far, im sure magpul will keep it pretty tight lipped until next month. It'll be nice to use my asap and rsa once the sling hits the makmet.

Inkslinger

11-23-11, 20:21

They redesigned the hardware. Changed the sling material and made it wider. 1-1/2"

StevieJ309

11-23-11, 20:39

well, shit. I was going to use a CTR on my new build but now I'll have to wait and see what they come out with.

ForTehNguyen

11-23-11, 21:34

thank god its wider, the webbing was way too narrow on the MS2

Wiggity

11-23-11, 21:43

I'm excited to see how this turns out

VIP3R 237

11-23-11, 21:57

Im excited to see what new stocks are coming out. Hopefully a moe with battery storage without the friction lock and weight of the acs. Example imod.

zombie killer

11-23-11, 22:23

Dozer

11-23-11, 22:30

They redesigned the hardware. Changed the sling material and made it wider. 1-1/2"

The overall design of the sling is the same, but all the components are made in-house. The webbing is 1-1/4" not 1-1/2" wide.

kmrtnsn

11-23-11, 22:34

The overall design of the sling is the same, but all the components are made in-house. The webbing is 1-1/4" not 1-1/2" wide.

Wider is definately better. As for the stocks, I hope that there is a model for Avtomat Kalashnikova.

MSteele

11-23-11, 22:53

I imagine the weight of the hardware is less and the material is not as slick. Can't wait to get it but I got a feeling that they will be out of stock real fast...

M4Fundi

11-23-11, 23:43

I handled the new sling and I think they have it truly dialed in now. I look forward to running one soon.

The CTR is still perfect IMHO and I love the friction locks on the CTR and ACS. The only thing I would like to see is the toe curved a bit.

Armadillo

11-25-11, 22:37

Darn, I just ordered a UBR.

I wonder if there will be something that I will like more.

Any news on the date of the new stocks?

Kfgk14

11-25-11, 22:38

I don't know what they could do in new stocks, but they seem to have that Steve Jobs touch, creating products to supply demands nobody thought they had.

The Rat

11-26-11, 01:18

Hopefully by 'next month' they mean 'right at the start of December' because my primary AR is going to get a new stock to go along with the A5 buffer tube kit waiting for it.

Ronin64

11-26-11, 01:25

I have been waiting for this new sling. I've been putting of redoing my sling forever because of this.

Eurodriver

11-26-11, 06:01

Hopefully by 'next month' they mean 'right at the start of December' because my primary AR is going to get a new stock to go along with the A5 buffer tube kit waiting for it.

Not a dis at magpul, but I would not be surprised if they do not release any stocks until after SHOT at the end of January.

TehLlama

11-26-11, 07:27

I'm wondering if the MS3 hardware is something that could be purchased by itself? I've seen some very sexy VCAS-MS2 Hybrids, and moving to 1- 1/4" hardware seems like it would only improve how those work.

I'm back to not caring when MagPul turns anything loose in the wild - if it's good enough (usually is) and priced well enough (usually is) I'll buy as many as makes sense (usually do).

devinsdad

11-26-11, 11:14

I've yet to take Magpul at their word for releasing anything they say on time. If they said next month, which would make good sense as to capitalize on Christmas, but I'll expect to see in in Mar - Apr time frame.

zombie killer

11-26-11, 11:42

I bet Black releases in December, other colors starting in January.

EzGoingKev

11-26-11, 22:19

They redesigned the hardware.

Is this a pic of the new hardware?

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/---49QJ8NuGU/TtG5LxuUv0I/AAAAAAAAD78/6lULBtzmn2Y/s800/image.jpg

kmrtnsn

11-26-11, 22:21

Is this a pic of the new hardware?

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/---49QJ8NuGU/TtG5LxuUv0I/AAAAAAAAD78/6lULBtzmn2Y/s800/image.jpg

Yep, new hardwear.

VIP3R 237

11-30-11, 19:37

Military times released info on the new stock.

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2011/11/30/new-magpul-stocks-acs-l-and-str/

I really like the STR stock, looks like the vltor I/e mods and sopmod have more competition. I may have to own a str when they hit the stores.

rezin23

11-30-11, 19:46

Any photos of the new sling?

Underwood 43

11-30-11, 19:51

Here is what gear scout says: http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2011/11/30/new-magpul-stocks-acs-l-and-str/

usmcvet

11-30-11, 19:54

Dozer

Any word on the 40 round pmag?

Underwood 43

11-30-11, 19:56

They are on magpuls website
stocks and sling

Stickman

11-30-11, 21:54

They are on magpuls website
stocks and sling

As placeholders, not actually for sale yet.

VIP3R 237

11-30-11, 23:09

Im hearing the stocks should be hitting dealers mid december, right in time for christmas im hoping.

viperashes

12-01-11, 01:00

I do like the aesthetics of the ACS-L, but I've never been particularly fond of storage style stocks, with the UBR being the exception. I'm not overly concerned with weight, I just don't see the need to store batteries on my rifle when I replace them as often as I do.

Stickman

12-01-11, 01:05

http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Magpul%206/IMG_0186-A-1000-Stick.jpg

CLHC

12-01-11, 01:19

I'm just curious about that ACS-L stock there Stickman. Is that storage one-sided or a through-and-through like the UBR?

viperashes

12-01-11, 03:03

One sided like the original ACS. It was mentioned in a previous post.

B.A. Baracus

12-01-11, 09:19

Brownells already has the MS3 for pre-order, so at least it will give you an idea of the pricepoint for these slings. Not sure when they'll be available to be shipped though.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=45191/Product/MS3-MULTI-MISSION-SLING

Outlaw621

12-01-11, 09:35

TomMcC

12-01-11, 10:35

I got a chance to handle the MS3 at the Larue Range day and I must say I'm very excited. Every piece was well thought out and improved upon, the locking mechanisms are much easier to use and made in house. Truly worth the wait.

How is the function of the adjustment slider? Many have complained that the MS2 does not adjust well. Mine is almost non-functional.

Stickman

12-01-11, 12:03

I'm just curious about that ACS-L stock there Stickman. Is that storage one-sided or a through-and-through like the UBR?

Think of the ACS-L as a clone of the ACS, just without the battery tubes. The storage is one sided, just like its sibling.

OldState

12-01-11, 12:12

Is the QD slot anti rotational?

Stickman

12-01-11, 12:45

Is the QD slot anti rotational?

The one I have is not a production model, and I had to pull a QD off another stock, so I'm not sure. The original images which were released show the ACS-L without the QD, which appears to have been an oversight on the part of someone. The ACS-L DOES come with the QD cup regardless of what the first released Magpul images are showing.

I know that isn't much of a straight forward answer to your question, but I don't want to BS you.

OldState

12-01-11, 13:49

The one I have is not a production model, and I had to pull a QD off another stock, so I'm not sure. The original images which were released show the ACS-L without the QD, which appears to have been an oversight on the part of someone. The ACS-L DOES come with the QD cup regardless of what the first released Magpul images are showing.

I know that isn't much of a straight forward answer to your question, but I don't want to BS you.

I got ya. I would like to see that added by all the manufacturers though. The one in my Vltor is useless because the sling is EASILY twisted.

I would have been more excited about possible improvement with their sling, but with the release of that Mount-slot 2-1 tri glide, the sling would have to be a lot better than a Vickers.

ForTehNguyen

12-09-11, 16:54

DSG Arms has MS3 and the new stocks for preorder. Wider webbing is much appreciated

http://dsgarms.com/images/products/MAG503BLK.jpg

http://dsgarms.com/images/products/MAG503BLK_2.jpg

suthrncop66

12-09-11, 17:00

looks good really like

KurtD

12-09-11, 19:16

and it looks like they replaced that silky nylon!

MCS

12-09-11, 19:20

I want to replace my MS2 with this. I like that it's wider than the previous.

Clobbersauras

12-09-11, 21:06

I had an MS2 sling fail on me when I was on course last weekend. We were doing transition drills and when I let my rifle hang during the transition the quick release fob caught between the rifle and my chest rig. It released the rifle and into the dirt it went. I contacted Magpul about the design issue but no response yet.

The other issue I had with it was that it got pretty uncomfortable after about mid day both days. It's just too narrow. I was only shooting a 10" rifle too. It looks like they have addressed the issues with their new design, but too little too late for those stuck with the less than impressive MS2.

Interestingly, most of the other guys on the course ran BFG Vickers slings. The MS2 really out performed the Vickers during shoulder change drills and transitions (when it wasn't dumping my rifle in the dirt), but, none of the Vickers users complained about shoulder discomfort or dumped their rifle.

ForTehNguyen

12-09-11, 21:26

single point is always faster for shoulder transitions than two point

Ando

12-10-11, 01:31

Like the wide, but will miss the silky smoothness of my current sling.

Dozer

12-10-11, 09:36

Like the wide, but will miss the silky smoothness of my current sling.

The MS3 webbing feels almost as smooth as the MS2 and does not roll like the MS2..

Bowser

12-12-11, 16:25

Does the slider adjust like the VCAS sling now or is it still the same as the MS2?

cgcorrea

12-22-11, 21:29

Does the slider adjust like the VCAS sling now or is it still the same as the MS2?

I was curious about this as well.

svtpwnz

12-22-11, 22:00

Darn, I just ordered a UBR.

I wonder if there will be something that I will like more.

Any news on the date of the new stocks?

Same here, I just put a FDE UBR on my DDM4. I would like a new one for the Colt though.

ForTehNguyen

12-22-11, 23:28

its available at DSG Arms and Aim Surplus. I ordered two of them and the magpul precision dvd

Bowser

12-23-11, 16:53

Just got the MS3 slings from the FedEx man for the shop. It still adjusts like the MS2, which I'm not really a fan of. I like the way the VCAS sling adjusts better. The fabric is still soft and slides fairly easily. I do like how the webbing is wider. Feels comfortable but I will still use my VCAS sling for now. The hooks worked just fine on my KAC QD swivel rings.

Vapor Trail

12-23-11, 17:24

magpul stuff rocks

Bowser

12-24-11, 02:49

http://i.imgur.com/cCBKB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TV9pI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RUF9C.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Pkk22.jpg

MSteele

12-24-11, 13:17

Just got mine in the mail today and it feels better on then the MS2. The new hardware is nice but I miss the swivel and QD attachment. It is lighter let see how it holds up.

snakedoctor

12-25-11, 12:33

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6570204063_894a361825_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57942327@N05/6570204063/)

021411

12-25-11, 15:45

Here's my MS3 on an IKH SLAP end plate. The new hardware is pretty spacious. It freely slides side to side without issues.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2rc0b5h.jpg

handyandy

12-25-11, 23:19

I got my MS3 in the mail Saturday and I got a few minutes to fiddle with it tonight. The wider webbing is a big plus! The hardware is well designed and very nice. Even though it's all plastic, I'm sure it will hold up fine. I hope to get to the range this week to give it a go.

trinydex

12-25-11, 23:22

Wiggity

12-26-11, 01:49

i hadn't gathered that all the hardware is plastic from the pictures. interesting.

Why is it interesting? They make all their stuff from plastic.

trinydex

12-26-11, 06:47

i didn't know the mechanisms in the hooks could be done in plastic

Dozer

12-26-11, 09:46

Why is it interesting? They make all their stuff from plastic.

The body of the paraclip is made of polymer. The lever on it is metal with a melonite finish.

superstratjunky

12-28-11, 12:12

Mine arrives on Fri from Amazon

markm

12-28-11, 12:22

I see a lot of WIDER appreciation here...

Have you guys tried the IDF slings??? They're basically car seatbelt material... Very wide, Clip attachment, and dirt cheap.

Dos Cylindros

12-28-11, 13:09

My MS3 showed up yesterday while I was at work. The plastic hardware seems very well done and the new "paraclip" attachment points are very nice. The locking feature is much better than the two different attachment points on the MS2, and I really like how they are now the same at both ends. The wider material is much more comfortable thand the MS2, and all in I would say Magpul has a much improved product.

JW1069

12-30-11, 13:39

I would expect the snap clips on the MS3 to hold up better than the snap shackle on the MS2 at a fraction of the weight. Well done.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/JW1069/MAD/0042.jpg

K1tt3n5

12-30-11, 14:41

I received mine last week, but haven't gotten a chance to use it. So far do good!

C4IGrant

12-30-11, 16:02

We now have these in stock!

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=MS3

C4

Omen

12-30-11, 20:02

We now have these in stock!

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=MS3

C4

It's showing as out of stock on the drop down for both FDE and Black. Gone already?

yugotprblms

01-03-12, 22:34

It's showing as out of stock on the drop down for both FDE and Black. Gone already?

I am curious about this as well, has Magpul just not released the FDE version yet?

C4IGrant

01-04-12, 09:44

It's showing as out of stock on the drop down for both FDE and Black. Gone already?

Nope. Black is in stock.

C4

C4IGrant

01-04-12, 09:45

I am curious about this as well, has Magpul just not released the FDE version yet?

Not released yet.

C4

steve--oh

01-07-12, 10:16

I see a lot of WIDER appreciation here...

Have you guys tried the IDF slings??? They're basically car seatbelt material... Very wide, Clip attachment, and dirt cheap.

mark that's soooo 1990s! Next you're going to be trying to tell us iron sights are still relevant!

smm345

02-02-12, 20:27

Alright, now that the MS3s have been in use for awhile, what would be the verdict with respect to a comparison to the MS2? Or more directly, should I retire my MS2 for one?

Fried Chicken Blowout

02-02-12, 20:59

Retire the MS2 for the MS3... I did. I know have 3 of the MS3 slings. I also retired a BFG 2 point in favor of the MS3. They are a huge improvement.

GlockWRX

02-02-12, 22:17

Does the slider adjust like the VCAS sling now or is it still the same as the MS2?

Can anyone that has an MS3 answer this question? I really like the improved hardware but would like to know if the slide adjustment has been improved as well.

handyandy

02-03-12, 08:01

I think the MS3 is a big improvement comfort wise, but the slide isn't much of an improvement, if any at all. If you want a good adjuster for 2 point use, I would say go with a BFG sling. I'm partial to my old ones with the metal adjusters, but that's me.

Can anyone that has an MS3 answer this question? I really like the improved hardware but would like to know if the slide adjustment has been improved as well.