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Magpul has done it again. After extensive development, field testing, and optimization, they have released a bipod that is impressive and will make the competition tremble: Magpul Bipod - here in our SPARTANAT test.

The evolution of the bipod: Magpul is quite charmingly dominant and claims the position of the best bipod for itself. Justified? We will see. First, here's a video from Magpul as a teaser:

Enough propaganda, now let's take a closer look.

The Magpul bipod weighs 326 grams with integrated mounting (in our case M-LOK), which is almost 50 grams less compared to the all-time favorite Harris bipod. Additionally, with the Harris bipod, there is the mounting weight, which brings the weight savings to about 100 grams.

The heart of the bipod consists of T6061 aluminum, surrounded by a polymer layer. Unlike the Harris bipod, there are no spring mechanisms here; everything is operated by muscle power. The legs can be extended with light resistance, where they are then locked. To fold them back, the round button on the top of each leg must be pressed once.

This weight reduction not only reduces the overall weight but also gives the bipod a sleek design, which provides fewer snag points and generally makes it maintenance-free following the KISS (Keep it simple and Stupid) principle.

The legs are 16cm long and can extend to 26cm. The buttons attached to the upper half must be pressed while extending the leg. For those who don't need it that long, there are six length options to choose from.

Here you can also see the adjustment of the axis (center-mounted rotation knob). This knob allows not only for adjusting the bipod to up to 40° on the side but also offers a horizontal adjustment of up to 50° - providing a tracking capability. Both adjustments are operated via the rotation knob, and even with the side adjustment locked, tracking is still possible.

If you opt for the M-LOK mounting, you will be rewarded with an ultra-flat mounting that, while not as quick to attach as other variants, holds absolutely securely.

Other variants of the integrated mounting are Picatinny and A.R.M.S. - those using KeyMod are out of luck. No wonder, M-LOK is Magpul's own competition to KeyMod.

This is how the bipod looks in the folded state on the weapon. What we particularly like is that the space behind the bipod is not affected, as with the Harris bipod (see the video and comparison image below). The bipod only needs two M-LOK spaces, and that's it; everything else is easily accessible.

Here's a direct comparison with the good old Harris. It's clear that the Harris was designed for hunting rifles/bolt action rifles with the known front pin. For AR platforms, this pin must be attached to a Picatinny adapter and then to the weapon. Clumsy, heavy, suboptimal.

The best improvement over Harris is the adjustment knob, which is located on the underside with Magpul instead of the rear (Harris). This allows for a full-handed grip to achieve the desired tightness. Although Harris has a lever as an optional accessory, the operation is very fiddly and far from quick.

By the way, if you don't like the feet of the Magpul, you can opt for various claws - depending on the terrain for better grip. This is especially interesting for large caliber weapons with recoil.

In our testing, we have only shot on level ground and with .223 caliber. In this application, the Magpul bipod performs extremely well, especially for sitting shooting on a regular table with the 26cm total height allowing for perfect firing. The same goes for shooting in the lying position: the 16cm works perfectly for shooting flat.

What else did we notice? Unlike the Harris bipod, the Magpul bipod has a very fine play when unfolded, moving forward and backward. This is where the shooter's personal preferences come into play: some prefer it very rigid, while others prefer this slight movement of the firearm during the shot/recoil. We think it's great because it ensures that the bipod stays exactly where it was (even on smooth surfaces). With the Harris, we have often had the problem in the past that the bipod jumped, requiring complete realignment for follow-up shots. A colleague even once hit a target from another shooter because the bipod had hopped.

CONCLUSION: Whether the Magpul bipod will become the new standard and surpass everything else, time will tell. Currently, it can definitely be said that Magpul has created a real alternative when it comes to bipods. Priced absolutely competitively, especially considering the mounting and lever needed with Harris, easy and simple operation, more features with nearly 100 grams less weight? The answer is not too difficult - RECOMMENDED without any doubt.

HERE is the SPARTANAT video introducing the Magpul Bipod.

The Magpul Bipod is available in Black or FDE with Picatinny, A.R.M.S., or M-LOK mounting at Horner Arms for 145 Euros.

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