This bipod is almost as good as a Harris and if counting a Picatinny to swivel stud adapter its 5 -6oz lighter than my Harris S 6-9" which is the main reason I bought it.
The good.
Its lightweight and 5-6oz on the end of your gun makes a difference, the legs deploy quickly and easily, the pan and tilt are adjusted on one large knurled nut, there is plenty of range of motion both pan and tilt, you can easily use the bipod legs panned to the side on walls/barricades, the legs adjust height easily, and the bipod takes a heavy forward load with no impression that you are straining it.
The not so good.
The legs are a little difficult to deploy in a smooth one handed operation, they open at an angle so you need to flatten out your hand and push and one of them likes to bind, I am sure practice will make it easier to do but its something I noticed. Folding the legs back up is also tricky using your left hand its super easy to fold the left leg but you have to contort your wrist to push the button on the right side to fold the leg. Again I am sure practice will make it easier but its something I noticed.
The pan and tilt are a single adjustment that is in a sort of inconvenient place if you are used to the Harris system with a lever add on this is certainly an adjustment you will have to make. Maybe someone will make a lever that can be added to nut for this bipod.
Also it seems no matter how tight you get that nut it won't lock out either adjustment and it seems to loosen once you start using it. So if you love the fact that you can set and lock your Harris that might be a deal breaker for you. Its not for me, with the nut very tight you can set the tilt and it will stay put, just not locked as solid as a Harris would be.
There is a slight rattle to the bipod the fit between the polymer outer shell of the bipod and the metal inner legs is a tiny bit loose and it does make a very small amount of noise. Its nothing major, its not loud but it is there.
Overall this bipod is good, it has good features, seems very well made, is strong, lightweight and durable. Its just not quite as good as a Harris for precision shooting since you cant easily lock the tilt/pan.
I would recommend it but just know the limitations of the product.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.57 x 3.94 x 2.87 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.42 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 11.04 ounces |
| Brand Name | Magpul |
| Model Name | MAG951-BLK |
| Color | Black |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | RSR Group, Inc |
| Part Number | MAG951-BLK |
| Style | A.R.M.S. 17S Style |
| Included Components | Bipod |
| Size | A.R.M.S. 17S Style |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
