In a surprise move, Magpul announces two shooting braces, the BSL and BTR.
In the case of both models, they are compatible with Mil-Spec carbine receiver extension equipped AR Pistols. They are not compatible with proprietary, pistol, or commercial receiver extensions.
Don’t forget, all ATF, NFA, state and local rules and laws apply, where applicable, which brings us to another point.
No, there isn’t an ATF letter and there won’t be one. BATFE no longer issues letters for individual accessories, having changed their policy to only examine complete firearms to determine whether they meet current regulations. As with any firearm accessory, it’s up to the manufacturer and user to properly use the braces.
Features:
• Designed and intended for use as a stabilizing accessory for one-handed firing
• Toolless, single-handed LOP adjustment
• Ambidextrous rear QD cup allows sling tension to be applied while firing with one hand to improve stability
• Compatible with Mil-Spec carbine receiver extensions
• High-strength polymer and metal construction
• M-LOK compatible slots for additional sling mounting options
Features:
• Designed and intended for use as a stabilizing accessory for one-handed firing
• Toolless, single-handed LOP adjustment
• Ambidextrous rear QD cup allows sling tension to be applied while firing with one hand to improve stability
• Compatible with Mil-Spec carbine receiver extensions
• High-strength polymer and metal constructions
• M-LOK compatible slot for additional sling mounting options
I’m not surprised magpul made these since the market is there but I honestly was really happy with there previous comments regarding SBRs being silly being NFA items (paraphrasing). Either way big fan of magpul, I’m sure these are high quality.
Really confused with their sling mount placement. I read the comment and I understand but I would think that a better position for sling tension would be above the grip.
by putting it there it’s less likely to be shouldered. it actually makes perfect sense.
…and yet none of the other brace manufacturers bother use that logic. Hrrm.
Curious as to why they went with the blade format from half a decade ago instead of the shape that the vast majority of users prefer: SBA3.
Perhaps the next generation will be a solid budget-y variant of the SBA3, which is deliciously comfy and deliciously overpriced.
Also, let’s be realistic: It’s “brace,” not brace.
While I am glad to see that Magpul has finally produced an AR pistol brace, I am disappointed in the aesthetics of their offerings.
These two braces look rather bland, in comparison to the rest of Magpul’s AR furniture offerings.
Outside of the context of this product announcement, I would hardly have been able to guess that Magpul had produced them.
They just do not seem to match at all with the established look of their pistol grips and forends.
Even still, I will probably try one these, when the become available for purchase.
The KAK blade “brace” that these mimic is THE MOST uncomfortable way to shoot an AR. The Tailhook, SBA3, and similar designs all get it…too bad Magpul doesn’t.