uscmCorps Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 From Airsoft-News.eu: Update from Magpul PTS- their catalogue of new products just got bigger. Receiver in black and dark earth is very interesting, but MIAD with optional back strap is even nicer: Shot Show just finished and I would like to provide news update for our upcoming new products. - Magpul PTS AR Metal Receiver: This is original design from Magpul. It fits TM type Ver II gear box. - Magpul PTS MIAD Grip (Full Kit): This is an upgraded version MIAD Grip for airsoft AR15/M4 and the back straps are changeable. Please find the attached photos for your reference. Regards Magpul Professional Training & Simulation Division. MIAD looks great, although still appears to be missing the front strap with the Magpul trigger guard installed. Surprised they were able to get the grip to work considering all the removable strap parts plus have room to hold the motor still. The new receiver is pretty sexy. I'd like more info on the PMAGs though... especially cost and release dates. Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco5150 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Any idea on release dates? Link to post Share on other sites
orca Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Front straps Magpul Airsoft MIADs are not interchangeable, only the back straps. So no integrated trigger guards. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted February 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Front straps Magpul Airsoft MIADs are not interchangeable, only the back straps. So no integrated trigger guards. At least the new MIADs look like they'll bud up nicely to the magpul trigger guard this time. Link to post Share on other sites
orca Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yes they should great. It's curious how early on, before the airsoft MIAD, peeps were able to mod real MIADS to work. I wonder how well those held up? Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 i think that was only for the PTW's though. Link to post Share on other sites
jagfish Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 i think that was only for the PTW's though. Yup, you're right. I have one on my PTW now.... Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Jim it's a shame you didn't document how you did it as that would have made a great 'how to' Also did you get your CASV through in the end???? Link to post Share on other sites
jagfish Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Jim it's a shame you didn't document how you did it as that would have made a great 'how to' Also did you get your CASV through in the end???? Actually, I got it from another fellow. However, someone on the PTW owner's form wrote up a great "how to"...but it's for PTW.... http://www.systema-europe.com/Forum/forum_...728&KW=MIAD VLTOR VIS-2A upper just made it through last week... Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 The lack of info on the PMAGs is killing me! All we've heard so far is that it'll be offered as a mid-cap and I have heard from multiple sources now that it will only be available in with the windowless style. A couple thoughts: (1) PMAGs with windows and simulated rounds (ala STAR UMP and SIG 552 mags) would be pretty cool. (2) "Standard" RS PMAGs (without windows) cost US$14.95. "Maglevel" RS PMAGs (with windows) cost US$17.95. Is it possible that the PTS version will be similarly priced? Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 http://www.systema-europe.com/Forum/forum_...728&KW=MIAD "Access Denied" Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 The lack of info on the PMAGs is killing me! All we've heard so far is that it'll be offered as a mid-cap and I have heard from multiple sources now that it will only be available in with the windowless style. A couple thoughts: (1) PMAGs with windows and simulated rounds (ala STAR UMP and SIG 552 mags) would be pretty cool. (2) "Standard" RS PMAGs (without windows) cost US$14.95. "Maglevel" RS PMAGs (with windows) cost US$17.95. Is it possible that the PTS version will be similarly priced? I will have a word with Magpul and see if there is an estimate on when these will hit the streets. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Ooo... MIAD! A proper MIAD! Must buy! Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I will have a word with Magpul and see if there is an estimate on when these will hit the streets. Please remind them of the importance that the PMAGs feed well. Magpul PTS has been out sourcing a lot of their work to G&P (e.g. their Magpul AEG and M4 Conversion Kit). No one's gonna buy Magpul PMAGs with G&P mag internals. That'd be a waste of money. I have enough G&P Mid-caps collecting dust as it is and I wouldn't want to add some PMAGs to those. If they want an example of a good M4 mid-cap... they should take a look at the S.Arms M4 Mid-caps. Heck, I'd be fine if the PMAGs were Standard 68 rounders. They just have to feed each and every time. Link to post Share on other sites
orca Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sam skirted around the PMAG price when asked directly at Shotshow and more recently last week. Mainly due to the fact they have not settled on what the midcaps internals will actually be yet. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Even the MAG mags rock! I'm looking to buy a real PMAG with window, print a 5.56 graphic, and cut it up to drop marui locap internals in. Link to post Share on other sites
-=OGGY=- Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Wow, I'm surprized no one has said anything about that receiver. If I didn't have a project started I would definatly pick one up. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sam skirted around the PMAG price when asked directly at Shotshow and more recently last week. Mainly due to the fact they have not settled on what the midcaps internals will actually be yet. Mid-caps would easily be the most popular, but if they don't feed well, then nothing will kill sales faster than consumer reports stating so. I say, if in doubt... go with standard-caps. They did that with their Magpul PTS mags (and the only thing that might have hurt those sales was the logo on the side of the mags). Even the MAG mags rock! I'm looking to buy a real PMAG with window, print a 5.56 graphic, and cut it up to drop marui locap internals in. Won't you have to adjust the height of the mag too? From what I heard, most people who have modified PMAGs for AEGs, have found them to be very loose in the mag well due to differing dimensions between RS and airsoft mags. And they cut off a section off the top of the mag to work with Airsoft mag internals. I would have tried it myself by now... except living in Cali isn't very conducive to buying large capacity RS mags. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Won't you have to adjust the height of the mag too? From what I heard, most people who have modified PMAGs for AEGs, have found them to be very loose in the mag well due to differing dimensions between RS and airsoft mags. And they cut off a section off the top of the mag to work with Airsoft mag internals. I would have tried it myself by now... except living in Cali isn't very conducive to buying large capacity RS mags. Yep, but I'm used to doing it after cutting up bakes for Russian kit. Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 The thing is, although the Magpul receiver is very aesthetically pleasing, it is still just a basic metal receiver set. I wish more companies would follow King Arms lead and actual add more features to their receiver sets. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'd buy a KA receiver if they released with COLT trades. As is, no interest. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 The thing is, although the Magpul receiver is very aesthetically pleasing, it is still just a basic metal receiver set. I wish more companies would follow King Arms lead and actual add more features to their receiver sets. True. But at least they're not recycling the same M4 receiver again and again like G&P has been doing. They've recreated a somewhat unique looking MBK which will aesthetically set it off from the KA/G&P standard M4 receivers. If the upper receiver is still a standard G&P upper, then it's no surprise that they didn't build in the bolt catch feature now common on the KA MBKs. Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 totaly agree with you uscmCorps, but it's getting to the point now where im looking for something extra for my bucks. Still can't afford a PTW (Although the amount I've spent on some of my M4's I might as well have ) Link to post Share on other sites
Massumma Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I jus like the fact that its going to be available in FDE. And its more than just aesthetics; it seems more ergonomically pleasing. If you look at the front of the magwell, that looks alot more comfortable to grip than a standard M4 lower. I know I'm going to be buying one. Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Wonder what the price is going to be. Also, the pmags look like they're made out of a different material than their real pmags. If thats the case then that just ###### me the hell off IF and only IF these mags are priced higher than the real steel pmags. Everything ive said is pure speculation so i really hope someone at magpul is reading this and listening. Link to post Share on other sites
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