If you are looking for an adjustable, lightweight (11.3oz), rugged and low cost Picatinny rail attached bipod, with no adapters needed - This is the one.
Most other bipods are 16oz and up, and require additional parts to attach which will add even more weight. Bad idea - keep it simple.
UTG Low-Profile Universal Picatinny & Swivel-Stud Bipod Model #TL-BP69ST
I and my friends have used and abused this bipod and it has not failed us even once.
It attaches to your front rail with a simple screw on attachment (be careful not to over-torque the screw, although this bipod is one of the best I have used, it is made of aluminum (type unspecified).
If you do not need the mount to swivel, and most do not - you can use a little Loc-Tite on the screw when installing and it's not going anywhere. Keep in mind, after you Loc-Tite the screw you will lose the swivel function.
Part of its' durability is due to the well designed legs and feet. The feet are of a sled design and are reversible. The sled feet reduce wear and tear on the bipod as well as the shooter and makes for a fast, smooth deployment and recovery.
I have seen and used other static feet and rubber feet designs tear apart and bend with very little use. They can also be very rough of the shooter.
An additional advantage to the sled feet design is "no dig-in" when deploying which if you are not prepared can be very dangerous and very painful. In a Tactical or Self-Defense scenario the extra time needed to deploy a static design may cost you or a loved one their life.
The sled feet design also speed up recovery, again saving valuable time in a Tactical or Self-Defense scenario.
Faster deployment is further enhanced with UTG's "Posi-Lock" buttons which lock solid (no leg compression even with extended use).
There is a locking button on each leg. You have to push it down (that is, toward the ground), not in, to swing the leg out. The leg length is set by unscrewing the knurled section, which allows the lower part of the leg to slide up into the upper part. Once the length is properly set, tighten the knurled section firmly--the leg will stay set even if slammed down on the ground.
Another durability thought, this bipod doesn't have the exposed springs like many other designs. Maybe it's just me, but I don't like digging mud and debris out of the springs. Exposed springs could even be a failure point down the road.
The adjustable height is perfect. I've seen this bipod used on all types of AR/M4s and even AK-47s with 30 round mags. No Problem
Thank you UTG for doing it right..!
UTG Low-Profile Deluxe Universal Picatinny & Swivel-Stud Bipod Model #TL-BP69ST
- Color: Black
- Brand: UTG
- Model: TL-BP69ST
- Released on: 2009-10-14
- Dimensions: 2.00 pounds(11.3oz)
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
UTG Low-Profile Deluxe Universal Picatinny & Swivel-Stud Bipod Model #TL-BP69ST
- Color: Black
- Brand: UTG
- Model: TL-BP69ST
- Released on: 2009-10-14
- Dimensions: 2.00 pounds(11.3oz)
UTG Bipod, SWAT/Combat Profile, Adjustable Height, Rubberized Stand Model #TL-BP28S
- Brand: UTG
- Model: TL-BP28S
- Released on: 2009-10-14
Leapers UTG Shooter's Bipod w/ Picatinny & Swivel Stud Mount Model # TL-BP28S
- Leapers UTG TL-BP28S
- High Tech Durable Aluminum Construction
- Clever Picatinny & Swivel Stud Mounting System
- Unique Posi-Lock Feature to Prevent Tipping
- Height Adjustment 6.2"-6.7". Leg Adjustment 6.7"-7.5"
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