Magpul MOE handguard strength

Stormshadow45 · October 28, 2021, 07:41 PM

Do you feel that the Magpul MOE handguards are strong enough to support a sling? I am looking at trying the QD sling mounts but I am afraid that the carbine course I am going with all the movement and running the metal inserts might pull through the plastic. I have looked at some of the metal handguards but weight is a issue.

Shadow9mm · October 28, 2021, 10:09 PM

I personally found the MOE hand guard to be a touch flimsy, however the MOE slimline is a touch sturdier. however IMHO neither are good candidates for direct sling mounts

BornFighting88 · October 29, 2021, 04:52 PM

Magpul is pretty good for accessorizing an MSR, or a stock and parts for a .22 rifle, IMHO. But for something that could take the weight of the rifle, maybe more. I don’t like them. They are plastic, after all. You have a valid concern about the steel cups separating from the plastic host. Unlikely to happen, but still possible. Had a Magpul stock on my 22 charger and was a huge fan, but for a fine center fire rifle….. nah, pass.

HWS · October 29, 2021, 06:35 PM

In Swahili, Magpul=Plastic Crap

After a trick handguard failed, my sling came off, and my rifle fell in the dirt after a hard shooting run, I went back to double heat shielded mil spec handguards. No heating problem, no failures.

Willie Lowman · October 30, 2021, 07:16 AM

About 10 15 years ago I put one of these on a rifle. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/3058349150

It has sockets for QD sling swivels on both sides.

Some rail covers for hand protection and you can mount a vertical grip anywhere you want. Also it offers better ventilation than the MOE or mil-spec handguards

gaseousclay · November 2, 2021, 07:11 AM

Agree with some of the others. Magpul makes some good accessories, but I wouldn't trust their handguard with mounting a sling. I have a Midwest Industries free floated handguard that's built like a brick █████ house and I don't have to worry about my sling becoming detached

101combatvet · November 2, 2021, 07:21 AM

Go with mil-spec.

Joe-ker · November 2, 2021, 08:19 AM

I agree with others. Plastic is fine until you want some serious attachments, then go aluminum

October 28, 2021, 07:41 PM	#1
Stormshadow45 Junior Member Join Date: January 9, 2021 Posts: 1	Magpul MOE handguard strength Do you feel that the Magpul MOE handguards are strong enough to support a sling? I am looking at trying the QD sling mounts but I am afraid that the carbine course I am going with all the movement and running the metal inserts might pull through the plastic. I have looked at some of the metal handguards but weight is a issue.

October 28, 2021, 10:09 PM	#2
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,978	I personally found the MOE hand guard to be a touch flimsy, however the MOE slimline is a touch sturdier. however IMHO neither are good candidates for direct sling mounts __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

October 30, 2021, 07:16 AM	#5
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	About 10 15 years ago I put one of these on a rifle. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/3058349150 It has sockets for QD sling swivels on both sides. Some rail covers for hand protection and you can mount a vertical grip anywhere you want. Also it offers better ventilation than the MOE or mil-spec handguards __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

November 2, 2021, 07:21 AM	#7
101combatvet Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2011 Posts: 667	Go with mil-spec. __________________ Special Operations Combat Veteran Gunsmith, BS, MFA, Competitive Shooter NRA Certified Firearms Instructor [9 Certifications]

November 2, 2021, 08:19 AM	#8
Joe-ker Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2016 Location: North Iowa Posts: 247	I agree with others. Plastic is fine until you want some serious attachments, then go aluminum __________________ From my cold dead hands.....

October 29, 2021, 04:52 PM	#3
BornFighting88 Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2021 Posts: 455	Magpul is pretty good for accessorizing an MSR, or a stock and parts for a .22 rifle, IMHO. But for something that could take the weight of the rifle, maybe more. I don’t like them. They are plastic, after all. You have a valid concern about the steel cups separating from the plastic host. Unlikely to happen, but still possible. Had a Magpul stock on my 22 charger and was a huge fan, but for a fine center fire rifle….. nah, pass.

October 29, 2021, 06:35 PM	#4
HWS Member Join Date: July 1, 2018 Posts: 90	In Swahili, Magpul=Plastic Crap After a trick handguard failed, my sling came off, and my rifle fell in the dirt after a hard shooting run, I went back to double heat shielded mil spec handguards. No heating problem, no failures.

November 2, 2021, 07:11 AM	#6
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,210	Agree with some of the others. Magpul makes some good accessories, but I wouldn't trust their handguard with mounting a sling. I have a Midwest Industries free floated handguard that's built like a brick █████ house and I don't have to worry about my sling becoming detached