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Posted: 7/4/2011 1:18:11 PM EDT
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Impact Weapons Components, LLC announces our latest NEW PRODUCT! IWC's QD Rotation Limited Sling MOUNT-N-SLOT for Magpul Industries M.O.E. Buttstock is now available from IMPACT WEAPONS COMPONENTS Many manufacturers are including the M.O.E. line of components as standard equipment on their AR platform rifles, including, S&W M&P, Bushmaster M.O.E. and Noveske's 14.5" SKINNY CARBINE. Previously, customers and LE Departments who purchase these rifles are not able to attach the popular Push Button Quick Detach Sling Swivels to their rifles because the M.O.E. Buttstock does not include a built-in QD Socket. If they wanted a QD Socket, they needed to purchase a separate Rear Receiver or Buffer Tube installed QD adaptor, or, replace the M.O.E. Buttstock entirely with another buttstock, say a CTR by Magpul. So IWC designed our PATENT PENDING QD Rotation Limited Sling MOUNT-N-SLOT for Buttstocks to be a user-installed, cost effective solution to this problem. Compare these alternative solutions to IWC's QD Rotation Limited Sling MOUNT-N-SLOT for Buttstocks. 
PRICE: $29.95 + $3.95 S+H ADDITIONAL PRODUCT DETAILS: QD Rotation Limited Sling MOUNT-N-SLOT for Buttstocks - By Impact Weapons Components, LLC • Directly attaches through the slot intended for webbing located in Magpul Industries M.O.E. or CTR Buttstocks • Rotation is limited to allow proper positioning of the sling between the firing and carrying position, preventing sling wrap-up and twist • Accepts any Heavy Duty or Standard push button Quick Detach Sling Swivel that connects to any sling and sling system • Ergonomic, DIRECT attach design eliminates all sharp edges which can ensnarl the operator’s gear • Ultra-light MOUNT-N-SLOT™ design weighs only .490 ounces • CNC Machined from BILLET 6061-T6 aluminum; Type III Anodized per MIL-A-8625F • NO GUNSMITHING REQUIRED • 100% LIFETIME WARRANTY. PERIOD • IWC’s MOUNT-N-SLOT products are MADE BY AMERICANS in COLORADO PATENT PENDING THANKS! MOUNT-N-SLOT |
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I think this is an excellent product, but the price left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm of the opinion that this is only cost effective if your gun came with the MOE stock because buying a MOE stock and then adding this would mean you're at the price point of the CTR... which, in my mind, negates the need for this product.
I would say that the price is not really out of the ballpark when you consider what others are charging for similar sling mounting products, but all those products are terribly overpriced for what you're getting. |
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I think this is an excellent product, but the price left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm of the opinion that this is only cost effective if your gun came with the MOE stock because buying a MOE stock and then adding this would mean you're at the price point of the CTR... which, in my mind, negates the need for this product. I would say that the price is not really out of the ballpark when you consider what others are charging for similar sling mounting products, but all those products are terribly overpriced for what you're getting. I had thought the same thing BUT assume you already have an MOE and now you'd like to add a sling. I added an ASAP to my rifle and looking back, a CTR would have made more sense. Had to get what I could afford at the time. In that case (without the ASAP) this would make a great upgrade. I'd knock $10 off the price and I think you'd sell quite a bit more. Also, will these be avail in the typical Magpul colors? (FDE, O.D., Foliage) |
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Yeah, with the price point difference between the MOE stock and the CTR a 19.95 upgrade sounds way more reasonable than 30.
Retail on the MOE at aim is 56 and the ctr 92 Add 30 and you should have just bought a CTR. The magpul ACS qd swivel mount is priced at $15 there as well so double that doesn't make sense. I would definitely like one though for 20 or less. |
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Yeah, with the price point difference between the MOE stock and the CTR a 19.95 upgrade sounds way more reasonable than 30. Retail on the MOE at aim is 56 and the ctr 92 Add 30 and you should have just bought a CTR. The magpul ACS qd swivel mount is priced at $15 there as well so double that doesn't make sense. I would definitely like one though for 20 or less. I totally agree with your scenario and costing. Your reasoning is dead on for people who are deciding to purchase a new stock. Either the CTR or MOE + IWC's QD. However, like many IWC components, like the CSAP for UBR, IWC designed this component to meet the needs of a specific niche customer. 1. If you have a MOE Stock already, IWC's MOUNT-N-SLOT is specifically designed to add a QD to the MOE stock, eliminating the need to replace the MOE Stock and buy a completely new one. If you compare the cost + shipping of other bolt-on QD solutions when you already own a MOE Stock, like the Noveske QD or other QD end plate or a clamp around the buffer tube QD, IWC's solution is correctly priced. Thanks, MOUNT-N-SLOT |
| Others are right, it's overpriced. You'd be better off selling your MOE and buying a CTR than buying this, you also get the locking feature. Just cause somebody else sells something for $30 so you're gonna sell yours for $30 is ignorant, IMO. You should be looking to set yourself apart, not blend in with the crowd. |
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I understand that you guys are targeting a specific group of consumers, however the people that are shopping for a product like this are probably intelligent enough to realize that they can just sell the MOE and get a CTR for the same money, and get the friction lock free by doing so.
I think that you are missing out on a lot of sales because of the pricing, and I know that a $20 price tag would still leave plenty room to make a profit on the product. Look at PSA for instance, Bushmaster sells the same M4 uppers for around $550, and I guarantee that PSA is bringing in more profit selling them at $400 than Bushmaster just by shear volume of sales. I wish you the best of luck, and I would like to have one... but I cannot justify purchasing one for that price over upgrading to a CTR |
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Thanks for the comments on pricing... Seriously... we appreciate the feedback!
Unlike other manufacturers who rebuke those whom question pricing,, we at IWC are interested in comments regarding pricing and other attributes like our service, products & quality. We know the economy is tough and every dollar counts. Commentary is why we post on this and two other Forums. Comments of any kind are taken seriously and ideas generated by those comments are often executed at IWC. Thanks! MOUNT-N-SLOT |
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You should be looking to set yourself apart, not blend in with the crowd. Ouch.... 
if you believe IWC "Blends In With The Crowd" regarding pricing, stay tuned. We'll be announcing our "Summit" Customer Rewards Program shortly, which will BLOW YOU AWAY with the benefits. MOUNT-N-SLOT |
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