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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/25/2012 12:46:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TangledThorns]
I think I just had my first experience with a knock off product. I found a Magpul MS3 QD Sling on Amazon for $40 and it arrived today. I could tell something was not right by the feel of the product, plus the clip is plastic and the QD swivel seems loose. Below are some pics.
Where I ordered it from: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D28BDK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 Where I think they ordered it from. You can see how plastic the clip is. http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Magpul-MS3-QD-Multi-Mission-Sling-System-Coyote-Brown-Free-Shipping/509044_612638282.html http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/Magpul-MS3-QD-Multi-Mission-Sling-System-Coyote-Brown-Free-Shipping/612638282.html |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 3:14:23 PM EDT
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Tag
Your stitching looks different and the QD swivel should be dark, not silver, unless that is just the pic. If it is fake, it is a very good fake. |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 3:16:38 PM EDT
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And the clip looks wrong like you mentioned
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Posted: 8/25/2012 3:18:47 PM EDT
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Maybe it is an early production one? Companies do make minor changes to products along the way.
Contact magpul and show them the pics and those web sites. |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 3:33:31 PM EDT
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I bought an MS3 yesterday at a far from me gun shop for $46.
Now I am wondering if it is fake. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/25/2012 4:22:52 PM EDT
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Thanks, I'll send it to Magpul. I'm quite certain its counterfeit. You can just feel genuine quality when you hold a Magpul product.
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Posted: 8/25/2012 5:08:49 PM EDT
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Well, I bought this one, which looks like yours (except the QD button)
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/25/2012 8:17:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RyJones:
Well, I bought this one, which looks like yours (except the QD button) Is the clips steel or plastic? According the Magpul site they should be steel. Also, the webbing is supposed to be 1.25 inch wide, the one I bought is 1.1 so I'm very certain what I bought is a fake. I'll wait on Magpul's confirmation before I pursue this with the seller and Amazon. |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 8:55:49 PM EDT
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the part that goes over something (the actual clip) is attracted to a magnet. the rest of the body of the clip is not. My webbing is 1.25" wide.
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Posted: 8/27/2012 7:00:31 AM EDT
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Yes, the silver QD is a dead give away that it is not authentic (as well as a few other things.)
The real MS3 clips do use a steel hook on a polymer body, so that in itself is not a flag. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2012 7:41:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TangledThorns]
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Thanks, I'll pursue this with the seller.
Update: Amazon moved fast and is already processing my refund. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/6/2012 2:13:56 AM EDT
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I believe the sling you received is counterfeit, like the one I received from an Amazon vendor last week. I paid $42.56. I also have a regular MS3 (non QD) which I bought from a reputable vendor. Comparing the two led me to suspect that the QD I received from the Amazon vendor was a counterfeit. A helpful representative at Magpul confirmed my concern. He told me that two ways to spot a counterfeit are: 1.) The QD part of a genuine Magpul MS3 QD is Melonite black (not gray/silver like yours and mine), 2.) The metal portion of the Paraclip on a genuine MS3 is steel. Put a magnet against it and it will stick to it. The metal part of a fake is nonmagnetic (it is aluminum according to Magpul customer service agent). I also noticed that the model number on the packaging of the fake I received (and yours, as seen in one of your pictures) states "MAG503". The QD version is actually model "MAG506". I guess the counterfeiting crooks haven't yet had time to print up fake packaging for the new QD version. The vendor I bought it from is processing a refund, but want me to return the counterfeit part at my expense. I am in discussion with them, as I don't believe I should have to pay to return a bogus product. I no longer see on Amazon the listing of the vendor who sold me the counterfeit sling. From here on I'll only be buying from reputable vendors!
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Posted: 9/6/2012 2:38:35 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By TangledThorns:
I think I just had my first experience with a knock off product. I found a Magpul MS3 QD Sling on Amazon for $40 and it arrived today. I could tell something was not right by the feel of the product, plus the clip is plastic and the QD swivel seems loose. Below are some pics. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/TangledThorns/Magpul/IMG_1228.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/TangledThorns/Magpul/IMG_1230.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/TangledThorns/Magpul/IMG_1231.jpg Where I ordered it from: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D28BDK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 Where I think they ordered it from. You can see how plastic the clip is. http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Magpul-MS3-QD-Multi-Mission-Sling-System-Coyote-Brown-Free-Shipping/509044_612638282.html http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/Magpul-MS3-QD-Multi-Mission-Sling-System-Coyote-Brown-Free-Shipping/612638282.html In Stock. Sold by Botach Tactical so you bought it from BOTACH one more reason to stay away from them |
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Posted: 9/6/2012 11:27:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LongmontBonMot]
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Originally Posted By Fantomas:
Originally Posted By TangledThorns:
Where I ordered it from: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D28BDK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 In Stock. Sold by Botach Tactical so you bought it from BOTACH one more reason to stay away from them I'm not sure that is true - it may simply be the link to the product page with one of the many sellers highlighted. TangledThorns can you confirm the name of the seller from your order information? |
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Posted: 9/6/2012 11:54:50 AM EDT
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I was concerned about this so I just paid full price from Midway. Of course I wanted to save a buck, but with so many counterfit items out, I played it safe and stuck with a big Name vendor.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2012 10:46:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LongmontBonMot:
Originally Posted By Fantomas:
Originally Posted By TangledThorns:
Where I ordered it from: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D28BDK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 In Stock. Sold by Botach Tactical so you bought it from BOTACH one more reason to stay away from them I'm not sure that is true - it may simply be the link to the product page with one of the many sellers highlighted. TangledThorns can you confirm the name of the seller from your order information? Right, Amazon pages will show the lowest priced seller as the primary one, it doesn't necessarily mean he bought it from Botach. In this case, there are several sellers with the same price, so different people will see different sellers. For me it showed Mounting Solutions Plus. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2012 4:11:48 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Fantomas:
In Stock. Sold by Botach Tactical so you bought it from BOTACH one more reason to stay away from them This was bought through another Amazon reseller that was replaced by a link through Botach. I've ordered from Botach before and they sell legit products, as long as its in stock which they didn't. I ended up ordering the sling through Primary Arms and when it arrived, automatically I could tell it was original Magpul. I still have the counterfeit sling, I'm not sure what to do with it yet. |
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Posted: 11/5/2012 5:32:03 AM EDT
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Sell it on ebay
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Posted: 11/5/2012 5:19:12 PM EDT
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Sell it to an airsofter.
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Posted: 11/5/2012 6:34:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mean_sartin:
Sell it to an airsofter. I'd cut it up and throw it in the trash. Why run the risk of it being pawned off on another unsuspecting customer? |
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Posted: 11/5/2012 8:46:05 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RyJones:
Originally Posted By mean_sartin:
Sell it to an airsofter. I'd cut it up and throw it in the trash. Why run the risk of it being pawned off on another unsuspecting customer? I'd sell it as a knock off for like $20. I bet kids would be all over it. |
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Posted: 11/5/2012 8:55:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mean_sartin:
Originally Posted By RyJones:
Originally Posted By mean_sartin:
Sell it to an airsofter. I'd cut it up and throw it in the trash. Why run the risk of it being pawned off on another unsuspecting customer? I'd sell it as a knock off for like $20. I bet kids would be all over it. the next guy (the one the kids sell to) might not be fully informed. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2012 9:28:51 AM EDT
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I'll check if any airsofters want it.
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Posted: 11/6/2012 9:50:33 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By RyJones:
Originally Posted By mean_sartin:
Originally Posted By RyJones:
Originally Posted By mean_sartin:
Sell it to an airsofter. I'd cut it up and throw it in the trash. Why run the risk of it being pawned off on another unsuspecting customer? I'd sell it as a knock off for like $20. I bet kids would be all over it. the next guy (the one the kids sell to) might not be fully informed. Good point |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2012 12:59:24 AM EDT
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I fell for the same thing, makes for a good dog toy though
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Posted: 1/8/2013 5:30:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sawyer]
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I think I got a fake one too. I got it for a gift for xmas, and I think the buyer got it from amazon.
I tried the magnet test that optictac posted above. The magnet sticks to the spring from the side, but not to any other area of the clips. Also, there was a sticker over the corner of the upc, when I took it off it said it was the black version. Mine is the fde one. I cant seem to get good closeup pictures of the sling right now, but can someone let me know if it is fake from what I posted above, or the crappy pics? 
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Posted: 3/26/2013 12:09:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ryo]
[#26]
Originally Posted By Sawyer:
I think I got a fake one too. I got it for a gift for xmas, and I think the buyer got it from amazon. I tried the magnet test that optictac posted above. The magnet sticks to the spring from the side, but not to any other area of the clips. Also, there was a sticker over the corner of the upc, when I took it off it said it was the black version. Mine is the fde one. I cant seem to get good closeup pictures of the sling right now, but can someone let me know if it is fake from what I posted above, or the crappy pics? Based on your photos it looks almost legit. I am comparing mine against yours and I know mine is real since I sell them. Only thing that I'd check is the latch, is it made out of metal or polymer (only can be seen on your first photo)? As mentioned, a magnet test works best. My latch does have a line down the middle, but it's not as defined as yours.. which makes me wonder if it's real. Also that latch you have in the photo looks like it has texture, which would mean it's plastic. My metal one does not have texture, but rather matted black. If it's metal, then I'd say you have a legit one. Here's a photo of mine from a review I did a while back. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2013 4:18:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tonzofphun]
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At first, I bought the cheapest one off of Amazon from a third party. I ended up canceling it to reorder directly from Amazon for a few dollars more for the peace of mind. These are pics of what checks out to be a genuine QD version in black. The latch is steel and not shiny in color. There was a sticker barcode covering the original barcode in one of the pictures. I peeled it off and placed it side by side in the next pic. Also, on the last picture there is a "09" manufacturing code on the main ring.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2013 3:45:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: J-D1911]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tonzofphun:
At first, I bought the cheapest one off of Amazon from a third party. I ended up canceling it to reorder directly from Amazon for a few dollars more for the peace of mind. These are pics of what checks out to be a genuine QD version in black. The latch is steel and not shiny in color. There was a sticker barcode covering the original barcode in one of the pictures. I peeled it off and placed it side by side in the next pic. Also, on the last picture there is a "09" manufacturing code on the main ring. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0008_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0006_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0007_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0009_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0005_3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0004_3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0003_3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0002_3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ToNzOfPHuN/IMG_0001_3.jpg Mine is not the QD version, but a lot of those same parts on your sling are marked the same as mine. Also mine came from Brownells, so I know mine is real and not a fake. I'd agree and say yours is real. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2013 4:09:54 PM EDT
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All t he real ones I have seen, have had some sort of number on the back of them in the mold marks. Granted I have not had a chance to examine a ton of them, but the few I have played with all had numbers on them. Mostly 09. 
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Posted: 9/6/2013 2:36:38 PM EDT
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I bought my MS3 standard from Amazon and it is the real deal.
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USA
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Posted: 9/30/2013 5:30:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DieselRob]
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FUUU I just bought one and it says sold by Amazon LLC on my invoice online, does this mean it's the real deal? It hasn't arrived yet, should be by Oct 2nd. Final price was $55 if it matters
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Posted: 9/30/2013 6:19:47 PM EDT
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There are some legit stuff on Amazon. To be safe, you should just buy from a legit dealer.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2015 3:43:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote:
There are some legit stuff on Amazon. To be safe, you should just buy from a legit dealer. THIS^^^^ 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:41:55 AM EDT
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Don't authentic MS3 and MS4 slings have more than two adjustment points?
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