Any more details on it? Been looking for a way to directly attach an atlas bipod to my NSR and MCSR rails without having to use a picatinny rail section.

We're finished design and will start production next week. Post a link to your Atlas Bipod so I can see if it's compatible.

Thanks!
MOUNT-N-SLOT

I have not bought a bipod yet for my ARs with keymod rails as there hasn't been one that attaches the way I want. I don't want to stack adapter on top of adapter like the keymod sling stud that allows you to attach a harris bipod to. Here are the atlas bipods
http://ustacticalsupply.com/accu-shotbt10-atlasbipodcomingfall2008.aspx
If scroll down to the bottom it lists three different types of bipods. One is a QD picatinny design, one is a picatinny attachment with two bolts, and the other(BT10-NC) doesn't come with a clamp but attaches to any ARMS 17S type mount which is what I believe a keymod adapter would need to be patterned after to allow those of us using atlas bipods to directly attach to a keymod system.

Is there any more pics or details on your current design? I see on your site its for a harris style bipod but there aren't any details given.

I don't like the idea of "Stacking" mounts to attach anything. Direct Attaching anything, light, sling, bipod, is what we're all about. Minimalist, clean, as few parts as possible, just what is necessary.

Primary Weapons Systems and Odin Works are the two commercially available designs that use way over engineered "Adaptors" which cost in the $30 - $40 range. And they both contain a Sling Swivel Stud for attaching Harris-style BiPods.

Our design is a sling stud for Harris-style BiPods. Our design allows the BiPod to rest directly against the KeyMod rail, unlike the PWS & Odin versions, which the BiPod rests against the adaptors:



Impact Weapons Component's (IWC) KeyMod BiPod Mount incorporates a sling swivel stud CNC machined from stainless steel, IWC's proprietary stud design drops through a single KeyMod slot's round hole and is retained by a removable Spiroloc (like our QD MICRO SlingMount). There are two grooves for the Spiroloc in the stud to accommodate various thicknesses of KeyMod rails as well as a tension device (not shown) to remove vertical play (shown in the pic, between the KeyMod Rail & Spiroloc), eliminating rattle when the BiPod is removed. Remove the BiPod and you're left with a Sling Swivel Stud and that's it. Since IWC's Stud is retained by a Spiroloc, there's ZERO chance it will accidentaly become detached and cannot loosen up over time like a threaded design. There's no Loctite required or to come loose.

NOVESKE makes a multiple-piece Sling Swivel Stud that threads together for around $16 with Shipping.

We have not settled on final pricing, but it will be competitive, and superior to other manufacturers, like all IWC products.

As for the Atlas Bipod Direct Attach Mount. They all appear to have a built-in mount to attach to a 1913 Picatinny Rail. How would they Directly Attach to a KeyMod rail? Seems like Atlas needs to modify their design and offer a direct attach KeyMod version.

MOUNT-N-SLOT

Now I'm definitely liking what this picture depicts, kudos IWC  ...just made my decision making process for a long range/accuracy build all that much more less stressed!

Whats the ETA on this bipod mount?

I also am very interested in this.

I need to order one, are they available? I did not see them on your website

They're at the plater, up on the site next week.

Ok sold, Ill look for it next week. Im sure I'll add sling mount and maybe the hand stop.

still not there. I hope soon, Im really needing one

I don't suppose there's any word on this?  Palmetto stuck me with a keymod upper, and until some of these accessories are available, it's a boat anchor.

They are at the Melonite Plater, back and on the site to order / ship by 1/17.

$8.95 + $3.95 S&H

Replying to save this thread.  My seekins sp3r shows up Friday in time to remind me to order this.

Oh yeah, first time, long time.

Are you saying its already on your website? I just bought a harris bipod, mostly for my savage 308 boltgun, but I want to also be able to use it on my AR with n oveske with NSR rail.

/me waits patiently

Keep us posted, its 1/17

We have to begging production from scratch. The Melonite plater shipped, but did not securely tape, the box and these parts fell out somewhere. Stay tuned.

As the OP said, you'd have to design a mount that had keymod nubs on one side and an ARMS 17S-style interface on the other side.  Then the mount could be used with the Atlas BT10-NC bipod.  No picatinny anywhere.  Yes, Atlas could offer their own keymod mount, but with the BT10-NC model available there's the ability for a third party to offer a mount.

ETA?

Any updated ETA on this?

subscribed for updates on this as well.

Interested here too.

Any idea when these will be ready?

Tag

You're IT!

We ran these, 350 each, $3,200 in revenue, and sent them to the Melonite plater via FedEx. They plated them, then return shipped them in the same box via UPS. Somewhere in transit, the box failed, spilling the contents into UPS's void, never to be seen again. $3,200... POOF!

Concurrently; IWC's been swamped by large orders for existing products from new dealers, so we've shuffled this new product to the end of the line as we run stock for current products. Look for an update on the bipods in March.

Tragic!

Damn it!  I have been waiting on this thing for months....just as many others have.  

Earl,
Please don't give up on this one.  We need it.  

Sorry UPS sucks.

I'm down for one or two, it's ingenious and really needed.

Sorry to hear about the tragedy. I just received a keymod sling mount from IWC and it's exactly what I was looking for. I like that these guys go for minimum bulk when designing their mounts without sacrificing quality. Kudos.

Looking forward to getting a sling mount when they come out.

Is it still too early in March for an update when IWC's entry will first become available for delivery?

It looks like these are in stock on your website. Is that the case?

We had a very limited number which were oversold over the weekend, and now were's sold out. More go to the plater tomorrow and we plan to resume shipping early next week.

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Does that schedule still apply? Your website still cites 5 days until they are in stock.

Shipping this weekend... Seriously.

Here's a close up pic off the production version mounted to the NSR. It's rock solid, does not make noise, no fasteners to come loose, single piece, 303 Stainless CNC machined & Black Melonite coated for a bullet proof lifetime of use. Minimalistic design provides just what's needed to attach a bipod requiring a sling swivel stud to mount. All for the low, Low, LOW price of $7.95 + $3.95 S+H. AND... Summit Members PAY EVEN LESS.

We only made 335, so place your order NOW!

KeyMod Bipod MOUNT-N-SLOT

MOUNT-N-SLOT

Thanks for the heads up, got my order in!

Review!

I called at one point because my order was taking longer than the 5 business days, Without going into to many details, Earl was fairly rude and apparently doesn't understand that there are more than 5 business days in a 10 day period of time, but hey, apparently I am a dummy for calling after 8 business days to get an update when it said it would be shipped in 5 business days. "Well, it did say 5 business days." I was not annoyed with the time delay, that the nature of the business right now. But the attitude man....

So I bought this product, along with there keymod QD sling mount, the latter of which is very nice!

This bipod mount, could be amazing, but one issue ruins the entire product, as shipped. Long story short, the included snap ring is garbage, and needs to be addressed ASAP.

I work with Snap Rings/Grip Rings daily at my job. I know how to install them, and I am very aware of how to install them without over spreading them to a point where they will not return to shape and hold true.

That being said, the snap ring supplied is so ridiculously thin, I would not trust it even if it had not bent when trying to install it.

The correct way to install a snap ring is to put it over the shaft, then spread it as little as possible to get it over the lip and into the groove.(Dirty....)

Even doing this, the included snap ring bent in the middle. I did not take the time to measure it, but its somewhere between 10 and 20 thousands thick.

After installing it the first time, with just a little force, it would push back into the keymod hole and into the rail. At the time, I was like whatever, I'll fix it later with something better, as the bipod will hold it tight anyways, and I wont be dismounting my bipod anytime soon.

When I went put my Noveske NSR back on(you have to remove your rail system to install this bipod adapter), The adapter ended up directly under my Seekins Adjustable gas block. This was a no-go. The NSR is very small in diameter, and the bipod mount was too thick to fit under the gas block. This is not Impact Weapons problem, and would not be an issue on any other keymod rail that I know of.

After taking the bipod mount back off and moving to a different slot, the snap ring was so warped it would not even hold the mount in with the slightest bit of pressure. It was just too bent.

Impact, if your going to use such a crappy thin snap ring, include a few extras at the least. Not just one. These are at best one time use.

If they included a better snap ring, this would be hands down the best(IMHO) keymod bipod mount. Source your self a good 3/8" Snap/Grip ring if you plan on using this product.

First Install of the Mount:
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/brycestejskal/20140327_020904.jpg

Second install:
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/brycestejskal/20140327_020946.jpg

Crappy Ring(left) vs Quality one(right):
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/brycestejskal/20140329_014303.jpg

Quality Installed 1:
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/brycestejskal/20140328_171339.jpg

Quality Installed 2:
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/brycestejskal/20140328_171318.jpg

BeBop0389 - Thanks for the review, with pics, showing the issues you experienced with our new KEYMOD BIPOD MOUNT-N-SLOT. I appreciate the time you took compiling it.

I'd also like to apologize if my tone came across as impatient and condescending during our conversation, it was not my intent.

We take all feedback seriously. Getting both positive and negative feedback via posts like yours, regarding everything about the company and it's products, is the reason we joined ARFCOM when we started the company almost 4 years ago, as it helps us improve both the company's performance and products. Posts are out there permanently for everyone to see and research.

Your Suggestion: We started shipping this product about a week ago. Your review is the first negative customer feedback we've received.

I'll explain our New Product Development Process that launched the KeyMod Bipod Mount. When we develop a product, we design with the goal of making the simplest design possible to do the job. We select materials and components, then run some prototypes, test them internally and give them to a few select customers, or to one of the other Companies in the industry we do work for to evaluate. Based on feedback, we make changes and then start production with a small lot size and start shipping to customers. Then we'll ask for or wait for feedback from customers via ARFCOM. M4Carbine or other forums we don't sponsor and via our direct line to the IWC Partners; [email protected].  Based on feedback, which we collect and review internally, we'll make changes to the product as necessary. We'll contact those who did the original testing and share the new design with them, collect their feedback and look at product sales, general product acceptance. If the improved product is accepted, we'll increase the run lot size and continue shipping. We also send the new product for free to those who've had an issue with the original design.

The Snap Ring. We looked at the design you switched to, as well as a Spirolock (Siimilar to the one used on our best selling QD MICRO MOUNT) and the split-ring version we selected and shipped with the product. We chose the split-ring design we are shipping because it's designed to hold a shaft in place, in testing it held during our push test, customers found it easy to install with some mentioning it's like servicing the Gas Rings on the AR Bolt and no one experienced a field failure.

A couple of days ago, while reading a thread about KeyMod Accessories on another Forum, I saw a post by SilverBullet432 showing a pic of our KeyMod Bipod Mount installed on a Noveske NSR. I asked how he liked it and he loved it. Then I posted an offer to send up to 15 KeyMod Bipod Mounts to customers for free in exchange for a review they'd post on that Forum about the product, just to get some feedback, because as I stated, to that point everything we had heard the product was GTG. We're sending the samples to these customers today.

Please send me an email with your Invoice Number so we can issue you a refund to your credit card for the KeyMod Bipod MOUNT-N-SLOT you purchased and a replacement snap ring if we change the design, as anything we select will be plated black in color.

Thanks again for the feedback, we'll use it to continue to make improvements.

EARL

Received and mounted my bipod mount also, and as bebop0389 says the snap ring seems like the weak link of the system.  While I didn't bend mine, I haven't mounted my Noveske NSR to my build yet.  If I do have to move the bipod mount to clear the gas block I have no illusions that I will be able to remove and reuse the supplied snap ring without damaging it  I will be sure to have a replacement ring on hand when I do mount in in case it does need to be relocated..

I received my 2 mounts a few days ago. I have yet to mount them on my SLR rails still trying to decide on bipods and locations.

I will update on the snap rings when I do get to use them.

I do love the low profile of these things!

I received my bipod mount a few weeks ago and got it installed without any problems. It appears to be well made. While I agree that the snap ring seems a bit flimsy, it worked for me.

Overall, I'm pleased with the quality and functionality of the product, particularly at this price point.


However, I was disappointed to find out that installation requires removal of the handguard. This nullifies one of the great benefits of the keymod system. The website claims "Simple, No-Tool Installation.", which is true for the actual mount, but keymod forends generally require tools for removal and re-installation. I understand that the design of the mount necessitates this kind of installation, but the product info page should mention that removal of the forend is required.

Regardless, I'll continue to buy IWC products. They make quality stuff and they've always been nice to me when I call for shipping status.

The funny thing is I opted to not get a Harris bipod after all. I'm deciding bewtween an Atlas, Versa-Pod, GG&G or something along those lines. These all use rail mounts, so the keymod mount is going in the parts bin for now.

I installed one of my two mounts the other day on a SLR keymod rail. The install was less than easy as I had to really pry upwards to get a slot up far enough to install the C-clip. It was a bear but it went on just fine. I took a small screw driver and ran it through the mount and pulled up like a T-handle as I got the clip on.

After an hour of playing with the setup.....DOH!

Notice the bottom of the gas block was just touching the bipod mount! It was so slight I was going to leave it but my OCD kicked in and I was really not wanting to fight the clip and warp it. But to my surprise it came off with a fine pick and careful placement of a paper towel to catch it if it fell though the rail into never nerver land.

Clip was recovered easy peasy and I moved the mount back 1 slot and all is well now.

I am impressed with it just not so with the crappy cheap ass bipod. It's going back and a Harris is on it's way to me.

So, I give the mount a thumbs up.


Now, got to figure which AR gets the second mount.

Greg,don't forget the SLR keymod holes are made a bit different to use QD swivel attachments,that might be why it was less than easy to put the bipod mount on.

ahh yes, didn't think about that.

Hello all,
I have been a customer of  IWC for a few years, I recommend them to all my clients for their builds, I just put a bi-pod  mount on  a Strike Industries MegaFin 12inch rail the piece itself is cleanly cut and well finished, I had to remove flash hider and gas block to get rail off for the install, no big deal, It went on as advertised, the ring was a bit of a pain but not too much drama, (if you are not careful and drop the ring I recommend an old speaker magnet drug on the floor to find it...). . replacing the ring with a full on snap ring is a viable alternative but with the caveat  with its increased diameter comes more opportunity for increased finish wear to the rail  as the unit is meant to rotate some when not in use, the smaller ring does not present as much of  a rub potential to the rail. but of course if it becomes an issue replace it, IMHO IWC has done a very good job to come up with the stud that accounts for production tolerances across many manufacturers.

for what it is worth I recommend it . I  give it a 4 out of 10 for difficulty, increasing slightly if you don't have a good set of vice blocks to work off of .

Thanks,
AV

I was pretty disappointed when the first step in the instructions is to remove the handguard.  The whole point of Keymod was that accessories attach easily without having to put anything on the inside of the rail.  Luckily my handguard only requires the removal of 6 screws and then it slides off.

I have not been able to get the snap ring onto the shaft.  It isn't a snap ring it is just like the kind of ring on your keys where you have to separate it enough to push a key between the rings and then slide it all the way around.  The instructions simply state "work the snap ring into the groove closest to the handguard surface".  That is not helpful and I don't understand how I'm supposed to install this.

Any tips?

Go 9 posts up to bebop0389, and do what he did. Or get a small flat head screwdriver, The size used for eyeglasses, and have a go at it.
Be careful not to scratch your stuff up.

They don't come with a snap ring anymore.  it's a split ring like a keychain ring and I can't get it to spread open enough to go over the shaft.  They did include two and I assume one is an extra in case I lose one trying to get it on

Give me a call and I'll walk you through it... 970.980.8378... Earl

We include two now at no extra cost as a back-up.

MOUNT-N-SLOT

Thanks Earl.  I worked on it some more and was able to get it installed today.  I got one end started in the groove and spun it around to get the rest in.  It took several tries though because it kept popping out but all of a sudden it clicked in perfectly.  I'm impressed by how solid it feels from just that little ring.

Are the keymod holes on some rails deeper/thicker than others, or is that part of the spec?  I just got my KeyMod Bipod MOUNT-N-SLOT, but couldn't get the ring into the next groove with my Seekins MCSR V2 rail.  It's a little loose and rattles on the first groove, but I can't seem to put enough pressure from the inside to get it to move down further.  I messed with it for awhile and ended up taking it off, which was also a bear.  I've also got an SLR and Mega MKM rail, but don't want to scuff them up too trying to install it.

GTG on SLR. I have them on 3 SLR hand guards