BLK LBL handguard/bipod

[schlaiek]

anyone used one of these yet?

https://blklblbipod.com/

it's expensive ($500+) and heavy (listed at 26 oz, which I'd wager is the lightest) but makes some sense, depending on the application.
taking a look at some of my favorite hardguards from Geiselle, JL Billet, and DD and a bipod from Atlas, both the weight and cost start to make sense.
it's certainly more streamlined than something attached via pic or mlok, but it cannot be removed.

the utility of these seem to be entirely dependent upon their functionality and durability for gaming, hunting, or I suppose tactical use.

 

[spife7980]

Reminds me of a steyr scout

 

[Lowlight]

I saw it at SHOT a few years ago, and thought it might be cool for an RPR but it was too expensive in my book

I spoke to them a few times, but decided to pass on it

 

[Zjsmith87]

AR10 22" Bartlein 6.5 creedmoor. It is the best bipod I've ever owned. It swivels very smooth and you can actually swap the bipod out with spiked feet instead of the rubber that it comes with. Very satisfied with the build. The only downfall is the weight but I don't pretend that the ar10 platform is ever light.

 

[bonesaw00001]

Anyone else throw one of these on a PRS rifle like the Tac A1 or RPR?

 

[Dobermann]

Just giving this old thread a bump to keep all the content together ...

Has anyone else run these?

Anyone got any thoughts about their use for field/competition use?

My initial thoughts:

Pros

• More streamlined, so easier to get around barricades when not needed.
• Easier to carry slung.
• Easier to get in and out of backpack stowage (such as the Kifaru Mountain Rambler) for field events.
• While the legs aren't spring-loaded, at least they have what looks like a ball detent to lock at 1" increments.
• Possibly the same weight as a full fore end plus bipod, depending on the exact models of each, of course.
• Apex looks like it might be over the barrel (like the Elite Iron, Tier One Evolution, etc), so not as unstable as the 'over-apex' models (Tier One Tactical, TBAC, etc).
• Good looks and braggin' rights, if you're into that kinda thing.

Cons

• If you decide you don't like it, it's not as easy as selling off a separate bipod.
• Ditto for if it gets damaged.
• Not as easy to QD and clean if crud gets in there.
• Possibly heavier than some light rails and bipod combinations (although internet rumours is they have a part-carbon fibre model coming out in the next year).
• Legs look a little skinny (but then, I have chunky thighs ...).
• Possibly not as quick to deploy and stow as other designs.

Seems there's little out there on the webs about these aside from a couple of SHOT show promo spots, one or two reviews, and a terrible piece by InRange TV, where their only comparison points were the Harris or the Magpul ... and then they complained about people who might jump in and let them know about better bipods.

Any other thoughts?

 

[Dobermann]

Two years down the track ... just bumping this thread - does anyone else run the BLK LBL handguard/bipod? Thoughts?

 

[Didodadday]

I just received mine and I like it so far. Appears to be solidly built, easy to install and I really like the bipod being built in. I have it on my RPR and it looks like a regular handguard.