New M27 IAR rail protector.

via AmmoLand

 Manta has been awarded a contract to produce extreme rail protector components for the U.S. Marine Corps’ new Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR).
The “Full Rate Production” announcement by the Marines caps a competition that began in 2005.
The components provided by Manta for the M27 IAR consist of a Vertical Grip Sleeve, featuring a Micro-Pocket that will accept a pressure pad from an optic or laser; thus, eliminating the need of tape, zip ties, velcro or rubber bands, while offering a positive no slip grip.

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