

“They’re sold all over the internet and at gun shows.

An 11-year veteran of the company, many fakes come across his desk, some sent in for warranty work. John Enloe is Aimpoint’s manager of marketing and technical support. Some crooks, though, put fakes on eBay at MSRP or minimum advertised price so it looks like a deal. Magpul’s customer service technicians will assist consumers in determining if something is fake. If counterfeits somehow made it into their supply chain, they’ll usually make it right for you. > Buy through reputable retailers and distribution channels such as Brownells, Midway, DSG Arms, Cabela’s, etc.

Look at fit and trim, excessive flash from molding, textures that don’t look or feel right - some cheap polypropylenes feel waxy rusting pins or springs usually indicate fakes. “It’s a lovely world, isn’t it?” he said with exasperation. The other side is damage to the brand reputation, because someone may think they’ve bought a genuine Magpul product, and then, when it doesn’t perform adequately, it tarnishes the brand’s reputation.” If someone buys a counterfeit product, believing it to be real, then they’re not buying our product. We have a very aggressive litigation posture when it comes to counterfeits. “We work closely with customs, and we have a specific legal entity we deal with to combat these issues. He says counterfeiting of Magpul’s products is pervasive. We talked with representatives from three major manufacturers about how counterfeits are affecting them and what they recommend for consumers wanting assurances they’re getting authentic goods.ĭuane Liptak, Jr., is Magpul’s director of product management and marketing. While United States Customs officials and other protection agencies catch millions of fakes destined for American markets, enough slip through to create genuine concern.
