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LEAPERS
A classic redefined
Leapers’ UTG PRO® brings to the market a classic improvement for the iconic MP5 with
a unique monolithic handguard. The US-based manufacturer known for its line of
Michigan-made handguards, stocks, buffer tubes and more has combined M-LOK® and
optics real estate into one rigid and slim drop-in mount.
Precision CNC machined
from 6061-T6 aluminium
and with an overall
installed weight of only 9.6
ounces, the handguard is
finished in H-146 graphite
black Cerakote® in replace
of a matte black anodize. A
decision made to better match
the painted finish found on
MP5 receivers. The patented
claw mount locking interface
utilises four proprietary
lugs that are inserted from
the sides and through the
upper monolithic portion of
the handguard, where four
vertically installed T10 screws
securely clamp the lugs against
the receiver.
The handguard, which
practically spans the length
of the MP5’s sight radius,
provides an extended 16-slot
Picatinny top rail that begins
just forward of the rear sight
drum and ends just before the
charging handle recess notch.
A cut out in the rail allows
for positive identification of
the serial number. Speaking of
the recess notch, the part of
the handguard that overlaps
the notch is chamfered to
specifically prevent hot
spots or snag points from
happening when manipulating
the charging handle, with or
without gloves.
In addition to the chamfer,
access to the charging handle
remains quick and effortless
and shooters will have no
worry about shredding up
their fingers or knuckles as
the top of the handguard
transitions from Picatinny to
M-LOK® the remainder of
the way to the front sight.
Around the circumference
of the handguard are a
total of 17 full and five half
M-LOK® slots. In addition,
two integral anti-rotational
QD sockets are featured and
are located toward the front
of the handguard at the three
and nine o’clock positions. The
multiple M-LOK® positions
make quick work of installing
lights, lasers, foregrips, and
more onto the receiver of the
MP5. A task that is somewhat
of a conundrum for the
classical MP5 compared to
more modern offerings. The
UTG PRO® MP5 monolithic
handguard is designed for the
9mm receiver MP5 and clones
and is compatible with most,
if not all, collapsible and fixed
stocks.
About
Leapers, headquartered in
Michigan, U.S.A., has been
in the business of supplying
shooting, hunting and
outdoor gear since 1992. The
company sets un-compromised
high standards for all its
business operations. Its goal
is to provide a total solution
for any line of products it
offers and aims to offer the
most complete selection of
accessories for your customers’
one-stop shopping experience.
In 2009, the company made
an important decision and
started its Made-In-the-USA
Manufacturing Operation.
Following the company’s
vision with persistence, it
created the UTG PRO line
of products starting from
innovative rails and stocks
with plans to make scopes
and lights. Leapers uses
local vendors for a variety of
services and helps to bring
jobs back to Michigan. In the
past two decades, Leapers
UTG has enjoyed tremendous
loyal customer support. The
company is committed to
giving back to customers its
most innovative, best quality
products with the most caring
service.
+1 734 542 1500
www.leapers.com
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