Magpul® M-LOK® Dovetail Adapter – 4-Slot RRS®/ARCA® Interface – Black Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum – MAG1052-BLK
The Magpul® M-LOK® Dovetail Adapter 4-Slot Plate for RRS®/ARCA® Interfaces (MAG1052-BLK) represents a high-efficiency tactical engineering and precision rifle optimization milestone, meticulously built to establish a direct structural link between standard M-LOK forends and heavy-duty tripod/bipod support systems. While traditional precision weapon interfaces rely on heavy, blocky Picatinny cross-rails or clumsy, single-point swivel studs that add excessive front-end bulk, introduce flex lines, and slow down your transition speeds—the RRS/ARCA standard delivers smooth, infinite linear tracking adjustments along the length of the mount. This premium, 100% American-made component (840815121954) brings an ultra-low profile, aerospace-grade mounting platform straight to your modular long-range rifle system.
The structural foundation of this low-profile tripod adapter is precision CNC-machined from a monolithic stock of lightweight, structural aluminum alloy. Finished with a deeply bonded, corrosion-resistant **Type III Class 2 Mil-Spec hardcoat anodizing**, the rail easily withstands the relentless friction of heavy-duty tripod ball-head clamps and harsh ambient field moisture. Measuring a generous **7.75 inches in total longitudinal length** across its 4-slot layout, the plate features a series of **optimally located drilled and tapped holes** designed to accept travel stop screws, limiting overall accessory overtravel while acting as precise mechanical reference boundaries. To maintain flawless operational safety under severe recoil impulses, Magpul integrated **rugged recoil and impact mitigation lugs** on the underside, ensuring the plate sits perfectly immobile on your handguard throughout intensive shooting strings.
The true functional highlight of this precision rail section lies in its user-focused ergonomics and intelligent chassis utility features. The outer perimeter is detailed with comfortable, highly functional **snag-resistant beveled edges**, protecting the operator's support hand from painful pinch points or sharp corners during unsupported shooting configurations. For long-range shooters utilizing the world-class Magpul Pro 700 rifle chassis, this specific 4-slot hardware profile includes a specialized **hardware access layout** that allows for the effortless removal of the rifle's front action screw without needing to detach the dovetail adapter from the forend. Weighing an incredibly distributed **2.79 ounces**, this lightweight anchoring milestone delivers absolute mechanical authority for competitive PRS/NRL matches and remote backcountry predator hunting deployment loops.
Includes: (1) Magpul M-LOK Dovetail Adapter 4-Slot RRS/ARCA Plate (Matte Black Mil-Spec Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum Construction), Complete M-LOK Specialized Cam-Lock Mounting Hardware Package, and Factory Retail Protective Box.
*M-LOK Mechanical Torque & Thread Safety Guidance: To prevent unexpected hardware loosening from deep rifle vibrational harmonics or rapid thermal cycling, clean and degrease the internal handguard slot tracking lines prior to installation. Insert the mounting screws through the adapter plate, pre-thread the M-LOK T-nuts to their proper gap depth, drop the assembly into the slots, and hand-torque to Magpul's factory specification (15-20 in-lbs for aluminum-to-aluminum handguards). Avoid excessive over-torquing to prevent fracturing the internal slot borders.
Key Features
- Native RRS/ARCA Standard Profile: Provides immediate drop-in compatibility with premium tripods, bipods, and ball-head tracking assemblies using the industry-standard RRS Dovetail format.
- Optimized 7.75" 4-Slot Span: Extended structural length yields a generous sliding path for rapid focal balance shifts across field barricades and technical shooting rests.
- Premium Mil-Spec Hardcoat Anodizing: Monolithic machined aluminum base is shielded with an ultra-hard matte black finish to block friction scratches, oxidation, and solvent wear.
- Integrated Recoil Mitigation Lugs: Built-in bottom alignment blocks handle brutal recoil shear forces, preventing rail migration and thread stress during heavy caliber sequences.
- Chassis Action Screw Access Hole: Custom relief cuts allow direct removal of a Magpul Pro 700 front action screw, eliminating tedious component disassembly loops.
- Overtravel Travel-Limit Holes: Outfitted with multiple drilled and tapped locations that serve as hard physical stops for clamp pins to guarantee secure tripod anchoring.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Magpul® Industries (Austin, TX)
- Product Line: Precision Rifle Interface & Mounting Hardware Matrix
- Model Designation: M-LOK® Dovetail Adapter - 4 Slot for RRS®/ARCA® Interface
- SKU / MPN: MAG1052-BLK (Alternative Part Identifiers: MAG1052 / MPI-MAG1052-BLK)
- Primary Mounting Attachment: M-LOK® Slot System Compatible (Requires 4 Continuous M-LOK Openings)
- Secondary Component Interface: RRS / ARCA Dovetail Rail Standard
- Material Base Class: Precision Machined High-Strength Structural Aluminum Alloy
- Surface Finish Class: Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Matte Black Anodized Finish
- Total Longitudinal System Length: 7.75 Inches (196.85 mm)
- Total Mechanical Plate Width: 1.50 Inches (38.10 mm)
- Total Mechanical Plate Height: 0.20 Inches (5.08 mm)
- Edge Profile Geometry: 3D-Contoured Snag-Resistant Beveled Edges
- Security Enhancements: Integrated Recoil Shear Lugs / Anti-Overtravel Tapped Ports
- Product Net Component Weight: 2.79 oz (79.1 g) - Ultra-Slim Precision Footprint
- Total Boxed Shipping Mass: ~0.50 lbs (Enclosed Inside Protective Padded Wrap Box)
- UPC Barcode: 840815121954