Not all FDE the same? UPDATED with new pics

[Barms 96]

Just opened my mapul fixed stock in FDE right out of the box. I swear it looks dark green to me. I have an AFG incoming in FDE I will compare colors soon. The box says FDE though. Has anybody heard of different items being different shades from Magpul?

Check this out it looks like this:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=804694

and this guy says his is FDE too. Is that color right?

[iCARRY 0]

If they are different colors for some reason from the same manufacture( magpul) I would call their customer service.

[MidwestPX 172]

Just opened my mapul fixed stock in FDE right out of the box. I swear it looks dark green to me. I have an AFG incoming in FDE I will compare colors soon. The box says FDE though. Has anybody heard of different items being different shades from Magpul?

 

Check this out it looks like this:

 

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=804694

 

and this guy says his is FDE too. Is that color right?

That color doesn't look right, comparing it to the cardboard it's shot against.  White balance can do funny things to colors so I typically look for other items in the photo to compare against and that looks more OD green (but not quite) than FDE.

[JT Custom Guns 954]

There is a ton of counterfeit Magpul stuff on the market.

and the difference between FDE, Olive & Desert Tan is nutty.

[Lalo 13]

Where did you purchase the stock from?

[Barms 96]

A vendor off of Amazon. The AFG I have incoming is from BravoCompany. If they are different I will be sending the stock back. But you guys agree right, this shouldn't be a case of "different batches different materials make the colors different"

[Blake 50]

All fde of the same brand should look the same as long as its the same material (all plastic, all metal). There is a HUGE difference between manufacturers though in what their fde color looks like.

 

I learned this the hard way. That being said I pieced together an fde ar that the colors came out pretty close on.

 

 

Troy drop in rail. Vltor imod stock. Magpul mbuis grip and mag.

 

 

[Barms 96]

There is a ton of counterfeit Magpul stuff on the market.

and the difference between FDE, Olive & Desert Tan is nutty.

Is desert tan a Magpul color option? I thought it was just BLK, OD, FG, FDE

[Barms 96]

Blake, yes between manufacturers I'd say caveat emptor. But I'm choosing all Magpul.

[Blake 50]

Blake, yes between manufacturers I'd say caveat emptor. But I'm choosing all Magpul.

Should be all the the same color then. If it isnt and its genuine magpul Im sure they will replace it.

 

[Lalo 13]

All Magpul furniture should match. In this pic even the Troy BUIS are a very close match.

 

The color is definitely off and I would send it back. At least Amazon will take care of the return without issue if it was fulfilled by them. If fulfilled by the vendor directly you might have to eat shipping cost back.

[Barms 96]

Ughhhhh. Ruining my night. This just harpooned my goal of really trying to build it my way for best cost and being patient. And exhibit A is i screwed on a part to save a couple of bucks. Lesson learned

[Vicious 130]

Return that stock, that is not FDE. Maybe the seller opened the products to inspect them and switched the boxes?

[alowerlevel 76]

I would return it and buy one from a reputable dealer, not Amazon, too much counterfeit stuff out there (not saying yours is, but why chance it to save a couple bucks?)

[Destinydog 9]

I just bough one from a guy on this forum, it matched all my other fde stuff from magpul and larue

[remixer 1,645]

they should match. Iv seen lots of fakes on Ebay but not amazon yet

[MidwestPX 172]

they should match. Iv seen lots of fakes on Ebay but not amazon yet

Tons of counterfeits are on Amazon.  Along with airsoft-grade metal parts, particularly handguards.

[Krdshrk 3,801]

What's worse is that there are cheap knockoffs of the Magpul PTS (Airsoft) line of products as well.... I'll only buy magpul stuff from reputable dealers.

[Turbotezza 1]

Could be a boxing mistake. That color is OD not FDE

[Barms 96]

Well either i'm retarded with colors (or my mind doesn't remember FDE).  or Magpul srewed up twice?

 

the AFG just came from Bravo and its the exact same color..   i'm gonna go to OSA tomorrow and see if they have any magpul FDE accessories and see if i'm insane or not..

 

thoughts please?   I know you guys all swore that was OD green..   

 

[JoeTK37 8]

Check out the post I put up in the "AR pics....." Thread page 51(sorry, can't link or post a pic I'm on my phone). They look similar to mine. Depends on light conditions how "earthy" they look. Joe

[Krdshrk 3,801]

That looks FDE to me.  FDE is Dark tan with a hint of green....

[dwamp2006 1]

It strongly depends on the lighting and way the picture is taken to get the best view of the color. With that new picture i would deff say its FDE

[djg0770 480]

type of lighting can have a huge impact on this as well.

[MidwestPX 172]

Well either i'm retarded with colors (or my mind doesn't remember FDE).  or Magpul srewed up twice?

 

the AFG just came from Bravo and its the exact same color..   i'm gonna go to OSA tomorrow and see if they have any magpul FDE accessories and see if i'm insane or not..

 

thoughts please?   I know you guys all swore that was OD green..   

 

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Looks normal.

[Lalo 13]

Yeah that's FDE. Now get that installed and post some pics of the final product!

[Barms 96]

Sorry for all that confusion fellas.. Man the light and camera angle really make a difference I guess.. It's remarkable how some pics online literally make the FDE look tan/yellow.

 

Worst part is I have another one incoming now. I'm either gonna have to send it back or sell it here. If anyone wants one for $45 local pickup I'll give it to you.

[Turbotezza 1]

This latest pic is FDE. The original link was for a OD.