Magpul Logo PNG
The Magpul logo looks abstract because the designers have embodied a collective image of accessories for firearms. It is a symbol of precision, confidence, reliability, and stability.
Magpul Industries began with Richard M. Fitzpatrick, a former U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance sergeant. After seeing how difficult it could be to pull magazines from pouches during fast reloads, he created a rubber magazine-pull loop. In 1997, after leaving the military, he patented the idea and began producing it in his garage in Erie, Colorado.
The company was officially registered in 1999, and the first Magpul product was introduced at the NDIA Small Arms Symposium in Parsippany, New Jersey. Early sales came through the company website and individual military purchases. In 2001, Magpul received its first patent. In 2002, it secured its first official military order: 100 M93 stocks for the U.S. Marine Corps.
By 2003, Magpul had moved into an office and hired Doug Smith, later its chief operating officer. The line expanded with the MIAD grip, Ranger Plate, magazine follower, and PRS stock. In 2006, Magpul received its first NATO stock number and developed the PMAG prototype for AR-15/M16 rifles. PMAG 30 was launched at the SHOT Show in 2007 and became the company’s key product.
In 2008, Magpul introduced the MOE accessory line and formed Magpul Dynamics. The same year, it supplied 100,000 EMAG magazines to the British Ministry of Defense. After Colorado passed HB 1224 in 2013, Magpul moved production to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and opened its corporate office in Austin, Texas. In 2016, it won a contract with U.S. Marine Corps magazine; in 2017, PMAG GEN M3 was approved for the U.S. Air Force, while M-LOK became a SOCOM standard. Competitors include Lancer Systems and Mission First Tactical.
Meaning and history
Brand recognition is high among gun lovers and regular company customers. For all that time, two versions of the logo were presented, in a similar style, which made it possible to safely associate the new emblem after the redesign with Magpul.
What is Magpul?
It is one of the largest companies in the world, producing high-tech accessories for firearms. It is popular far beyond the US; in particular, products manufactured under this brand are available in Europe.
1999 – 2009
The first version of the logo was presented to the target audience immediately after the company’s founding. It consisted of a verbal inscription and an emblem located on top. If we look at it more closely, it is a white circle with a thick red outline on a white background. Inside the circle is the company’s iconic logo, which is directly related to its products.
The brand name is set in a modern, unusual font. These are bold letters with wide lines, in a unique style. Each letter looks like a separate element due to the unusual writing format. For example, in the letter “M,” the left line is made diagonally when the rightmost line is vertical. Some lines are incomplete, which adds to the font’s mystery. Thus, the Magpul logo stands out from the competition.
2009 – today
The emblem remained identical to the previous version, except for a darker and more noble shade of red. Also, now it was often used to the left of the brand name and was somewhat reduced in size.
Even though they used a unique style in the letters, they looked more classic and familiar to many potential clients.
In some cases, the company uses only the emblem, for example, as an icon on the official website. Also, there is a separate variation where the emblem is placed inside two frames.
Font and Colors
Both versions of the logo use a unique and modern font that distinguishes the brand’s products from its main competitors. A unique style for each letter lets you make the logo more confident and progressive. You can see right angles in the lines, although some of them are rounded.
The color palette consists of red, white, and black. Perfect contrast allows you to place your logo on any surface. Interestingly, during the only redesign, the company chose a slightly different shade of red, settling on a darker one. In general, red is associated with development, passion, and the desire to improve. As a result, red is used for the emblem, black for the lettering, and white for the background.