Magpul CTR MOE 0.25" Cheek Riser Grey

The Magpul CTR MOE 0.25" Cheek Riser Grey is a subtle yet effective upgrade for players seeking a consistent cheek weld and optimal alignment with their optics. This cheek riser raises your cheek position by 0.25 inches, allowing you to align more quickly and naturally with red dots and scopes. You’ll immediately notice the difference in control, stability and shooting accuracy, particularly with builds featuring higher mounts or risers.
Usage scenarios
This cheek riser is particularly effective on replicas fitted with raised optics, such as red dot sights on risers or low-magnification scopes. In CQB situations, a consistent cheek position helps you achieve target acquisition more quickly, without having to adjust your head position. During outdoor skirmishes and milsim games, where long-range precision becomes more important, correct alignment ensures a more stable sight picture and reduced fatigue during longer engagements. For professional users or demanding setups, this is also a practical upgrade that is immediately noticeable in use.
Materials and techniques
Magpul is renowned for its durable polymers, and this is evident in this cheek riser. The material is lightweight, impact-resistant and built to withstand heavy use in a wide range of conditions. The riser is specifically designed to be compatible with Magpul CTR and MOE stocks, ensuring a seamless fit with no play. Installation is simple and secure, requiring no complex modifications to your existing setup. The 0.25-inch rise has been deliberately chosen – subtle enough not to disrupt your ergonomics, yet effective enough to significantly improve your line of sight.
Practical experience
In practice, we’ve noticed that many shooters struggle with an inconsistent cheek weld, particularly when switching to higher-profile optics mounts. You often see players having to ‘search’ for the correct position, which takes time and causes inaccuracy. With this cheek riser, that position is forced into the correct alignment, meaning you automatically shoot more consistently. Particularly during rapid target transitions in CQB or when firing follow-up shots at medium range, you’ll notice that you need to make fewer corrections and can return to the target more quickly.
Who it is / isn't suitable for
This cheek riser is ideal for players who use optics with a raised mount and wish to optimise their ergonomics. CQB players looking to combine speed with precision, outdoor players seeking a stable aiming position, and milsim enthusiasts seeking long-term comfort will benefit immediately from this. If you use standard iron sights or a very low optic mount, this riser is less relevant and may even disrupt your natural line of sight.
Key features
- 0.25-inch lift, a subtle yet effective improvement to your cheek position
- Consistent cheek weld, a more stable stance and better control when shooting
- Optimal optical alignment, ideal for red dot sights and scopes with higher mounts
- Compatible with Magpul CTR and MOE stocks, fits perfectly with no play
Why choose the Magpul CTR MOE 0.25" Cheek Riser Grey
With this cheek riser, you’re getting a targeted upgrade that has an immediate impact on your shooting performance. You’re not investing in aesthetics, but in control, consistency and comfort. Within the Airsoft Legends range, where you’ll also find high-quality optics and mounts from brands such as Vector Optics and Aim-O, this is a logical addition to a balanced and professional setup. It is precisely this kind of detail optimisation that makes the difference between playing well and playing truly efficiently.
With the Magpul CTR MOE 0.25" Cheek Riser Grey, you’re opting for a well-designed upgrade that noticeably improves your aim, control and comfort.

Product specifications
- Article number
- 896272.003
- Weight unpackaged
- 50 g.
- Brand
- Magpul
- Type
- CTR MOE 0.25" Cheek Riser











