MIAD on an MWS

m1ajunkie · #1 05-30-11, 21:51

I would like to put a Magpul MIAD on my mws, but I was thinking a special piece was needed to fill the gap on the .308 ar's.

Is this correct? Any one have a link to the gap filling piece?

Thanks

UBOATSNSR · #2 05-30-11, 22:11

You can find the Magpul MIAD Grip Wedge adapter for $3.95 at Magpul:

http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG065/43

mstennes · #3 05-31-11, 08:54

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Originally Posted by m1ajunkie

I would like to put a magpul miad on my mws, but I was thinking a special piece was needed to fill the gap on the .308 ar's.

Is this correct? Any one have a link to the gap filling piece?

Thanks

If your talking about a platform, for the rear take down spring to rest on your correct. I made one for mine by shaving down some of the plastic off the extra pieces, and epoxying them in the space. Once dry sand and file flat and your done.

Mitch1352 · #4 05-31-11, 11:30

I put one on my MWS with the adaptor and it fits perfectly.

mstennes · #5 05-31-11, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Mitch1352

I put one on my MWS with the adaptor and it fits perfectly.

When I did mine I didn't realize that Magpul had the adapter, I might have to look into it, in case the epoxy doesn't hold up?

m1ajunkie · #6 05-31-11, 16:37

Thanks for the replies and the link. I wasn't sure if that was actually needed, but it looks like I'll be needing one.

JeepDriver · #7 05-31-11, 20:13

It's pretty much a must have.

I had made a block for mine, then I realized I was fucking around with a $2000 rifle over $5.

duece71 · #8 06-01-11, 22:50

Will this device from Magpul be needed if one were to install the MOE grip on the MWS?? Thanks.

Pappabear · #9 06-02-11, 02:59

I did not have it on mine and there was a gap, with it the grip fits perfect. Markm caught this one for me. Just buy the $4.00 widget, it makes life good for your LMT

Huskyfever03 · #10 06-02-11, 14:25

I had to trim the hell out of my wedge so the miad would fit correctly. There was a noticeable gap between the grip and lower below the selector when I used the wedge. I took a razor blade and trimmed parts of the wedge I felt were unneeded. Nothing changed cosmetically, but took a bit of rubber off. It fits flush now like it should.

m1ajunkie · #11 06-02-11, 22:21

Huskyfever,

Is that a surefire 762ss mount on your mws?

Did you have any trouble getting it installed or just screw it on? I am not sure if the profile of the mws barrel is correct for the surefire reflex muzzle devices.

I am really thinking of getting a surefire 762ss can, but I hate to send the barrel off to get worked on.

Huskyfever03 · #12 06-02-11, 23:32

Yep it is

It screwed on like it should have. 2 shims + some torque and it was straight

UBOATSNSR · #13 06-03-11, 08:05

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Originally Posted by m1ajunkie

Huskyfever,

Is that a surefire 762ss mount on your mws?

Did you have any trouble getting it installed or just screw it on? I am not sure if the profile of the mws barrel is correct for the surefire reflex muzzle devices.

I am really thinking of getting a surefire 762ss can, but I hate to send the barrel off to get worked on.

m1ajunkie since you are the OP here I'll answer this.

I've installed a Surefire FH762K03 Flash Hider on my LMT .308 MWS and it installed with no modification to my barrel; I also installed a Surefire FH556-212A Flash Hider on my LMT 5.56 MRP CQB so that I can use my FA762K on both carbines. My new Surefire FA762K Suppressor should be arriving any day now

duece71 · #14 06-03-11, 08:05

Glad to hear good luck with the Surefire FS/MB. I want to get one as well for a......well, you know......."future addition" to my MWS.

duece71 · #15 06-03-11, 08:12

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Originally Posted by UBOATSNSR

m1ajunkie since you are the OP here I'll answer this.

I've installed a Surefire FH762K03 Flash Hider on my LMT .308 MWS and it installed with no modification to my barrel; I also installed a Surefire FH556-212A Flash Hider on my LMT 5.56 MRP CQB so that I can use my FA762K on both carbines. My new Surefire FA762K Suppressor should be arriving any day now

UBOATSNSR,
I looked on SF website and they sell the FH762k05 which is for the L129A1. Did you look into getting this FH?? It looks like the one that is indeed included with the Brit L129A1. OP, sorry to hijack.

UBOATSNSR · #16 06-03-11, 08:36

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Originally Posted by duece71

UBOATSNSR,
I looked on SF website and they sell the FH762k05 which is for the L129A1. Did you look into getting this FH?? It looks like the one that is indeed included with the Brit L129A1. OP, sorry to hijack.

Not really a thread hijack deuce71 as the OP might also be considering the Surefire FH762K05.

Yes, I too considered the Surefire FH762K05 as it's a nice looking flash hider, it's an effective design, and as you said it is OEM on the L129A1. I ruled the FH762K05 out as I figured that I'd end up dropping my LMT on the muzzle end some day, bending a tine just enough on the FH762K05 to cause a baffle strike when I fired it with the suppressor installed.

The FH762K05:

duece71 · #17 06-03-11, 08:45

Yikes!! Drop your LMT MWS!!??? Oh horrors!!

You don't think the FH would be able to take a drop?? From 10+ feet, ok, I understand. But if dropped from a handhold to the ground? I think I will chance it. I doubt the Brits would have gone with it if they thought this might be a problem. But hey, who am I to say????

My Local funshop has the K03 and just the K in stock.

UBOATSNSR · #18 06-03-11, 09:43

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Originally Posted by duece71

Yikes!! Drop your LMT MWS!!??? Oh horrors!!

You don't think the FH would be able to take a drop?? From 10+ feet, ok, I understand. But if dropped from a handhold to the ground? I think I will chance it. I doubt the Brits would have gone with it if they thought this might be a problem. But hey, who am I to say????

My Local funshop has the K03 and just the K in stock.

Well I'm a pessimist (a pessimist is actually an optimist with experience) as well as being very accident prone.

duece71 · #19 06-03-11, 11:23

Yeah, I hear ya, I have had my share of facepalms.
What scope is on your MWS??

UBOATSNSR · #20 06-03-11, 19:10

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Originally Posted by duece71

What scope is on your MWS??

It's a Hensoldt Fero Z24.

Hensoldt is the military division for Zeiss. The Fero Z24 is a fixed 4x with an illuminated range finding reticle and a top BDC turret for distance and a side turret for wind adjustment. The Hensoldt Fero Z24 is an incredible scope, the only drawback is its use of a STANAG base necessitating my use of an A.R.M.S. #7 scope mount, not my first choice in mounts. My Fero Z24 came attached to an HK claw mount as it was designed/produced for the HK G3/HK91 family. Once plentiful these scopes are now almost impossible to find.