Quick ? about the MIAD grip

[M4arc]

Will the standard MIAD grip store a spare bolt and firing pin? I see you can buy inserts for different batteries but do you need to buy a separate insert for a bolt?

[R.D.]

The standard core holds 3 5.56 cartridges.

[subzero]

I was able to fit either a spare bolt or a spare firing pin, but not both at the same time. I was using the standard 3 bullet insert. Without the insert, it may be possible to get both in.

[mark5pt56]

I have the bolt f pin insert and plan to get more. I'm going to see if I can tape a spare fp retaining pin inside as well.

The medium backstrap feels the best for me.

[M4arc]

I have the bolt f pin insert and plan to get more. I'm going to see if I can tape a spare fp retaining pin inside as well.

The medium backstrap feels the best for me.

Where did you find the Bolt/Firing Pin insert? I haven't seen it listed as an opinion anywhere.

[mark5pt56]

Where did you find the Bolt/Firing Pin insert? I haven't seen it listed as an opinion anywhere.

I got mine from the EE(individual) I saw them at PK's for 14.95--

http://www.pkfirearms.com/store/get_items.aspx?type=0&term=26

[MASP7]

I was able to fit either a spare bolt or a spare firing pin, but not both at the same time. I was using the standard 3 bullet insert. Without the insert, it may be possible to get both in.

The 3 round insert is standard (although the grips sometimes come through with others)
Optional inserts are 2x123 battery, 2xAA/AAA/N battery, Bolt-FP

(I think the spare FP retaining pin will fit in the tail of the bolt, but I'm not sure as I usually use the battery inserts.)

[Hoplophile]

Where did you find the Bolt/Firing Pin insert? I haven't seen it listed as an opinion anywhere.I bought one of the pre-production grips and it came with a basic insert, an AA/AAA battery holder, a CR123 battery holder, and a bolt/pin carrier.

[sns3guppy]

Why not just order it straight from Magpul?

http://www.magpul.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_104&products_id=216

It's advertised on the manufacturer's site, and yes, the grip insert holds both the bolt and firing pin. Why not drop a couple of cotter keys in there while you're at it?

[KevinB]

BigRed and I both run a bolt, firing pin, cam pin, and firing pin retaining pin in a three bullet holder MIAD grip -- 100mph taped together.

It fits

[mark5pt56]

Were there any quality issues with the pre production grips?

[KevinB]

Production grips are much sturdier

[MASP7]

I had a pre-production grip break.
The PP grips have a countersunk attachment screw, the production grips have a fillister head screw. The new version seems much stronger.
The PP grip split down the middle, even though I didn't over-torque it.
Magpul replaced it (and two others that I didn't have a problem with) without any hassles.

[Submariner]

I bitched about the insert that comes with MIAD on TOS and Rich Fitzpatrick set me straight.

First, the core that comes with the grip holds FIVE rounds: the extra two go bullet end into each small hole.

Next he said, basically, if I was too cheap to buy the spare bolt core, I could remove the soft bullet core and put anything I want in the grip, preferably in a baggie. Having acquired a MIAD with the spare bolt core, I agree with him on his suggestion.

[Glockster35]

Submariner, in your opinion is the spare bolt insert worth the money?

I have been considering this grip for some time, and if I do follow through on it, I will be getting the bolt insert too.

Thanks

[SuicideHz]

No, it's not. I have probably 3 lying around...

But then again, if it's a concern of yours and you'd like to have a spare bolt or FP and can't fit them anywhere else, the grip may be a good spot...

After all, you CAN fit batteries in almost everything else which is the core I have been using.

[Submariner]

Submariner, in your opinion is the spare bolt insert worth the money?

I have been considering this grip for some time, and if I do follow through on it, I will be getting the bolt insert too.

Thanks

KevinB has the right idea. BTW, I got my MIAD with bolt core for $23 so I didn't waste money.

[KevinB]

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[Submariner]

Kevin-How do you remove the sticky residue in the field? Have you considered a ziploc bag?

[KevinB]

CLP

I had to swap out a bolt in a teammates gun last week - worked fine -- the residue is not much that a quick gloved wipe does not take care of. I'm not a fan of Ziploc bags since they rip and pins go AWOL.

[HAMMERDROP]

or a bread bad tie to anchor the firing pin to the bolt alot
easier than duct tape...my .2cents