Magpul MIAD grip for AR-10

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12 years 3 days ago #14457 by Harry Moto
Magpul MIAD grip for AR-10 was created by Harry Moto
I like a big grip, and I like Magpul, so it follows that 'My' rifle has a MIAD Grip on it with the largest backstrap. When I got my AR-10, my favorite grip naturally migrated to the newest, coolest rifle in the collection. Happy happy, right? :banghead:

The spring for the safety detent goes right in the hole, as expected. The spring for the rear takedown pin? It goes right into the space between the grip proper and the backstrap, leaving exactly zero tension on the detent. :mad: Figgers...

I'll have to get pix when I get home (pix or it didn't happen, I know, I know) but the solution was pretty easy. It involves a tiny bit of wood and a good bit of JB weld. I also drilled some tiny holes in the grip for the epoxy to cling to, all of this is completely inside the grip so it all looks perfectly stock. (so to speak) The build-up is actually captured when everything is together, so no worries about the epoxy loosing it's hold on the plastic. I've started the longevity testing, so we'll see how it goes...

Just throwin' it out there, in case there are any other AR-10 Magpul junkies out there. :welcome:

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12 years 3 days ago #14460 by 13fcolt
Replied by 13fcolt on topic Magpul MIAD grip for AR-10
I did the same thing when I ran a MIAD. I used plastic cut from one of the back straps I wasn't using and some epoxy. I run the houge now because I'm okay with it, but my kids smaller hands like it much better.

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12 years 3 days ago #14463 by Harry Moto
Replied by Harry Moto on topic Magpul MIAD grip for AR-10
D'oh! Wish I'd thought of cutting some off the other backstrap! Good idea!!

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12 years 3 days ago #14464 by 13fcolt
Replied by 13fcolt on topic Magpul MIAD grip for AR-10
I forgot to mention that some people tap the spring holes and runs set screws in them to retain the springs, with a couple coils cut off. My lower didn't look like it had enough meat around the outside edge of the hole or that is what I would have done.

I'm all about the DIY, If it can be done at all, I've probably found a way to avoid spending money, admitting it wasn't 'sposed to work that way, or sending stuff off to be done right.

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