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Posted: 2/20/2011 4:18:40 PM EDT
| I am in the middle of my first build and I am trying to put on a Magpul MIAD Grip. When I tighten the screw there is still alot of play in the handle but that screw will not move anymore. Now when I put the A2 handle back on the reciever(pwa) it is solid as a rock. Has this happen to anyone else? Is it me? Any suggestions? I feel like a buffoon but I figured I would throw it out here and see if I can get any suggestions |
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The Magpul screw has a ton of loctite on it that makes it hard to screw in. Clean some of it off with a wire brush or you could probably use your old screw. I don't remember if there is any difference or not. This, there is a lot of loctite on the screw... I had the same problem as you did and I just kept turning the screw, eventually you will snug it down. I also wish that they did not use a slot head screw and opted for a hex head. |
I've had the same issue in the past. This probably sounds stupid, but get a big damn screwdriver ! I ended up picking one up at Menards with a large, rubbery handle and thick shank. What a world of difference. I was able to screw the screw in all the way. It sometimes takes quite a bit of torque to tighten the grip up, and this was just the ticket for me. My buddy couldn't get his Hogue to tighten up, so I came over with my big damn screwdriver and fixed it for him. He now has a big damn screwdriver.
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| It is a PWA lower. Funny thing is I put the A2 grip back on it and it is solid as a rock.I can now get the screw all the way in it is just that the rear of the MIAD still wiggles.By that I mean if I push from the back of the handle forward there is still a little play. |
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Quoted: It is a PWA lower. Funny thing is I put the A2 grip back on it and it is solid as a rock.I can now get the screw all the way in it is just that the rear of the MIAD still wiggles.By that I mean if I push from the back of the handle forward there is still a little play. Then the screw is NOT all the way in... Is the screw that came with the MIAD longer than the one that came out of it? |
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Quoted: I've put on 3 MIADs and they ALL took a lot more force to turn the screw. To the point I was questioning whether the screw was bottomed out. Once properly tightened though, they were rock solid. never had this problem. Of course most of mine have been installed on 80% lowers that i tapped myself... |
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