magpul MIAD grip for AR

I really like the MIAD grip too.




I just need to get an upper, BCG, and some sights then I be done with my build.

It is a pain to change the grip backstrap. But I kind of like it that way, you know its not going to come loose while shooting.

Ok, here's some pics compared to the Ergo grip. Also a closer pic of the checkering.

Here is a pic next to the Ergo.. this is with the mid thickness backstrap on. They are essentially the same thickness and width this way.



Here is a pic with the Ergo grip laid over top the MIAD. Again, same angle for the most part, same thickness.



And last, here is a closer picture of the checkering. it is not harsh on your hand at all.




And in the other pictures.. notice how up top on the grip near where it meets the lower receiver... it has an indention.. that really helps you get a better grip on the gun.. Especially if you one hand the gun.. it seems to help you get more leverage through the grip.

I paid $45 for this grip, and it was worth every penny. Will I use all the other stuff that came with it? Probably not.. but it's there so if I need to adjust it to other hands, or maybe I decide I want the grip a bit thicker or thinner. And if I really want to, i can toss the normal front strap back on, put a separate swivel winter trigger guard on that isn't attatched to the grip.

One thing I cannot stand about the Ergo is the lack of good finger grooves.. they just do not allow me to get a good secure and consistent grip. Plus I feel like my hand moves around too much on the grip.

Like I said, you are free to try the grip if you want.. free to have it if you like it.. they are only about $17 new online most places.. so considering mine doesn't have the bottom plug.. I don't see me getting much out of it anyways. I hope you like it if you try it... but if you don't, I hope you see exactly what I'm talking about.. I can even notice that compared to my standard AR grip. And regading that grip, the MIAD how I have it setup, is just a bit thicker front to back than the standard grip.. that really helped it fit my hands a lot better. but you have the different straps you can change to make it fit your hand better.

I had a Hogue over molded grip on my new RRA AR-15. After one trip to the range I changed it out for a MagPul MIAD grip. I like it a lot better. For bench work I put the large back strap in so I don't over insert my index finger on the trigger and for 3-gun I run the medium back strap to give me better grip on the gun.

Have you guys seen the new MagPul PMAG (the mag in the above picture). Very impressive, I just go three earlier this week. I haven't tested them yet but if they work as well as the look and as tough as they look they are going to be great.

Truck test video

More picture of my PMAG here

I went from the Magpul MIAD to the Hogue and will never look back. They are both great fits to my hand, but the Hogue afforded more of a positive grip.

Good choice on the stock also, Jed.