Back-up rifle or extra parts (MPX)

[Fasthenk65]

What is most efficient (or common practice) bringing a back-up gun to major matches or crucial parts for your gun? In my case the 3rd gen MPX.

[jlo86cj]

Backup. A lot of parts are not for sale.

[jualdeaux]

I would say, if you can afford it, a backup gun would be a lot quicker and easier. If the primary stops running you could grab the backup instead of trying to figure out what’s wrong and hoping you have the right replacement part.

Edited April 21, 2019 by jualdeaux

[Fasthenk65]

So I need 2 MPX rifles  don't tell the wife...

[jualdeaux]

6 minutes ago, Fasthenk65 said:

So I need 2 MPX rifles  don't tell the wife...

 

Just make sure they are exactly the same and just remember to only bring one out at a time. LOL

[Fasthenk65]

Just now, jualdeaux said:

 

Just make sure they are exactly the same and just remember to only bring one out at a time. LOL

haaa  it's my buddy's rifle he doesn't have a safe

[egd5]

Where do you keep the back-up gun? In your vehicle or do you carry it around with you?  How much time do you have to go back and get it if needed?

[Fasthenk65]

9 hours ago, egd5 said:

Where do you keep the back-up gun? In your vehicle or do you carry it around with you?  How much time do you have to go back and get it if needed?

Have same question... would be a lot easier to have essential parts (extractor, trigger, bolt, springs) in the bag..

[AHI]

Time until its your turn to shoot.   Depends on squid size.   The stage your gun broke on 2 min.

 

How long will it take you to replace parts vs get back up gun?  

[GregJ]

In Lead We Trust has a great spare parts kit for the MPX.  Small enough for rifle bag.  Highly recommended. 

[mstamper]

50 minutes ago, GregJ said:

In Lead We Trust has a great spare parts kit for the MPX.  Small enough for rifle bag.  Highly recommended. 

I carry their parts kit. Can't afford to get another MPX setup like what my main is setup now. PLUS, don't like sleeping with the dog.

[Fasthenk65]

18 minutes ago, mstamper said:

I carry their parts kit. Can't afford to get another MPX setup like what my main is setup now. PLUS, don't like sleeping with the dog.

 

Now check how to get this kit to Europe ...

[Fasthenk65]

Think I need to find a job in the US

[NervousEnergy]

A new MPX PCC plus optic and doo-dads (magwell, extended mag release) is about the same cost as 10 cases of ammo.  

 

...ok, I'm not sure where I was going with that, but there must be some way to use that when 'discussing' the situation with the wife.  I got lucky and was able to use proceeds from selling a few older rifles I recently inherited to buy a second MPX.  Trying to fix it at the safety table isn't any fun at all, and many part failures (extractors, disconnectors, recoil springs, firing pins, tappets, etc.) require a full breakdown.  

 

Much easier to just grab the backup rifle and fix the primary after the match.

[Fasthenk65]

got it :-)

 

[Rolex]

I carry all the bolt extra parts- if it goes down during the stage- its over anyway- and I don't think you can run back and grab the backup.

BUT you will have the time between the stages to fix what ever it is that has broken- and shoot the next stage. I have removed all items

from the MPX bolts and replace all the parts in no time at all- practice-and patience- that's all  you really need- Just saying   

[George16]

On 4/21/2019 at 6:25 PM, Fasthenk65 said:

So I need 2 MPX rifles  don't tell the wife...

Just ordered the MPX PCC as a backup for my 8” gen 2 but I did tell my wife about it .

[RaylanGivens]

On 4/22/2019 at 7:10 PM, Rolex said:

I carry all the bolt extra parts- if it goes down during the stage- its over anyway- and I don't think you can run back and grab the backup.

BUT you will have the time between the stages to fix what ever it is that has broken- and shoot the next stage. I have removed all items

from the MPX bolts and replace all the parts in no time at all- practice-and patience- that's all  you really need- Just saying   

 

I've seen Max Leongitus carry a spare bolt on his belt...

 

Good for broken firing pins or extractors...  I'll bet he practices changing it.

 

[Acer2428]

Spare rifle for me. Nothing like hammering out roll pins at the safe table...

 

If it stop working, case it up, uncase the backup and keep going. I've rarely seen someone come back confident enough in their equipment to shoot worth a darn after 'fixing' it. 

[Rolex]

6 hours ago, George16 said:

Just ordered the MPX PCC as a backup for my 8” gen 2 but I did tell my wife about it .

Don't worry- Ill tell her for you- and if I don't Jack will 

[Rolex]

1 hour ago, Acer2428 said:

Spare rifle for me. Nothing like hammering out roll pins at the safe table...

 

If it stop working, case it up, uncase the backup and keep going. I've rarely seen someone come back confident enough in their equipment to shoot worth a darn after 'fixing' it. 

Then you have never shot with our group of riflemen-

[George16]

54 minutes ago, Rolex said:

Don't worry- Ill tell her for you- and if I don't Jack will 

Sure you wil  

[Neomet]

4 hours ago, RaylanGivens said:

 

I've seen Max Leongitus carry a spare bolt on his belt...

 

Good for broken firing pins or extractors...  I'll bet he practices changing it.

 

 

You know he does and there is probably a youtube/facebook/IM video of him doing it at insane speed as he runs forward to the next target array.  

[fishhunter3]

I ran an MPX for about a year and a half, for back parts extra firing pins and springs X 3 an extractor and about a half a dozen extractor springs and at least 1 complete back up guns 2 would be better, after they get several thousand rounds in them the are broke more than they are running. got rid of mine and bought two complete ar 9s taccom builds on KE arms lowers and have never had to go to a backup and only replaced 1 firing pin. 

 

Edited May 31, 2019 by fishhunter3