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Method Gen 3 Intimidator Bolt System

Method Gen 3 Intimidator Bolt System

Regular price $129.95 USD
Regular price Sale price $129.95 USD
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NOTE: Due to shortage in F1 Pillow Tips, they will not be shipped with the bolt kits but the Insert for the F1 Pillow tip will be included. The price has been adjusted to account for this. 


Method Bolt System is our homage to the beloved "Thumbdrive," This new system has the modularity and highly-engineered upgrades which will breathe new life into your aging Gen 3 Intimidator. For the first time, players can pick between the soft-shooting F1 Force Pillow Tip and the high efficiency Dye Flex Bolt Tip. Players can also switch between the included two pull tabs to match their preferred aesthetic. 

Product Highlights: 

  • Modular Bolt Face System gives Players the best of both worlds. The F1 Pillow Tip which has been show to increase paint handling, and the Dye Tip shown to increase overall performance/efficiency. 
  • Cutting edge body material which reduces thermal expansion and water absorption over the competition. That means longevity. 
  • Dowel style detent system which increases stability and reduces the chance of losing the detent as compared to using a typical ball bearings. 
  • Modified Detent interface to provide a snappy locking experience.
  • One Standard style Pull Pin
  • One interchangeable Rear Pull Tabs which offers the player choice of style. 
  • Improved flow gallery of Bolt Body to increase efficiency over OEM bolt. 
  • Rear Stabilizing O-Ring to reduce bolt tipping during bolt movement. 
  • Improved geometry of F1 Insert over OEM "Thumbdrive"
  • The use of the F1 Force Pillow Tip to ensure readily available replacements for years to come. 
  • Uses Dye's V1 Flex Tip.
  • Black Nitrided 304 Stainless Steel Bolt Pins

Included in the Kit: 

  • 1 Bolt Body with installed O-rings
  • 1 Field One Tip Insert without F1 Force Pillow Tip.
  • 1 Dye Tip Insert with the Dye Flex Bolt Tip V1. 
  • 1 "standard" Pull Pin
  • 1 Method Mid Rise Pull Tab
  • All Detent/Pin Hardware
  • All Aluminum parts will be anodized Gloss Black. 

This is not your typical Bolt system. If you're looking for quick and dirty bolt solution there are plenty of reputable bolts out there! If you're looking for the cutting edge of performance and customization (more to come), then this is the bolt system for you. 

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