Ar-15 Grips

[UnofficialSniper]

I have a question maybe someone can answer, i'm looking to get a new grip for my ar. I've Looked at Hogue and Ergo grips. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

[Zach S]

I'm partial to the A1, or an A2 with the finger groove sanded off (which is what my AR has on it).

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Have an Ergo grip. Love it. If you are new to ARs (??) just make sure you don't lose the spring and detent the grip holds in when you take it off. That will mess up your safety. Ask me how I know...

 

[DMK]

I use both Ergo and Hogues on all my ARs. For some reason, the Hogues look funny to me on full stocked ARs, but look really cool on carbines with the collapsing stocks. So, I use Hogues with all my telestocks and Ergos on all the fixed stock lowers. I'm quirky that way.

Both are very comfortable. To me the difference is purely cosmetic.

 

[..]

Magpul MIAD or Ergo.

 

[10-Ring]

My hands prefer the Ergo's...YMMV!

 

[blackhawk2000]

Besides what's already posted, Tango Down is another favorite. I used a razor knife, and cut the finger groove off my A2. Watch the springs for sure. It takes a while to find them on carpet.

 

[swingset]

Hogue is not only the most comfortable I've used, it's one of the cheapest...oddly.

What I REALLY like about it, is that it's small at the top so it's good for smaller hands and gloves too.

 

[G.I.Bill]

I'm definately partial to the ergo grips. To me they have just the right combo of "mushyness" and solidness. I know that doesn't sound like it makes alot of sense but when I hold an ergo grip I feel like my fingers kinda squish into the grip a little untill I hit the solid part. It makes it feel like my hand is welded to the grip and I enjoy the multiple tacticool color assortments avaliable along with right handed, left handed, or ambidextris options.

 

[possum]

on both ar's i have had over the years i have had first samco pistol grips on mine, i like them about the best out of the ones that i have used on various other ar's.

 

[geekWithA.45]

I love my First Samco Tactical Grip:

http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/buttstocks/fbs-g27.asp

Can't stand the standard grips.

 

[Gary G23]

I have big hands and prefer the Ergo. It positions my trigger finger where it is supposed to be.

 

[Billy_H]

I just added the Hogue to mine, and have been very pleased.

 

[MountainBear]

My fat hands really like the houge and it grips exceptionally well when wet.

 

[Don't Tread On Me]

There are a lot of grips. I like the Hogue, it is cheap, it feels good and fits me well. I like it a lot. But I don't use my AR for hours and hours. Otherwise, I might consider a different grip.

Grips are a personal thing, what works for one person doesn't for another.

The A1 and A2 grips are suppose to be the all-purpose, serve-all, fit-all grips.


There are some things to consider. Some grips do not mate to the lower in an ideal fashion. This causes surfaces to not be flush. That can be either from poor manufacturing to poor design. That can cause blisters or soreness on hands if this rifle is to be held, fired and used for prolonged hours (like a class or something). Also, the gap underneath the trigger guard is an area where some people get a sore middle finger. There are some grips that cover this area, as well as the seam at the rear of the grip between the lower and where an A2 grip would mate.


So beyond what fits well, there's other things to consider - like long term or heavy use comfort. Holding a grip for a few minutes only tells you if it fits your hand, but it doesn't tell you if it will tear up your fingers or fatigue your hand after hours upon hours.

 

[Bridger]

I really like the Mag-Pul grip:

On the top rifle. It has interchangeable front and backstraps so you can get it to fit your hand. I liked the hogue also but it felt a little too narrow at the top for me.

 

[The-Fly]

I have the samco G-27's on both my AR's.

 

[Skofnung]

The First Samco grip fits me best.

 

[wilson]

I have a peace sign on my ar also i knew i couldnt be the only one. Mine is a small patch sewn on the strap , also have an american flag .

 

[DMK]

I have a peace sign on my ar also i knew i couldnt be the only one.

I do too. I also have a subdued flag on mine.