Frankly Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Wondering if there are any off the shelf solutions for increasing the distance between the AR grip and trigger? I have XL hands and would love to have the first joint of my finger naturally fall upon the trigger but with all normal grips I'm either scrunching my hand lower (and losing control) or firing with the second joint. Seems like somebody should have a plastic gizmo that would move the grip back an inch.... send royalties please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreenwell Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Wondering if there are any off the shelf solutions for increasing the distance between the AR grip and trigger? I have XL hands and would love to have the first joint of my finger naturally fall upon the trigger but with all normal grips I'm either scrunching my hand lower (and losing control) or firing with the second joint. Seems like somebody should have a plastic gizmo that would move the grip back an inch.... send royalties please. You could look at the Magpul MIAD grip. It comes with different back straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 What grip are you running currently? Have you tried the Ergo Tactical Deluxe? It is my grip of choice due to my hands and long fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I really need a full inch of rearward space, I wear 12 glove and even the MAID isn't cutting it, it would need a huge backstrap . This is what I use now and it fills my hand but it doesn't move my long fingers any further back. It's a leftover MOE with a Pachmayr palm swell. Edited November 23, 2015 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaLarry Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) A long time ago I used a Speedlock Systems "Slipgrip" for Highpower competition it added about 3/4" rearward distance to any AR grip. May still be available from David Tubbs web store. Checked the Tubb store no "Slipgrip" but he has http://www.davidtubb.com/tubb-competition-shooting-accessories/ar15-grip-composite Sent from my reloading bench using Tapatalk Edited November 23, 2015 by ParaOrdnanceLarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Use a grip with a backstrap and the CMC flat trigger. That is what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Ok I ordered a Tubbs grip to see if there is much difference. I almost feel like this would be a part to draw up and manufacture as I know a lot of men with big mitts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1778 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Use a grip with a backstrap and the CMC flat trigger. That is what I did. ^^^^^^ This is what I was about to suggest. I have the Ergo grip shown here and a curved trigger. Ideally, I need a little more space so a flat trigger would likely be best for me. Somehow, it needs to be set forward more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Yeah a flat blade trigger would help a little, I guess a 1/4" gained there and a fat backstrap might give me 3/8" so I'd be getting there.... burn another $100 or two ;-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racknrider Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 A flat trigger and the ergo deluxe works well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Rite pull grip adapter...moves the whole pistol grip back. http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/grip-parts/pistol-grip-components/ar-15-m16-rite-pull-grip-adapter-prod7378.aspx Edited November 24, 2015 by caspian guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaLarry Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Rite pull grip adapter...moves the whole pistol grip back. http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/grip-parts/pistol-grip-components/ar-15-m16-rite-pull-grip-adapter-prod7378.aspx ^^^^ that's the slip grip from 16 years ago..... Sent from my reloading bench using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llandaff Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I highly recommend RatGrip material. http://ratgrips.com/ You will shape the grip by your hand, for your hand. I use it on my shotgun pistol grip, it's fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Sierra makes a grip, very similar to the Tubbs grip for $27. I have large hands and it worked well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziebart Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 There are a few guys locally who shoot with an accugrip. One more option for you. http://www.accu-grip.net/products/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcloudy777 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I really wish Pachmayr would bring back their Vindicator grip for ARs. I have couple, and that plus a flatt trigger puts the trigger exactly where it's supposed to be for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaticvisions Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Here ya go: accu-grip.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Here is the Rite-Pull grip adapter from Brownells that just arrived today... it works fine, my finger falls perfectly on trigger. It is made from a dense plastic like Magpul stuff, so yes you could strip the threads if you really cranked on it but if you go that hard then you probably break lots of other things too. It does look stupid but it works. Had I known about the Accu-Grip.net (one message up) I would have gotten one without a doubt but since this was already in my mailbox I decided to try using it. I may still get an Accu-Grip but I'll shoot this for a while to see how it holds up. (After looking at the Accu-Grip videos I think they are pretty similar designs so I won't run out to get one so long as this one works OK. I already built up the Magpul grip with some padding to fill my hand better and it is working pretty well.) As a reference, if you have a lot of extra money, these custom wooden grips from Germany would be the ultimate: http://www.nill-griffe.com/Tuning_Parts_32.htmlI have a Rink Grip on a target pistol, same idea, very nice stuff but probably in the $400 range. Edited December 2, 2015 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick S Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/grip-parts/pistol-grips/ar-15-m16-spr-pistol-grip-prod80206.aspx?avs%7cManufacturer_1=SIERRA+PRECISION Also a Geissele NM trigger has a larger dimension that repositions your trigger finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionshooter Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have been using an accu-grip for a couple of years, works well for me and I haven't broke it yet (my biggest fear) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceU1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I've got a Stark (SG1 I think) grip and it pushes my hand a little farther back and down than the Magpul grips. Ugly as sin but is pretty comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Just to add to the knowledge base, I got a Accu-Grip and while it is nicely made, I do not think it will be as strong as using the Rite-Grip spacer w conventional fixed grip. Both are plastic but the Rite Grip has more bearing surface versus the Accu-Grip which depends on small ratchet-type grooving to be adjustable. At max extension it is the same distance as the Rite Grip but dependent on only 3-4 of those tiny grooves to hold the grip. Both look equally stupid and the Accu-Grip has more of a straight up and down pistol grip angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I had Jim Shanahan of http://www.advancedperformanceshooting.com build up my AR grip for me, so that my finger falls on the trigger. I taped it up the way I wanted it, then he moulded it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 not offering any suggestions but this thread made me remember a photo of J. Micheal Plaxco's AR, when he was shooting 3 gun in the day. A photo of his AR trigger, had a glued on a videki trigger! clever of the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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