Ep-14: What's The Best AR-15 Pistol Grip Improvement? Grip Angle, Texture, Materials, Features...

[@At3tactical]

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[@CherryCoke-qi1kz]

I've allways been satisfied with the hogue options. Grippy, affordable, simple. Good videos.

[@insanetaco98]

This makes me feel better as I wait on the final pieces to cobble together my first AR. The hogue monogrip was priced right and looked comfy so hopefully once installed it's going to be my go to on any build

[@vhmccray3705]

First I'd like to say, with all my research and web crawling I can't figure out how it took me so long to find your channel. That said I will agree with most all of your posted comments; you are one of the best and concise I've ever viewed. Thanks for the knowledge and examples you use in your message. I'm one of those not big hands, but long fingered folk. So often I'm struggling to get what I think is comfortable, and what is repeatable to match. As a former Marine using an M-16. Just figured it out and made it work. Now shooting an AR for hunting and recreation, I figured out I don't have to work so hard to have the right fit on components to get consistent shots. Especially when it comes to trigger pull. When you said grab your AR, I grabbed one. And throughout the video, I realized I had tree different angels and styles of grip on all three builds. Which changes how I hold each one. But I was looking for two major things. A compartment for ear plugs, allen wrench etc. And a pistol style extension to move my hand rearward to put my finger in better position. Didn't consider angle, biu now I will. Lastly... colors not an issue. I have really gotten into putting a skin on all my weapons. Thanks for all the info!

[@At3tactical]

Hey, thank you very much. Comments like these really make the whole effort worthwhile. Just like you, after decades of shooting around the world from little guy to my 40s, it's been pretty eye opening to step deeper into the commercial side of the shooting world...and immediately get lost in choices. Not only that, but then you mix in the science/engineering/ballistics & it sure can make your head spin. In a shooting world where NO-SIZE-FITS-ALL and much of the available information is scattered everywhere (also typically opinionated) ... we just hope to clear away the blinders and help folks narrow things down faster. We're just getting started! -Randy

[@claponclapoff6]

The beaver tail on the grip can also determine your trigger finger length of pull. If you go without the beavertail your finger will probably hit the magazine housing thereby causing a fumbling to get to the trigger.

[@albertptran]

the beaver tail also protects the web of your hands from receiver heat after you dump some rounds through your ar

[@Sparkdawg1776]

Thanks Randy and the whole AT3 Tactical crew

[@JohnnyUtahFBI]

I absolutely love my FAB finger grip. It will be my go to for my next build as well.

[@MrRoverman01]

The VZ Hydra grip feels phenomenal. It looks great too.

[@Raven_Enforcer]

I just took a dremel to my A2 grip, sanded it even, then wrapped some camo bandage wrap around it. It worked, but I eventually replaced it with a Magpul K Grip. I have a B5 P-23 grip on my other rifle.

[@importspeed]

Lmao just realized what your last channel was Randy. Our hobbies seem to change at the same time. Extremally happy to have you here bud. :) Keep up the amazing work.

[@At3tactical]

Hell yea! Another salty shooter joins the chat! Glad to have you aboard My Man.

[@vincenthernandez2242]

I've been watching all your AR vids and they're great. I'm building my first CA compliant AR and the laws are ridiculous. Basically if your gun looks like something from a movie, it's an "assault weapon" 😂

[@At3tactical]

😂 The struggle is real... Good on you for pushing through! Glad we could help out. Stay safe out there.

[@bigmacfullerton7870]

Get a comp mag fixed magazine and make it as scary as you want

[@rondobrondo]

"they do look pretty *~cool~* with those anodized colors" LMAO I got my first AR recently and this series has been really useful, and also great at letting me know that I really don't want or need to spend much money on the customizations that actually matter to me. Kinda wanna get a rubberized grip or put the Talon Pro texture on my magpul grip

[@At3tactical]

🤣🤣🤣 I mean.... Glad you're enjoying the series!

[@codyyoung-ps8zu]

I really like the Ergo Tactical Deluxe!

[@At3tactical]

That is a great option.

[@Brennagonxavier]

@@At3tacticalrockin the magpul moe grip love the way it feels at first felt weird after holding the a2 grip for a month but I love the moe grip

[@a.joegevara3519]

F.A.B. Defense Gradus, I think I had 6, but just bought 2 more!

[@russjackson4369]

Future Forged for the win ❤️

[@Charsept]

I've only tried out 4 grips. Wish there was an easy way to test drive them all. My favorite so far is the B5 Type 23.

[@At3tactical]

Yeah, it can be tough to get some stick time behind those grips. The best I could suggest is find a store that would allow you to pop a couple open and feel them. It's not ideal, but it sure beats buying a handful to figure it out!

[@John_Stabeezi]

Love B5! Got 2 of the P22s

[@Brennagonxavier]

@@At3tacticalI’m rocken the moe by magpul

[@stefananderson2112]

Daniel Defense grip is my go to. Great grip texture, great ergonomics, and has the angle similar to the 1911

[@smurfaka]

Im about to buy a DD, heard some people love it and some hate it.

[@OrinVII]

Magpul K2+ FTW

[@At3tactical]

💪💪💪

[@dependablekit5500]

running k2+ on 3 and a hk v7 ral8000 on 1

[@leyderness3553]

The metal pistol grips get very cold if you are hunting in the dead winter.

[@jasonbrittain4095]

Which is the one you said was for the bear paw guys?

[@At3tactical]

Ergo Deluxe Tactical Pistol Grip

[@ratsrodsgarage461]

Advanced Technology AR-15 X1 Scorpion Recoil Pistol Grip is by far my go to. Can't beat the 30$ price tag and feels outstanding. If you have not tried one put it on your to do list and don't forget to thank me later.

[@timrobinson6573]

The Hogue Overmolded Rubber Grip with finger grooves and beavertail. All other grips are dog crap compared to it.

[@Blueknight1960]

I guess if you like to have an uncomfortable grip, then yea I guess the Hogue Overmolded Rubber Grip with finger grooves and beavertail is great. I prefer the Fab Defense Gradus Rubberized Ergonomic Pistol Grip. I hate those very uncomfortable finger groves.

[@gosteelers8322]

Quick ? Randy. I just came across your very awesome and insightful, "The Ultimate AR-15 Beginner's Guide" of videos here on your channel and simply wanted to know what happened to your "Ep-8" video, since it's the only one missing from your channel here. Or, was it simply a "numbering miscue" when creating and compiling these videos here for us folks to indulge in? Just wanting confirmation from you if there is an actual "Ep-8" video or not for your followers out here, like myself.

[@At3tactical]

Hey Man, thanks for watching! It's great to know this info is helping the community. So...about that episode, funny story. That was our first no-no here on YT and we got slapped on the wrist for it, but it does live on Rumble and Utreon for free. Here you go, Sir. Enjoy! rumble.com/v1ugnwi-ep-8-billet-forged-completed-or-stripped-lower-receivers-your-ar-15s-most-c.html

[@gosteelers8322]

@@At3tactical That was one "QUICK RESPONSE" brother....certainly wasn't expecting that......MANY THANKS for the quick reply and better yet, the video I was inquiring about Randy......THANK YOU!

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I use an A2 because left handed. Need the smaller grip for pointer finger to work mag release and bolt catch on lr 308. Plus I shortened my ambi safety selector on left side. So my trigger finger is not hitting safety selector. I hate the fat grip on my bow. Add on gloves and it feels huge requiring more force to hold than thin grip.

[@Raven_Enforcer]

I'm left handed. I switched to the Magpul K grip. It doesn't have the beaver tail, but it's a smaller grip. It's not bulky at all. They do have a K grip with the beaver tail.

[@texas66]

Come on.... give Paul Harrell a shout and just say it.... This grip fits my haaaaand better than those grips!

[@watchin-stoof988]

Thought I’d like rubberized but it felt wet and slippery to my hands, really disappointed. B5 systems are good minus the front texture is hella aggressive

[@jamestupper5599]

9:52 That's what she said

[@At3tactical]

😂 Not sure I'm more impressed with the joke or the fact that you made it that far in the video to catch it!💪

[@ICantSeeYourRepliesDickhead]

Thank you for the video, really answered a lot. My first AR has the A2 and I never realized how trash it really is

[@pistolgrip44mag]

Amend2 makes a really nice AR Pistol Grip. Check 'em out.

[@specialk5070]

Zahal folding pistol grip 👍🇮🇱

[@toastyghostyofdeath3909]

Hogue all the way. I put them on ny favorite rifles. Magpul on my others. A2 Can go die though

[@bobjames2312]

I know this is a traditional build series, but in your magazine video you mentioned "state compliant" aftermarket... What are your thoughts on Thumbhole stocks or fixed stocks that incorporate the pistol grip into the stock itself?

[@At3tactical]

If we're talking use outside of the purposes of being "state compliant", I'm sure there's some argument as to the stability of stocks like those (the Hera CQR stocks come to mind), given the larger amount of surface area behind the receiver available to absorb the recoil forces pushing rearward. It's a similar argument for precision rifles having larger fixed stocks. Now, is that "perceived benefit" worth upgrading or swapping out your current stock or choosing something more practical/popular? For me personally, no... but it does look pretty cool. As for requiring them for state compliance... well, it would seem that decision is already made for the people. I haven't personally spent a ton of time behind some of those stocks, so no real opinion as to what makes a "great" thumbhole stock. I'm pretty sure all of the same comfort & ergonomics considerations apply here though.

[@bobjames2312]

@@At3tactical You are correct about some states forcing our hands. I'll have to leave a follow-up with how these integrated stocks perform

[@adloutdoors]

Thinking of putting one on my Sig Cross. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@a.joegevara3519]

And then there's the nagging issue of the ever growing pile of A2 grips in the ole parts bin...

[@At3tactical]

Can they just stop including them at this point?! The cost savings can't be THAT great...

[@springbloom5940]

The A2 grip is fine, you just use it wrong.

[@PoopyButt7]

So Randy loves the two things I love, aquariums and guns!

[@At3tactical]

Yeah Buddy!! Lol

[@joshuajoh81]

Brs?!!

[@At3tactical]

Hahaha! You know it!

[@joshuajoh81]

Awesome to see your new channel 🤘🔥

[@williambonnie-do7yz]

WTF did you do to your thumb dude?

[@Kanthon]

I just came for the A2 grip hate.

[@DIEFREECO]

Do you like grip angle ? cool packaging ? DO you want to know about the Kung Fu grip ?

[@Sinsofcarolina]

I have the kung fu grip. I like the angle but way too thin for my large hands

[@lobbyrobby]

Somebody has a boo boo on their thumb. My middle left fingernail is slowly starting to grow back. It's half gone from the top and half gone from the left. I have about 25% of my nail missing. It looks hideous haha.

[@OldUglyOpossum]

i noticed the metal grips seem to have better air flow and keeps you from sweating so much with long duration shoots like jungle run matches

[@stefanl5183]

I'll bet it's more the fact that metal is a good conductor of heat whereas plastic is not rather than airflow. Basically the metal pistol grip is acting a heatsink to cool your hand. An interesting idea might be for someone to make an actively cooled grip. Perhaps a battery powered TEC could be used or maybe have some type of evaporative cooling system. Another idea might be somekind of cold pack that could be placed inside the grip.