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Hey guys, I'd like to upgrade the grip on my new rifle. I don't like the big plastic piece under the grip. I've been following the AR challenge and just wondering what you guys prefer for a real comfortable grip while shooting in an even like this. Could mean shooting off the bench or in the prone position off bags or bi-pod. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks..

https://www.hogueinc.com/tacrifles/ar15/grips

Hogue

I have MagPul's with the rubber over mold on all of mine.

I've used Hogue's, Ergo's, A1's and a few others and it really comes down to personal choice.

I like the Mag-pul MOE (+) Plus over the Hogue, but they are the same rubber finish.

https://www.magpul.com/products/firearms-accessories/grips/moe-plus-grip-ar15-m4

Magpul........pffffft
This is one you can hang on to no matter what the conditions
https://www.fab-defense.com/en/cate...d-ergonomic-m4-m16-ar15-pistol-grip.html

Got them on all my ARs except one

I prefer Magpul's K2 grip for prone shooting; it's a little more vertical than most, which is helpful for prone positions.

Magpul's MOE +, yes that is the one I use, just couldn't remember what it was called.

I would like to try the K2 though.

K2 is where the action's at.

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^ But I'm using the K2+ version.

MM

Which one is thicker, the K2 or K2+?

The thicker one is the only way to go.

I'm glad you guys brought that one up. I've been eyeballing the K2+, since I have pretty big hands.

The + version is rubber coated, the standard K2 is just hard plastic; i don't think there's any real difference in thickness.

You're probably thinking of the K vs K2 difference. The K grip is a thin small grip for sbr/pistol applications. The K2 is thicker, very similar to the MOE but a more vertical angle.

Oh, gotcha.

K2 then is what I much prefer, rubber or not is cool by me.

The skinny one sucks.

The + version is slightly thicker, I think but it's not by much. I have both & they are pretty close to my feel anyway.

MM

I appreciate the help guys. To be honest, I put a Hogue rubberized grip on it the other day. I haven't even tried it out at the bench yet. I don't want to rule it out yet, just trying to see if there may be something better that you guys prefer. I am very happy with the extended rubber magpul recoil pad I installed last night too. I have one on order for my ACS stock as well... Here's the victim with the new rubber grip and extended recoil pad:



I think she's looking pretty good and love the way it shoots. I'll be running some new loads with FC brass for the next AR challenge submission..

Here's a K2..............not a great pic to really see the grip angle perfectly, but you can easily see the difference between it & your Houge.

I like that. Looks great. I'd probably opt for the K2+ since it's a rubberized grip. I may end up buying one, and then taking it to the range and swapping it out to see which one I prefer. Thanks for posting..

On the bench and bags I can get away with even the skinny issue type grip as long as I pay attention to consistent trigger finger placement. The wider fore and aft designs help me with putting my finger pad where I want it on offhand and field positions. Don't shoot much prone but think I'm going to work on it more.

I used the Magpul k2 for a few years with no real complaints. I swapped all of mine when BCM brought out their mod3 as it's about 1/4" wider then most of the hard plastic grips but not so fat as the hogues etc. but I have meat hooks for hands so that's why I prefer the mod 3

This ^^^^.

kwg