AI AX308 Grip mods?
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I think AI was going to work on these right after the 223 conversion
The peeps in Norway get access to all the new shit before us!
Heads up @Jrb572 @MNTC @918v and anyone else interested in a version without holes on the side for the thumb rest.
There is a limited number of hole-less grip panels in this batch, only 4 of them.
If you want one please give Rick at GCP a call, give him your name and let him know you specifically want a set of the AI grips without holes. He will put a list together, get your cerakote color, etc.
440-213-5585
There is a limited number of hole-less grip panels in this batch, only 4 of them.
If you want one please give Rick at GCP a call, give him your name and let him know you specifically want a set of the AI grips without holes. He will put a list together, get your cerakote color, etc.
440-213-5585
You could try planning that out with someone else, but honestly that's not an option we're going to offer.
I’m a lefty and ordered a set of grip panels in Sage Green via the website a couple days ago. Both sides will have holes. I could go no holes on the right if you’re interested. I’m good either way.
Your best bet is to call or text Rick, sometimes when he's busy the emails go unread for a while.
440-213-5585
Just so everyone knows, GCP has the grips on hand from Norway, but we found out an unfortunate issue. There’s a fitment problem with factory AX rifles that we didn’t know about. The AT and AO/Vision chassis’ have a larger diameter front hole for the grip panel, which uses an M5 screw. For whatever reason, the AX chassis has a smaller hole which is juuuust undersized enough where the M5 screw doesn’t fit through. We’re talking undersized by 0.003”.
So at this point there are two options. One, will be modifying the design so the front grip panel uses an M4 screw instead. Christian is working on that now, but it will obviously take some time to machine. Two, the customer can machine that hole in the chassis slightly larger. It’s just a small amount, and the hole is non structural, but completely understandable that people wouldn’t want to do that.
It’s disappointing, and I apologize for the fuck up. If you’ve got an AX and were waiting for the grips, we’ll get a solution figured out for you. If you have an AT or AO/V chassis then it’s all good and the current version will work exactly as intended.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions or concerns.
Sam
So at this point there are two options. One, will be modifying the design so the front grip panel uses an M4 screw instead. Christian is working on that now, but it will obviously take some time to machine. Two, the customer can machine that hole in the chassis slightly larger. It’s just a small amount, and the hole is non structural, but completely understandable that people wouldn’t want to do that.
It’s disappointing, and I apologize for the fuck up. If you’ve got an AX and were waiting for the grips, we’ll get a solution figured out for you. If you have an AT or AO/V chassis then it’s all good and the current version will work exactly as intended.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions or concerns.
Sam
@Serpico1985
First, my apologies for this product not being right. There are a couple things going on that were missed/lost in translation with Vision in Norway.
The front internal relief slots that capture the 3 tabs of the AT front panel are missing, so it's not going to work. Please do not trim off those tabs on the panels, as they are needed to capture the front panel and hold it flush against the chassis.
The second thing is the grip screw was machined as M6 instead of 1/4-28, not the end of the world, but there wasn't a correct screw included. Rick at GCP was planning (or should have already) sent them out separately.
Unfortunately we'll have to ask you to send the grip panel back to GCP, and we'll get you the updated correct version as soon as they're done.
Thanks,
Sam
First, my apologies for this product not being right. There are a couple things going on that were missed/lost in translation with Vision in Norway.
The front internal relief slots that capture the 3 tabs of the AT front panel are missing, so it's not going to work. Please do not trim off those tabs on the panels, as they are needed to capture the front panel and hold it flush against the chassis.
The second thing is the grip screw was machined as M6 instead of 1/4-28, not the end of the world, but there wasn't a correct screw included. Rick at GCP was planning (or should have already) sent them out separately.
Unfortunately we'll have to ask you to send the grip panel back to GCP, and we'll get you the updated correct version as soon as they're done.
Thanks,
Sam
For anyone else following who has already ordered or was planning on ordering the Vision AI grip panels:
- If you have a Vision AO/V chassis or original Obsession chassis, the current grip panels that are in stock now at GCP will work. These use an M6 grip tang screw.
- AT and AX users will unfortunately need to send their grip panels back, or continue to wait a bit longer for the corrected and updated panels which will have the smaller front screw size, tabs for the AT, and grip tang screw modified to 1/4-28.
My apologies, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. If you need to do a return or talk to Rick at GCP about your order please give him a call at 440-213-5585
Thanks,
Sam
- If you have a Vision AO/V chassis or original Obsession chassis, the current grip panels that are in stock now at GCP will work. These use an M6 grip tang screw.
- AT and AX users will unfortunately need to send their grip panels back, or continue to wait a bit longer for the corrected and updated panels which will have the smaller front screw size, tabs for the AT, and grip tang screw modified to 1/4-28.
My apologies, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. If you need to do a return or talk to Rick at GCP about your order please give him a call at 440-213-5585
Thanks,
Sam
I received my grip mod and installed it on my AX with no issues. The bolt went through the rifle fine. Not sure if there is a difference with build date and hole size. As for the grip bolt it was a simple matter of stopping at the hardware store for an M6x25. Cost 35 cents.
Thank you to GCP for the help and the great product. I’m looking forward to more products from them.
Thank you to GCP for the help and the great product. I’m looking forward to more products from them.
I don't know why AI produces rifles in colours other than Sage Green, that is a thing of beauty.
That’s awesome to hear! I’m curious what the hole size was, on all the different AXs we measured they were all 0.194”, basically exactly an M5 dia hole but with Cerakote thickness on the surface.
Got my panels and grabbed a couple M6 65mm bolts from Amazon for the MDT grips. Perfection.
Used a M6 40mm screw and it also worked perfect with the MDT vertical grip. Had to make a 20mi drive to go get said screw but was worth it in the end lol this bad boy is ready for @Sam19kilo 's match in a couple weekends 
A heads up for those of you using MDT Vert grips. The screws are different lengths depending on the model you have. The 6 screw model that @Krob95 is rocking uses a shorter screw. The 2 screw model “Premier” uses one a bit longer. I pulled one of each from a couple rifles for reference. Hope it helps.
Thanks for measuring. Yeah unfortunately I only went off my AT and AO chassis when I designed the grip panels, I had a brain fart and didn’t think to confirm that the AX/AXMC had a smaller hole.
It will fit the PSR, but first you should confirm what the front hole diameter is in your chassis (this will only require the removal of the plastic grip skins).
If it's the smaller 0.194" dia, you'll need to wait for the revised version which uses an M4 screw instead of M5.
If it's the larger 0.235" dia, you can order one from GCP Rifle Co right now, they're in stock.
We're doing final testing of the modified grip skins now, hoping to confirm fitment on AT, AX, and AO chassis this weekend and give the green light to Christian to begin machining the next batch.
Again, I apologize to all for the delay and especially to anyone that received a grip set that didn't fit. We'll make it right, and aim to exceed your expectations when you get them back in hand.
Thanks,
Sam
Again, I apologize to all for the delay and especially to anyone that received a grip set that didn't fit. We'll make it right, and aim to exceed your expectations when you get them back in hand.
Thanks,
Sam
Any word from over the Atlantic on when we might expect the revised versions that fit AT factory skins?
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Word from Norway is the updated AT/AX/AO compatible AR grip panels are done being made. Unsure on the timeline of them getting over here, but I’ll keep you all posted.
Again, thanks for the patience, and my continued apologies for anyone with an AT or AX that has been waiting for the revised grips.
Next up will be modifying the final design to fit on AT and AX-AICS chassis
Again, thanks for the patience, and my continued apologies for anyone with an AT or AX that has been waiting for the revised grips.
Next up will be modifying the final design to fit on AT and AX-AICS chassis
Rick and his team at GCP Rifle Co are finishing up their trip to Norway after shooting a 3 day match last weekend. Rick will be bringing back a bunch of the updated AR grip panels for anyone with an AT or AX who has been waiting.
I talked to Rick, he said they didn't end up taking the panels back in their luggage, so they shipped them. The panels are currently in the US, we're hoping GCP will get them in the next 1-2 weeks.
Rick said the best plan for customers is to place an order directly on the website. That will allow Rick and his team to see the backorder, cerakote color, etc, so they can get those panels shipped out as soon as them get them. We will also update the description as it's no longer a pre-order, it will be a product we try to keep in stock.
All of the panels will now be the Gen 2, which will work on everything: AO/V, AW, AT, AX, AXMC. A second model that will work on the AICS-R700 chassis needs to be worked on, and we'll have to decide if there is a market for them. Please let me know if that's something you guys want!
Thanks,
Sam
Rick said the best plan for customers is to place an order directly on the website. That will allow Rick and his team to see the backorder, cerakote color, etc, so they can get those panels shipped out as soon as them get them. We will also update the description as it's no longer a pre-order, it will be a product we try to keep in stock.
All of the panels will now be the Gen 2, which will work on everything: AO/V, AW, AT, AX, AXMC. A second model that will work on the AICS-R700 chassis needs to be worked on, and we'll have to decide if there is a market for them. Please let me know if that's something you guys want!
Thanks,
Sam
The GTAC uses a machined trigger guard and a modified set of AI plastic grip panels.
The Vision grip is a fully machined AL7075 clamshell design, fully integrated trigger guard and AR grip tang, with an optional adjustable thumb rest on either (or both) sides of the panels.
