AI AX308 Grip mods?

[drcrk0525]

It looked like Sams kit is more refined and appears factory

 

[7mMike]

I put sam’s kit on mine this summer. Fit and finish is great

 

[Doctorwho1138]

I have the GTAC kit. I haven't laid hands on Sam's. The GTAC kit was $385 a couple of years ago and uses salvaged AI grip panels. The AR grip adapter screws onto the backbone using a couple of screws. Based on what you can see in this thread I would venture to say it is less refined than Sam's design and bound to be less durable.

I have the GTAC kit. Seems solid to me but I also haven’t laid my hands on Sam’s either. I am really happy with the GTAC and I think it looks nicer just because it looks like it belongs with the rifle. Sam’s version while nicer has the vision logo (can be deleted?) from what I can tell and looks like an add on to me. If I were I to get the vision mod, I think it would be nicer to just get the entire chassis system which is very nice. Having the ergo grip vs the stock AI grip is worth it though just from a comfort level for me either way.

 

[kft101]

Is this product still active? Would love to get hands on an AX AICS version.

 

[96C]

Is this product still active? Would love to get hands on an AX AICS version.

Current items for sale at GTAC ENgineering Services Ltd

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www.gtacltd.co.uk

 

[Tim Brush]

Current items for sale at GTAC ENgineering Services Ltd

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I’m not sure about the AICS version but I only recently (last Friday) had a second set delivered for my AI AT in pale brown. He’s just done a run of production and cerakoting so now would be the best time…

 

[kft101]

Thanks, but asking about the GCP grips, not the GTAC ones.

 

[samb300]

Thanks, but asking about the GCP grips, not the GTAC ones.

The AI AT/AX/AO version is still in production, but at this time there's no plan for an AICS version, sorry.

 

[Islas82]

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.

I’d the vision grip design available for AX rem 700 chassis?

 

[Jrb572]

I’d the vision grip design available for AX rem 700 chassis?

In the description it says it does.

A.I. Aluminum Grip Panels - Vision Products

The A.I. aluminum grip panels is a massive upgrade to your A.I., it is significantly slimmer than the original grip panels, has adjustable thumb rest and is compatible with any AR-15 style grips.

visionprc.com

 

[Islas82]

In the description it says it does.

A.I. Aluminum Grip Panels - Vision Products

The A.I. aluminum grip panels is a massive upgrade to your A.I., it is significantly slimmer than the original grip panels, has adjustable thumb rest and is compatible with any AR-15 style grips.

visionprc.com

I don’t see rem 700 chassis specific

I don’t see where it mentions the REM 700 chassis.

 

[Jrb572]

 

[Islas82]

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Thank you for clarifying. Appreciate it

 

[AXMC]

Thank you for clarifying. Appreciate it

Pretty sure that's just referring to the chassis on an AI rifle though...

 

[Jrb572]

Pretty sure that's just referring to the chassis on an AI riffle though...

Then it would probably be best to email them directly.

 

[AXMC]

I can tell you right now that the panels in the pic won't fit an AICS chassis. There's no trigger safety cutout, and the bolt knob cutout is too small. (It wouldn't be too hard to modify one though to make it work and you'd only have to do one of the sides). Also considering that the designer said less than 3 months ago that there were no plans for an AICS version, I'd guess not. @samb300 ....are these still AI rifles only?

 

[Islas82]

Then it would probably be best to email them directly.

I have, vision and GCP. No answers yet, once they do I’ll post just in case others have the same question. At this point in the game I don’t see why they wouldn’t make a compatible piece though.

 

[Islas82]

I can tell you right now that the panels in the pic won't fit an AICS chassis. There's no trigger safety cutout, and the bolt knob cutout is too small. (It wouldn't be too hard to modify one though to make it work and you'd only have to do one of the sides). Also considering that the designer said less than 3 months ago that there were no plans for an AICS version, I'd guess not. @samb300 ....are these still AI rifles only?

Is that the only modification that would have to be made? Doesn’t seem like too much trouble, just wondering if it would actually clamp on the AICS.

 

[Jrb572]

I can tell you right now that the panels in the pic won't fit an AICS chassis. There's no trigger safety cutout, and the bolt knob cutout is too small. (It wouldn't be too hard to modify one though to make it work and you'd only have to do one of the sides). Also considering that the designer said less than 3 months ago that there were no plans for an AICS version, I'd guess not. @samb300 ....are these still AI rifles only?

I did not know there was a safety cut out on the AICS. Figured they would’ve fit regardless.

I had to talk them into making me a set with no holes for the thumb shelf For my AXMC. I think I am one of the very few sets out there. I could be wrong about that to.

 

[AXMC]

Is that the only modification that would have to be made? Doesn’t seem like too much trouble, just wondering if it would actually clamp on the AICS.

Yep, that should be about it. The AI rifle chassis has projections where the rear actions screws go that the AICS version doesn't, but except for a possible slight gap at the top, those shouldn't affect anything. The mounting screw locations and rear tube size are the same. I don't think the vision panels have an access hole for the rear AICS action screw, so you might have to drill that too...or just take the panels off to access. I've used AICS plastic grip panels on an AI rifle before and except for the slight gaps left by the bolt handle and safety cutouts and needing to deflect the plastic ever so slightly around the action screw projections, they fit and worked just fine.

 

[samb300]

There isn't an R700 version of the AI Vision grip panels at this time, and I can't guarantee it would work to modify/Dremel the AT/AX/AO version of the grip panels to get it to work on an R700.

 

[clubsportmark]

7-axis might though!?

 

[samb300]

The mighty AI 7-axis is always a viable option!

 

[samb300]

Looks like Christian figured out what changes needed to be made to fit an AXAICS R700 chassis

 

[kft101]

Looks like Christian figured out what changes needed to be made to fit an AXAICS R700 chassis

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How do we order? Lol

 

[Islas82]

Looks like Christian figured out what changes needed to be made to fit an AXAICS R700 chassis

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How much and when?!

 

[samb300]

Not sure of the details yet, I'll keep you guys posted

 

[Islas82]

Looks like Christian figured out what changes needed to be made to fit an AXAICS R700 chassis

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What became of this? is it happening?

 

[samb300]

What became of this? is it happening?

Vision said they only made that one set, I'll ask if he plans on making any more

 

[Islas82]

Vision said they only made that one set, I'll ask if he plans on making any more

Ah ok can they sell it to me

 

[Islas82]

So after much consideration I decided to pick up a conversion kit from Gtac today. Got lucky and they had the color I needed in stock. This will go on my AICS long action and once I have it installed I’ll update this thread for those members that are interested in an AICS compatible kit.

 

[Islas82]

Got these today. Great communication and fast shipping from GTAC. Will do a test fit tomorrow and post some pictures.

 

[Islas82]

GTAC grip mods just came back from cerakote at Custom gun coatings. They look perfect as someone else mentioned it’s like they belong. Seriously @Short-bus does one hell of a job.

 

[Chasing3]

@Islas82 how long did it take to get it hand from time of your order?

 

[Islas82]

@Islas82 how long did it take to get it hand from time of your order?

I’d say around 8-10 days. Alan is pretty cool and his communication is great. It also helped that he had items in stock.

 

[chzhd]

Just out of curiosity, what grips are people putting on their AI with the GTAC Grip Mod? When I first got mine, I put the Ergo Grips Flat Top Tactical Deluxe Grip - Suregrip. However, lately I have spending more time with my R700 sitting in a McMillan A4 stock. I am finding the more vertical grip angle to be more comfortable.

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[AXMC]

When I had mine, I used the Ergo TDX-0 vertical grip. Main thing I didn't like was that Sam's thumbrest which was designed for the original AI angle (closer to the angled Ergo Tactical deluxe) didn't feel as good then.

 

[Tim Brush]

I use the MDT vertical elite on my GTAC conversions, adjustable in reach and angle which is nice.

Apologies for the poor photo