For guys interested in an AR grip don’t float their thumb, right? Trying to understand that picture with a thumb shelf, you only need the AR style if you’re fully addressing the grip. Am I missing something?
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AI AX308 Grip mods?
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Personally, I really love the MPA EVG with built in thumb shelf and Ergo Grips' TDX-0 (zero grip angle and perhaps the most comfortable grip I've used to date)....both work really well with floating the thumb. The EVG has a rest built in and I like resting on a 45 degree ambi AR safety with the TDX-0....would be very interested to see how a TDX-0 felt on one of these with Sam's thumbrest also installed..
There are no modifications needed to the chassis to fit the conversion. It screws into the action so a strong connection. The rifle can be returned to standard at any time without needing heating up to soften bedding or locktite on threads.
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Ya it’s a few bucks but seems pretty reasonable to fix the only thing I don’t like about my $7500 rifleEither that little piece of metal is made out of precious metals or someone's been doing a lot of drugs. That's insane.
Well you have to consider they are not a large company. These guys machined a complete bolt on system that does not require the cutting of you existing grip. They are cerekoted to color match and they include modified factory side panels which are not cheap to procure by themselves. Its also coming from overseas. Nope its not cheap, but at least they went and did it and they are not going to bother to not make money from it.
I tip my hat to them. I been wanting something like this for a while. Everything I considered involved trimming the existing grip frame. They took the risk and deserve the reward until someone state side comes one up with an alternative.
I tip my hat to them. I been wanting something like this for a while. Everything I considered involved trimming the existing grip frame. They took the risk and deserve the reward until someone state side comes one up with an alternative.
That’s how I justified it to myself. It’s already expensive rifle, this conversion costs around 5% of its total cost and hoping for it to remove the only slight issue I have with it. Like you said, no one else is doing it. So if you want it done..... that’s the price you pay.
AIAX + ergo tactical deluxe + samb thumb rest = perfection.
I’m excited for the post tomorrow!
AIAX + ergo tactical deluxe + samb thumb rest = perfection.
I’m excited for the post tomorrow!
Wow Alan just sent me tracking. Should be here in 5 days.... Most US companies are not even this good. Impressed with CS so far. Ill say that.
fuck yeah!! readily available and the only game in town. you spend $7500 on rifle, another $4000+ on a scope/mount, realistically what's the issue dropping another $380 to make it perfect?!?!?!?
Don’t forget the $40 grip. $420 
same world as $1200 annealers and $1000 powder measures. The hide spends my money before I make it.
same world as $1200 annealers and $1000 powder measures. The hide spends my money before I make it.
So got mine today, for anyone who is interested.
A decent set of instructions and very easy to install. In all perhaps around 20mins from start to finish?
Excellent design, well made & engineered.
Pics show ergo grip obviously that isn’t included, UK sales come with an A2 standard AR grip.
What I particularly love that it looks like OEM and as it should from the factory rather than some after market frankenstein Bolt on.
My only annoyance is that I’m quite OCD and a stickler for torque values. I wasn’t able to torque up the screws to 35 inch lbs using my fat wrench or fix it sticks as holes weren’t big enough to support the bit. So just had to guesstimate it. Not an issue with the product but most likely my limited selection of tools at my disposal.
Is it worth the cash or “value for money”.... only you can decide but I’m certainly very happy at first glance and excited to hit the range and try it out properly.
Any questions feel free to ask.
A decent set of instructions and very easy to install. In all perhaps around 20mins from start to finish?
Excellent design, well made & engineered.
Pics show ergo grip obviously that isn’t included, UK sales come with an A2 standard AR grip.
What I particularly love that it looks like OEM and as it should from the factory rather than some after market frankenstein Bolt on.
My only annoyance is that I’m quite OCD and a stickler for torque values. I wasn’t able to torque up the screws to 35 inch lbs using my fat wrench or fix it sticks as holes weren’t big enough to support the bit. So just had to guesstimate it. Not an issue with the product but most likely my limited selection of tools at my disposal.
Is it worth the cash or “value for money”.... only you can decide but I’m certainly very happy at first glance and excited to hit the range and try it out properly.
Any questions feel free to ask.
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Looks great! Patiently waiting for my FDE set to arrive. Hard to tell from the pics but did they refinish the plastic skins as well?
Also @clubsportmark ,how does it feel with Sam's thumbrest? Do you feel you have to move your thumb too far to the side compared to the grip, or does it feel pretty natural?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I also have the grip upgrade, makes a huge difference to my handling the rifle, due to my hand size!
Easy to install, great quality.
Easy to install, great quality.
In my personal opinion it feels slightly further to reach to get on the thumb shelf but still comfortable. The standard grips I would always float my thumb and hardly ever full wrap. With the new grips it’s very comfortable using full wrap, and as mentioned a slight stretch using the shelf. What I what will end up doing long term I don’t know. This is only my thoughts in my house while not shooting it.
But certainly ambi shooting in my eyes now instead of only one way which was comfortable. Later in down the line I would be tempted to try the zero angle version of the same grip.
But certainly ambi shooting in my eyes now instead of only one way which was comfortable. Later in down the line I would be tempted to try the zero angle version of the same grip.
Mark did it himself, he’s one of the best cerakoters in the UK
Thanks Raging Rocco84, finally got the hang of Cerakoting after 10 years
This is the 2nd colour scheme on the rifle. Probably change it at the end of the year as I use it for showing colours and styles for my business.
I do like this one a lot though.
Looks good with the new ergo grip, didn't realise how awkward the stock grip was until I changed it.
Mark
Ordered my kit today. Was told the Next batch is being milled now and should be shipping in about 10 days. Pumped to get this thing bolted on and say goodbye to the factory grip. Will post photos
Email him directly at...
[email protected]
Tell him what you want, what AI color you want it cerakoted in, and whether you want to wire money directly to his account or he does accept paypal.
He's very quick to reply to emails and answer any questions and concerns you may have. Here's a recent reply he sent me....
The AI grip conversion is machined from an aluminum 6082T6 billet.
The trigger guard is bolted to the AI action through the chassis as the original trigger is mounted.
I have tested this and the previous grip conversions on my own rifle and also have provided the grip conversion to others in the UK for initial tested.
The grip conversion is as strong as the original AI grip which is made from injection moulded plastic.
Drop tests have been carried out by me without issue.
The grip conversions have been used in UK PRS competitions and hard field use without issue.
The grip conversions are available in standard AI colours, as per my original email.
mine showed up today!
Cant get a scope delivered from the west coast in the same amount of time. usps………...
Cant get a scope delivered from the west coast in the same amount of time. usps………...
will be ordering one myself. Been waiting for someone to do this...and this looks very well done!
Well... Im embarrassed to say, but I found out the hard way that my AX is pale brown and not FDE if you catch my drift. Thankfully another member is ordering a pale brown to swap with me.
looks like a SCAR 17 at the moment
I like everything about my AT except for the pistol grip, I will be spending the money to the conversion kit.
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