{"id":200954,"date":"2025-08-17T10:56:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T15:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=200954"},"modified":"2025-09-25T04:51:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:51:11","slug":"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\/","title":{"rendered":"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all come in different sizes and with different requirements for our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=ar-15\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\">AR-15<\/a>. What works for one person may not work for another. Grips make a difference in weapon control and shooting comfort since the grip is one of the main points of contact you have with the rifle. AR-15 Pistol grips are a personal choice, offering users a place for their shooting hand to grip for better control to manipulate the trigger and safety selector. Better control means better manipulation of the weapon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3458-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"AR15 pistol gripa layed out\" class=\"wp-image-200955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3458-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3458-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3458-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3458-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3458-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3458.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get ready to learn how to do a pistol grip install with me.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mil-spec A2 style grip does its job very well. It is thin so it fits most hand sizes, has a finger groove so hands slip less, and the grip angle is 25 degrees, which makes it ergonomic and comfortable for most shooters and applications. Notice I mentioned most shooters. The <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/grip-hack-part-1-modifying-crappy-a2-pistol-grips\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"162\">A2 grip is a one-size-fits-all type of pistol<\/a> grip. Love it or hate it, you don\u2019t have to live with it since many aftermarket options are available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-choose-an-ar-15-pistol-grip\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-level=\"2\">How To Choose An AR-15 Pistol Grip<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pistol-grip-for-defense-ar\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-level=\"2\">Pistol Grip For Defense AR<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ar-grip-ergonomics\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-level=\"2\">AR Grip Ergonomics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grip-texture\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-level=\"2\">Grip Texture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-install-a-pistol-grip-on-an-ar-15\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-level=\"2\">How To Install A Pistol Grip On An AR-15<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-reasons-to-install-an-ar-15-grip\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-level=\"2\">Reasons to Install an AR-15 Grip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3469-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A2 grip for AR15 \" class=\"wp-image-200967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3469-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3469-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3469-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3469-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3469.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The A2 grip is a one-size-fits-all type of AR-15 pistol grip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-choose-an-ar-15-pistol-grip\">How To Choose An AR-15 Pistol Grip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some things to consider when swapping out an AR-15 grip are grip angle, texture, finger grooves, palm swells, material, and I\u2019m sure there are others. I look at the rifle\u2019s intended purpose as a first step. Is your AR primarily for home defense? Is long-range shooting the purpose of your AR? Are you hunting with your AR?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3472-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"man holding AR15\" class=\"wp-image-200973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3472-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3472-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3472-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3472-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3472.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The MagPul MOE-K2+ grip features a more vertical grip angle in a full-size grip design. This is a good option for a shooter with big hands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, my varmint AR has an 18-inch barrel and fixed A2-style stock. I shoot it off of <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-review-primos-trigger-tall-tripod-shooting-sticks\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"163\">shooting sticks<\/a>, and the swept-back 25-degree grip angle of the A2 grip is less comfy than a more vertical one. My varmint setup uses a Strike Industries Enhanced pistol grip with a 15-degree grip angle. The more vertical grip of the Strike Industries grip is more comfortable for me to shoot off sticks while sitting, as well as off the bench using a rest or prone with a bipod. The Strike Industries Enhanced pistol grip also comes in a 25-degree model, which is similar to the A2 grip angle, and a 20-degree pistol that&#8217;s in between the 15- and 25-degree grips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3461-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Pistol Grip on gun \" class=\"wp-image-200964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3461-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3461-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3461-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3461-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3461-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3461.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Strike Industries Enhanced grip comes in three grip angles: 15, 20, and 25 degrees. The author uses the 15-degree angle grip because it is more comfortable to shoot from shooting sticks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pistol-grip-for-defense-ar\">Pistol Grip For Defense AR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For my defense AR, I like the BCM Mod 3 grip with a more vertical angle, flat front grip, and beavertail style back strap. It is also wider, so I can grip and control the rifle when performing moving and shooting drills. I also like that I can stash a spare battery in the grip for when my <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/accessories\/optics\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\">red dot<\/a> flatlines on me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3467-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"man holding AR15 in hand\" class=\"wp-image-200975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3467-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3467-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3467-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3467-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3467.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The BCM Mod 3 grip offers a reduced angle for better ergonomics and trigger control, plus it is wider, and the beavertail increases trigger reach for large-hand shooters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On my deer hunting AR rifle, I use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hogueinc.com\/ar-15-m16-overmolded-rubber-grip-with-finger-grooves-black\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hogue OverMolded rubber grip<\/a> with finger grooves. It has a slight palm swell to it and seems to have been made specifically for my hand. It works great with bare or gloved hands, and the rubber warms up quickly. Think about how you will use your AR first, then consider the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3442-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hogue OverMolded rubber AR15 grip \" class=\"wp-image-200956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3442-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3442-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3442-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3442-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3442.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author uses a Hogue OverMolded rubber grip on his deer hunting AR.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ar-grip-ergonomics\">AR Grip Ergonomics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The grip angle is important for a lot of shooters because it can offer more positive control and better recoil management. A more vertical grip is also more comfortable when shooting prone or from a bench.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3454-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rubber grip for AR\" class=\"wp-image-200963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3454-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3454-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3454-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3454-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3454-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3454.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/hexmag.com\/sentry-hexmag-advanced-tactical-grip-atg\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEXMAG Advanced Tactical Grip (ATG)<\/a> allows you to adjust the grip angle. The built-in ratchet allows you to adjust the grip angle into one of three angles: 17-, 25-, and 33 degrees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the angle, the grip needs to be comfortable. Not everyone has bear claw hands, so a grip with a lot less girth is a good option for shooters with average to small hands. If you have large hands, you probably will want a wide grip. A wide grip with small hands, however, means you might not be able to manipulate the safety selector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3463-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"side view of AR15 grips\" class=\"wp-image-200970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3463-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3463-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3463-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3463-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3463.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right are Strike Industries Enhanced Pistol Grip, MagPul MOE-K2+, and BCM Grip Mod 3; grip comfort depends on width and texture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some shooters love finger grooves, others hate them. A bottom shelf on the grip can help keep your hand on the grip even when training hard or waiting for that big buck to show itself. A palm swell provides more surface contact with the palm of your hand, which some shooters like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"991\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3462-991x1024.jpg\" alt=\"3 Pistol Grip .\" class=\"wp-image-200968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3462-991x1024.jpg 991w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3462-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3462-145x150.jpg 145w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3462-768x794.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3462.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AR-15 grip length and width need to be considered depending on your hand size. From left to right: Strike Industries Enhanced Pistol Grip, MagPul MOE-K2+, and BCM Grip Mod 3.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grip-texture\">Grip Texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The grip texture is another personal choice. Some shooters like a toothy texture. Others like a milder texture. Too much texture can make your hand raw during extended shooting sessions. Not enough texture, and your grip can slip under recoil. Consider a beavertail if you have large hands. A beavertail on an AR-15 grip increases trigger reach and lowers your hand on the grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3465-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"3 AR15 Pistol Grips\" class=\"wp-image-200972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3465-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3465-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3465-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3465-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3465.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many aftermarket AR-15 grips contain a compartment like the Strike Industries Enhanced Pistol Grip, MagPul MOE-K2+, and BCM Grip Mod 3; It&#8217;s a good place to stash a fresh battery for your red dot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-a-pistol-grip-on-an-ar-15\">How To Install A Pistol Grip On An AR-15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a pistol grip on an AR-15 is super simple. First, check that your rifle is unloaded, then separate the upper receiver from the lower. It is easier to work with just the lower. Locate the screw in the grip. A flashlight helps. Use a screwdriver, hex wrench, or whatever appropriate tool to unscrew the grip screw. I lay the lower to the left side so I can easily keep track of the safety selector spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3450-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip\" class=\"wp-image-200960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3450-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3450-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3450-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3450-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3450.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use a screwdriver, hex wrench, or whatever appropriate tool to unscrew the grip screw.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This spring and the detent are easy to lose. The spring will most likely come off in the grip, so pay attention so you don&#8217;t lose it or the safety selector detent pin. I&#8217;ve searched on my hands and knees for springs and safety selector detent pins. You are forewarned. Completely remove the old grip and screw. Fit the safety select spring in the new grip, then fit the grip onto the receiver, ensuring the safety selector spring is in place on the lower, and tighten the grip screw. Done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/strasser-rs-700-video-review-and-speed-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Shots in Under 10 Seconds &#8211; Bolt Action Strasser RS 700<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3451-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"AR15 up close\" class=\"wp-image-200961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3451-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3451-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3451-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3451-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_3451.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pistol grip traps the safety selector spring and detent pin. These pieces are easy to lose, so keep track of them as you remove or install the AR pistol grip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reasons-to-install-an-ar-15-grip\">Reasons to Install an AR-15 Grip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing an aftermarket grip on an AR will provide you with better control and more comfort. A grip that fits your hand will provide a more consistent shooting experience.&nbsp;Plus, this is an easy drop-in upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ar15-pistol-grip-install-get-a-better-grip-on-things\" title=\"AR-15 Pistol Grip Install: Get A Better Grip On Things\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What works for one person may not work for another. 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