Rifle Grip for LR-308

[rmart]

I put the Tapco SAW rifle grip on my DPMS LR308 (Sportical with Oracle upper receiver).

I like the grip as it's larger than the factory grip but there's this unsightly gap between the lip of the grip and the trigger guard.

The other issue is that the grip is hard plastic and I think I'd like something with a rubberized overmold to aid in comfort. The storage feature is a must.

Is there a 'best' grip out there that would meet these qualifications?

I'm interested in your opinions.

[rmart]

And what the heck happened to the DPMS website??!!! It's almost as if LR-308 rifles aren't even promoted anymore. And the DPMS Oracle only comes with a 10rd. magazine?

[unforgiven]

I got 3 types on 3 rifles Houge nice sticky no storage,Ergo same w/storage and Magpul Miad best feel sticky w/storage that has different cores [in color] for batteries AA-AAA or CR123A, bolt and firing pin.My favorite.

[rmart]

you like the magpul miad best? And it fits the LR-308 like it was made for it I presume...

[Matt.Cross]

CAA UPG16 w/ Optional palm shelf

One of the nicest grips I've ever had. I like it even better than my MIAD, and I love my MIAD.

[unforgiven]

I do brother not sure about LR-308 as I have RRA products which just has the spring in grip for safety only not rear take down pin.Look up Magpul Miad grip on LR-308 Tac 20 on this form.Seems like it's doable with modification.

[Dusty44]

I have a CAA grip on both my LR-308 and my M-15.  Would not have anything else.  3 inserts for the front,  3 inserts for the back,  configure it to your preference.  Internal storage.  Buy at Brownells.

There is a picture in this forum somewhere showing my LR-308 with that CAA grip.  Or,  go to our sibling forum,  Tactical22.net:  'General,'  'Plunging In,'  scroll down to the picture of my M-15.  Click on the pic to make it really big if you want.  Read my blurb to see what I said about the CAA grip.

[Dusty44]

When I put the CAA grip on my LR-308 originally,  I struggled with that spring.  This is apparently a problem with almost any grip on an AR308.  The M-15 only has one spring to deal with.

Find where the rear spring touches the top of the grip.  It is an easy measurement.  Drill a hole 3/32 inch diameter and 3/32 inch deep.  This will give the spring a seat and reassembly will be easy.

Everybody seems to be concerned that the extra space will cause the spring to not have enough tension.  That is so much ___________.  The spring is already almost twice as long as it needs to be.  Just drill out the spring seat.  When I did mine,  the drill (of course;  what else?) dove right in about a half-inch.  I looked around,  found a fast-food soda straw in the trash,  cut off the right length,  slit the little tube lengthwise and rolled it up and pushed it into the hole to fill the excess space.  Black polymer grip with the high-tech red spring seat (the grip comes with a seat for the front spring) and easy to put the grip into position.

[unforgiven]

http://308ar.com/forum/dpms-lr-308-general-technical-discussion/magpul-miad-grip-on-lr-308-tac-20/ 

[Robocop1051]

The Magpul MOE+ (plus)

I've installed the Magpul MIAD, the Tango Down BG-16, the Ergo SUREGRIP and the Troy Battle Axe on several of my builds... I will be ONLY using the Magpul MOE+ from now on. Amazing feel and comfort. Why did Magpul wait so long to release this?

[blue109]

does that moe+ fit without modification? or do you still need to drill something.

[Robocop1051]

Easy as pie. Simply drop in, and screw down.

[edgecrusher]

Easy as pie. Simply drop in, and screw down.

same way he puts on that helmet in his picture!  <lmao>

[blue109]

Nice. I got a moe+ for a good price and was gonna stick it on one of my 5.56 guns...but the plastic junk on my 308 needs to go.

[rmart]

All right, on your recommendations I'm putting the Magpul MOE+ at the top of my list.

What about fit between the beavertail and the receiver? Any pictures to look at?

I don't like the fact that the storage compartment is dependent on an insert but I guess beggars can't be choosers. I usually just keep batteries for my Eotech in there. The spare ammo core is for .223 ammo and I don't know if a 308 firing pin would fit in the firing pin core, so I guess I'm somewhat limited there.

[rmart]

Although... this picture seems to show a door:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=42049/Product/AR-15-M16-MOE-GRIP

Other pictures I've seen just show a hole in the bottom of the grip.

[Robocop1051]

The bottom slides out like the Magpul MIAD grip. There are several "accessory" type inserts for these grips. Samson Mfg makes a multi-tool if you were so inclined.

[unforgiven]

I was cornfused the grip I got at the last gun show for my PSA 14.7 was a MOE+ traded the Houge for it.I put AA in the core I ordered for EoTech also.All in FOL. <thumbsup>

[rmart]

LOL...

And now that I've almost made up my mind, I see that the BCM Gunfighter grip is out now. Anyone use that one yet? It almost seems like a MOE but with a less aggressive, more pistol like angle. It comes with a choice of front inserts that address my original issue with the Tapco SAW grip. It's not rubberized however.