Grip on AR-15/DPMS LR-308

[gnatshooter]

Friends,

 

I have a question. Does the grip (or 'pistol grip') on an AR-15 fit on a DPMS LR-308?

 

The reason I ask is because I'm thinking about ordering a Tubb Precision T2K RH Wood Grip (Walnut). I have larger hands, and I also like wood -- sort of old-fashioned that way. So it would suit me well and make my rifle distinctive.

 

Tubb isn't very good about explaining what fits what, but if I read things right, the grip they're selling at least fits the AR-15, maybe. Their references to the "SR-25 and TUBB 2000" are disturbing, and maybe irrelevant. And then they talk about AR "style" -- like it looks like Rambo might shoot bad guys with something similar, but actually only fits the Walt Disney platform.

 

If it actually fits the AR, and the AR part 'crosses over' to the DPMS, I'm good to go.

 

Thanks!

Edited July 11, 2013 by gnatshooter

[EasyEJL]

the grips are supposed to be identical, so you shouldn't have a problem.

[survivalshop]

There may be some AR 308 lower receivers that the back of the grip might need some slight altering (cosmetic ) , but hay, if you have to do a little work , its wood !

[gnatshooter]

I've done a fair amount of woodworking in my time, even some cabinets. One thing's for sure, you can remove wood from a wood piece, but you can't add it back. This needs to be right, and done right, right out of the box. Making this piece requires machines I don't have.

[Robocop1051]

It's a 308AR.... Some fitting may be required. That's the nature of the beast.

Generally I have seen that only some light sanding was required to get that "perfect" fit. A dremmel makes quick work of the most tedious jobs. By far my most favorite investment.

[gnatshooter]

In the video, do I hear him say "This one won't work on an AR-15"? http://www.davidtubb.com/t2k-rh-wood-grip-walnut

 

Or maybe it just rhymes with that.

[survivalshop]

That's what he said . He also said, its because they don't use a side safety, so the can raise the thumb platform . 

 

I'm sure he has one or can have one made for an AR 15.

 

Or a Dremel tool would make short work of it .

Edited July 17, 2013 by survivalshop

[gnatshooter]

That's what he said . He also said its because of they don't use a side safety, so the can raise the thumb platform . 

I'm sure he has one or can have one made for an AR 15.

 

Or a Dremel tool would make short work of it .

 

Well, if that's the only issue, I can fix that in less than two minutes with a belt sander. Very cool!

 

As far as I can tell, Tubb is the only outfit that sells AR (sorta) wood grips anywhere. They'd make more sales, I'd bet, if they fixed a few things with their website -- and that pesky glitch with the safety lever. I know a couple pro woodworkers who could take that market in a hearbeat, and maybe they should.

 

With the demand for AR-type rifles that look unique, I'd think the market for wood grips would be fairly big. Not big enough to retire on, maybe, but big enough to buy a fine rifle or two.

[blue109]

I love the look of those wood grips...but the MOE+ just feel too nice to replace. If I could afford to build a safe queen I'd be all over it.

[unforgiven]

+1 on Moe+. :))

[gnatshooter]

Tubb Precision responded to my email about their grip on the DPMS LR-308. They said, yes, it will fit. Period.

 

So it fits the DPMS, but won't fit an AR? Hm.

[survivalshop]

    ?

[Kynd]

ive swapped my grips back and forth from my ar15 to my lr308... the only difference i see is that the top part of the grip has some space above it on the 308. magpul sells a spacer for the miad grip to solve that problem. if youre running a grip that doesnt have that back strap then it should be a direct fit?

 

http://www.primaryarms.com/Magpul-MIAD-AR10-SR25-Grip-Wedge-BLK-p/mag065.htm

 

theres no sanding involved.

 

i have the miad on my 308...

[shibiwan]

Tubb Precision responded to my email about their grip on the DPMS LR-308. They said, yes, it will fit. Period.

 

So it fits the DPMS, but won't fit an AR? Hm.

 

Depends on the lower receiver. Some 308's have a different radius on the section between the grip and the buffer tube. If the grip has an upper curved backstrap area, it leaves a gap. This isn't true of all 308 lower receivers. The CMMG will accept a standard AR15 grip like the Magpul MOE, and MIAD.

 

 

BTW, the MOE+ is nice.

Edited January 11, 2014 by shibiwan

[unforgiven]

I put this on my RRA .308 and it is very comfortable. http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-peg-grip