Ryker grip: Have you tried one?

TXAZ · September 1, 2020, 08:07 PM

One of the grips that looked interesting was the Ryker grip.
https://rykerusa.com/collections/gea...ucts/fist-grip

Anyone tried one of these?
What did you think?

Warhammer · September 2, 2020, 02:13 AM

Sure does look like it would suck when you transition to the other shoulder.

Sharkbite · September 2, 2020, 11:34 AM

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Sure does look like it would suck when you transition to the other shoulder.

Wait... just buy one for each side. GREAT marketing strategy

Seriously, i dont see the benefit.
We have worked for years to get the bore line centered in our support hand grip. From gripping the magwell to fist gripping vert “broom handles” and now using a “C clamp” around the bore line.

Recoil control is GREAT. Why would we now offset the bore line from our grip?

In watching some of the vids on the website, they claim better body geometry due to the offset. Im not buying it. We can achieve the same body position by simply moving our support hand back a little AND still use the recoil controlling “C clamp” grip.

ghbucky · September 2, 2020, 11:44 AM

I'm in the negative camp as well.

I can't see how applying any grip strength on the side of a gun is going to do anything but move the POA, which you would then have to try to counter with your strong hand?

No thanks.

Warhammer · September 3, 2020, 10:55 PM

The website says it was originally developed to help shooters with injured shoulders. It that very specific circumstance, where it is the only way the shooter can hold the gun**, I can see how it might possibly have a use. Otherwise, I can only see it as a negative addition to any rifle.

**Posted by a guy with two messed up shoulders who still holds his rifles correctly.

September 1, 2020, 08:07 PM	#1
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Ryker grip: Have you tried one? One of the grips that looked interesting was the Ryker grip. https://rykerusa.com/collections/gea...ucts/fist-grip Anyone tried one of these? What did you think? __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

September 2, 2020, 02:13 AM	#2
Warhammer Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 163	Sure does look like it would suck when you transition to the other shoulder.

September 2, 2020, 11:44 AM	#4
ghbucky Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2020 Posts: 1,177	I'm in the negative camp as well. I can't see how applying any grip strength on the side of a gun is going to do anything but move the POA, which you would then have to try to counter with your strong hand? No thanks.

September 3, 2020, 10:55 PM	#5
Warhammer Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 163	The website says it was originally developed to help shooters with injured shoulders. It that very specific circumstance, where it is the only way the shooter can hold the gun, I can see how it might possibly have a use. Otherwise, I can only see it as a negative addition to any rifle. Posted by a guy with two messed up shoulders who still holds his rifles correctly.