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Posted: 6/27/2018 11:03:14 AM EDT
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In my excitement for the BRN-10 that I have on pre-order, I modeled up a proper looking grip for it. I figure that with a 3D printer and a faux bakelite paint job, it should turn out pretty good. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a 3D printer, but if you do and want to give it a go, shoot me an email and I'll send you the .stl file.
(Pics show fit on an AR15 receiver.) Picture Gallery  
 
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| I think Brownell's is already on this. In the BRN-10 update thread, there was mention of a proper grip in the works that they plan to send out to those who receive the rifles before the new grips are ready. The way I understand it, the rifles will initially come with the brown or black A1 grips, but once the new grips are up and running they will send out the new grips like I said already. |
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In my excitement for the BRN-10 that I have on pre-order, I modeled up a proper looking grip for it. I figure that with a 3D printer and a faux bakelite paint job, it should turn out pretty good. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a 3D printer, but if you do and want to give it a go, shoot me an email and I'll send you the .stl file. |
The grip looks and feels great. When I get some time, I'll try my hand at sanding it smooth and painting it. Thanks again BigRix. You rock.
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Looks good! Hope I may be forgiven for asking, why change form the original external AR10's dimension? 
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The AR grip evolved from the 1911 the early Hollywood gun's grips were the same angle and length of pull. The first production grip versions the angle was relaxed to the current angle but the length of pull remained the same. The ergonomic crime that was committed when the AR15 was downsized ruined a perfectly ergonomic length of pull and we're left with the tiny grip. If I were still making parts I'd duplicate the current grip and add a radius to the back of the grip's top to meet up with the receiver. I have some Sudanese pattern grips I made on my match rifles, looks right feels right, yes they hang over a bit, worth every mm.
I dig your project, the full size of the old grip really contributes to the overall look. |
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