I just put on a MOE grip and there is a gap between the receiver and the plastic part that wraps between your thumb and forefinger. Is this a fluke or are the 15-22 receivers shaped slightly different in that area? Its pretty noticeable with OD green. Drat!
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Magpul MOE Grip Disappointment
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1HAWKEYE
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Tim, the 15/22 has a different radius so they don't fit like they do on there bigger brother.I found out the same way you did.
My factory 15/22 in MOE FDE also has this gap. The MOE grip is built to fit the standard AR platform. Remember the 15-22 was built from the ground up to function and resemble a larger caliber AR - but it is not identical to the standard platform specs. There are slight variations, this being one of them.
FWIW, I had long forgotten about the gap in mine until I read your post. The 15-22 is an absolute blast and I have so much fun every time i run mine that I don't even notice it anymore. Keep shooting it and I think you will too.
FWIW, I had long forgotten about the gap in mine until I read your post. The 15-22 is an absolute blast and I have so much fun every time i run mine that I don't even notice it anymore. Keep shooting it and I think you will too.
Kayback
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IIRC you can use the wedge they designed to fill that gap on 7.62 platforms on your 15-22.
If you really wanted to.
KBK
If you really wanted to.
KBK
Ghost_Soldier
Member
I think there might be some filing that needs to be done but I've seen several people with the wedge in there. I personally don't mind the gap there.
Majorlk
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Shooterjgs
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Put a Houge on it...No problem like Majorlk said...
Maddmax
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Just wondering. Does polymer have a "melting/soft" point where you could heat it up (OFF the lower) with a "blowtorch" and form fit it with a glove (to protect your hand from the heat) and make it fit ? Like Plexiglas works ??
Majorlk
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Interesting question, since the outer part of the grip is moulded over a hard inner core and isn't all that thick.
Gopher Slayer
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Try the K grip before you buy it. It's different.
I went with a comfortable grip that had the right angle and fit my hand. If you go with what looks best, there's a good chance you will buy twice if the rifle gets used. I have a box full of old parts to prove it.
I went with a comfortable grip that had the right angle and fit my hand. If you go with what looks best, there's a good chance you will buy twice if the rifle gets used. I have a box full of old parts to prove it.
Try the K grip before you buy it. It's different.
I went with a comfortable grip that had the right angle and fit my hand. If you go with what looks best, there's a good chance you will buy twice if the rifle gets used. I have a box full of old parts to prove it.
Gopher Slayer, I love it. I need to chnge my screen name to Opposum Slayer.
Majorlk
Member
What's an Opossum? Where I come there an animal called a possum. Are they the same thing.
Gopher Slayer
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What's an Opossum? Where I come there an animal called a possum. Are they the same thing.
I've wondered about that myself. This isn't the first time I've seen it that way.
Guess I'm too lazy to google it.
Gopher Slayer
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Majorlk
Member
Yes, Opossum is the correct spelling but it's been years since I have seen anyone spell it that way - certainly not Down South!
Majorlk
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No matter how you spell 'em, bar-b-qued with a good sauce they aren't bad. 
