U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- I know what you’re thinking, “a dedicated review on a grip screw?!” And that’s totally fair. If you had told me about it before I had a chance to check out the new Armaspec Battle Grip Screw, I would have scoffed at the premise myself.
But it’s actually a very handy little item that after installing in one AR-15, I wanted this grip screw in everyone I own. So what makes it so special? Read on and find out.
Armaspec Battle Grip Screw
Grip screws for the AR-15 come in two varieties – hex screw and slotted screw. The former is the overwhelming majority of screws out there. And it works great – when you have the right Allen key.
And I don’t just mean diameter, but length is absolutely critical. Because I don’t know about you readers, but for me, I never seem to have the right one handy. So if I want to tighten the screw down or replace a grip, I’ve got to go scouring my toolbox and workshop to find the damn thing.
The Battle Grip Screw from Armaspec takes a much more user-friendly approach. It utilizes both a large single slot that any standard US coin fits, and is shaped like a barbell with flairs at the end.
So what?
So shooters can just use a coin or flat-head screwdriver to securely install their grip. And that’s it.
I won’t waste your time going on about how much I love it, or how it’s perfect or anything. But simply put, the Armaspec grip screw is just so damn convenient that it makes me wonder why someone didn’t think of it sooner.
The downside? The Armaspec Battle Grip Screw is about three times the price of a standard grip screw at $10.99.
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I have a small 1/4 drive socket set that came with a six inch extension, a magnetic bit driver attachment and a set of hex head bits. Cost me $15.
$35 for a screw that you may never remove? Somebody out there has screws loose and it is not on their gun.
Never have a hex wrench long enough? Maybe someone could invent one shaped like a capital L.
Seriously, Jim, have you been watching too many Biden speeches?
A solution in search of a problem.
Its main function seems to be transferring $$ from your pocket to theirs, like most AR “upgrades”.
Weren’t you aware we are in a coin shortage ? Quit hoarding all the change to tighten your grip. lol
Is this April fools day ? Who the hell changes grips every week.?
Or year ?
Or lacks a screwdriver or allen wrench ?
Maybe folks who shouldnt be messing with their guns.
A TEN BUCK SCREW FOR IDIOTS. HOW BOUT SOME LAND IN THE EVERGLADES