Ergo FAL Metric Grip, Suregrip - Black

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SKU: 119-EG-4106-BK
UPC: 874748000604
Manufacturer: ERGO Grip

Much better grip angle than stock, better grip material. Super easy and fast to install, required slight trimming of rubber where safety meets grip in fire position with an exacto knife. Super simple. Grip angle on this is superior for shooting off bags/benchrest and for holding rifle one handed while doing things with the other hand. Fantastic.

Much better grip angle than stock, better grip material. Super easy and fast to install, required slight trimming of rubber where safety meets grip in fire position with an exacto knife. Super simple. Grip angle on this is superior for shooting off bags/benchrest and for holding rifle one handed while doing things with the other hand. Fantastic.

Much better grip angle than stock, better grip material. Super easy and fast to install, required slight trimming of rubber where safety meets grip in fire position with an exacto knife. Super simple. Grip angle on this is superior for shooting off bags/benchrest and for holding rifle one handed while doing things with the other hand. Fantastic.

Much better grip angle than stock, better grip material. Super easy and fast to install, required slight trimming of rubber where safety meets grip in fire position with an exacto knife. Super simple. Grip angle on this is superior for shooting off bags/benchrest and for holding rifle one handed while doing things with the other hand. Fantastic.

I need to make a small correction to my previous review. After having the extended safety installed, I realized that the thumb pad on the safety was not flat with the receiver, but raised a few millimeters above the surface. Putting the grip back on the gun, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the extended safety cleared the grip without the need for a cutout. The safety engaged the bottom notch, although softly. However, I still had to use an exacto knife to cut a sliver of rubber from the top of the grip, and now everything works as intended. Overall, while I would only give it 2 stars for fit and ease of installation, I'd give it 5 stars for comfort.

Compared to the SAW grip, this grip is slightly thinner and angled more vertically. It has a great texture and feels nice in the hand. However, if you're hoping that the more vertical angle will allow you to reach the safety more easily with short thumbs, it won't. I had this hope originally, but quickly realized that you need an extended or inch-type safety for that. Nonetheless, it's an excellent grip that provides a more AR-15 grip feel instead of the sharp-angled FAL grip.

I've purchased two of these grips so far. The first one is on my Tactical Carbine, and this one is now on my STg-58. I appreciate the more upright angle of the grip compared to the original. Like most Ergo grips, it has a soft texture that makes for a comfortable grip. The only downside is that the plug at the bottom of the grip can come loose on occasion.

If your gun only has safe and semi-auto options, and you find that the selector switch easily slips into the useless automatic position if you apply too much pressure, this grip could be a great solution. With its absence of a cutaway semicircle, it stops the switch at semi, preventing the frustrating malfunction. Additionally, the grip is slightly larger than the standard grip, with finger cutouts and texture for a more comfortable grip and better control of the weapon. While installation can be a bit of a hassle, it's certainly doable.

I appreciate the soft rubber overmold on the grip. While the grip angle is significantly different from the OEM style, this wasn't the main reason I bought it. However, I did notice that the OEM grip was slippery when wet due to its smooth surface. It's difficult to determine which angle I prefer, as I don't particularly dislike either one. So, I can't definitively say that this grip is an improvement, but it's certainly not worse.

The grip was a perfect fit for my FN FAL, but it's important to note that it only fits Metric guns. Additionally, be mindful of the year of manufacture of your gun as older models may have a shorter screw assembly on the grip that won't be compatible. As for my Full Auto FAL, I had to do some minor trimming with a razor blade to allow the Safety Selector to clear the grip when moving to the Full Auto position. However, this was an easy task to accomplish. Compared to the original FAL grip, this grip provides a more vertical hold, similar to an AR-15, which is much more comfortable. Overall, this grip was a great addition to my gun!

I received my Ergo G3 Grip yesterday and found the installation process to be fairly straightforward and easy. Although I haven't yet fired the gun with the new grip, I can feel the difference in my hands already. Compared to the stock FAL grip, the angle of the Ergo G3 Grip makes it much easier to reach the safety and feels more natural. It doesn't limit the safety movement, except for preventing it from being switched to the unusable full auto position. While using the FAL Combo Tool would have made the installation easier, it was still manageable without it. Overall, it's a fantastic product that I would highly recommend to any FAL owner looking for an easy upgrade.

For my DSA SA58 tactical FAL, I was looking for a grip that was more contemporary than the stock or SAW grip. The overmolded ERGO grip is a perfect match. As others have noted, the improved angle of the grip enhances the shooting experience and makes it more comfortable. I can attest to this being true.