A&G Grip Extension Modification

Lumber_Jack · March 25, 2013

Ok so one of the complaints of the A&G Grip Extension is that the fit isn't ideal. It can pinch your hand while shooting and just looks sloppy. But it's the only option for the bigger caliber .45 or 10mm. So I ordered one thinking "there has to be a solution". The main issue is there is only one set screw. So no matter how close you fit the extension, as you tighter the screw on the back of the mag, it draws the front down creating a gap.

Solution:

I fit the extension over the mag and the forced the extension flush against the grip. Then a lightly tightened the set screw, just enough to secure the position. I then removed the mag and proceeded to fill the gap at the bottom with expanding. spray foam. Allowed to cure, then trimmed and sanded flush

I then tightened the set screw tight. I planned to spray with plasti dip, which I did. But I didn't like the textured look that remained from the spary foam. So I took a piece if electrical tape and wrapped the mag base.

Then I sprayed with 5 or 6 coats of Plasti Dip letting dry about 15 mins between coats.

Here is the fit after

Mag seats and falls as normal. And doesn't flex with slide movement. Overall I'm very pleased with this little modification.