View Full Version : Arisaka Finger Stop---Anyone Tried It?
Dr. Bullseye
08-08-18, 22:36
I was shopping for a hand stop and came across this:
https://arisakadefense.com/products/finger-stop-keymod
At first I just disregarded it then read their description then watched their one minute video. You can put this stop between the index and second finger or second and ring finger so it seems flexible. I am wondering what kind of grip is possible, what kind of pulling force to stabilize recoil? If anyone has used this, please post your thoughts.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEnAcjwavR0
titsonritz
08-08-18, 23:03
I've got the M-Lok version on my 15" Centurion CMR handguard as a forward stop that fits between my index and middle fingers with a Railscales Karve (which works with either Keymod or M-Lok) as a rear stop along with various sizes and types of Railscales panels. I really dig the setup. As you can see from the video it is very small and allows multiple hand positions. The quality of machining, finish and solid lockup are typical Arisaka, top notch.
I would not hesitate to recommend it to someone looking for a low profile hand-stop.
Dr. Bullseye
08-08-18, 23:21
I'm almost there, titsonritz. I have a B5 hand guard and it has a small built-in handstop at the very front. Call me an obsessive-compulsive but I can't stop myself from hooking my index finger around this little stop. Of course my finger is partially resting on the metal end plate and it gets hot. This is maybe not the best set up for a rearward pull and so I was shopping for the second, rear, handstop when I came across this little Arisaka device which can go in between any fingers or behind the hand. When using an alternate grip, such as when using a light, this Arisaka might still be useful. But can an acceptable level of back traction be achieved with it without the Karve using it between the fingers?
titsonritz
08-08-18, 23:29
But can an acceptable level of back traction be achieved with it without the Karve using it between the fingers?
Yes. It works fine pushing or pulling all by itself. It really is surprisingly effective for how tiny it is. I would think it be perfect for the polymer B5 hand guard because of it's size, I would think something like a larger vertical grip would be too easily torn from the Keymod slots.
I have one on my 14.5 Noveske Afghan with G MK4 rail. I run a bipod on it sometimes and it gives me a great grip behind the bipod. I wrap my pointing finger around it and feel rock solid. It just gives you that little extra your looking for. I'm sure it would work great for a shorter gun. I plan to buy one for my Zenith mp5.
I tried similar things with the KAC stop but never worked for me the same way.
Give it a whirl, good chance you will dig it.
PB
lordmorgul
08-09-18, 00:33
I have this (Impact Weapons Barrier Stop linked below) on two rifles and like it a lot. I don’t split fingers around it though, just press forward lightly like extending that left arm while pulling the rifle in with the other. I like the barrier stop idea but haven’t practiced shooting with any real barriers... not sure if it’s that useful in that regard. I have a forward vertical grip on one of the rifles just far enough back I can place my hand in front of the VFG and behind the stop, or behind the VFG basically just in front of the mag well using the VFG as a second hand stop further back, or grip that normally.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/12/29/m-lok-barrierhand-stop-impact-weapons-components/
https://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/m-lok-barrier-hand-stop/
I think the Arisaka would function very similarly and be a great add on.
Andrew - Lancaster, CA
NRA Life Member, Calguns.net contributor, CGF / SAF / CRPA / FPC / USCCA member
I have 5-6 on various lengths both M-Lok and keymod. I like how it allows more precise placement for thumbing a scout light than a fat forward grip.
556BlackRifle
08-09-18, 01:41
I have one and I like it. It's currently sitting on my light weight AR mounted to an Era3 M-Lok handguard.
Wolfpack45
08-09-18, 07:09
The Arisaka has a really solid lock-up, feels more like part of your handguard then just an accessory to me. You push/pull the rifle pretty well with it. Its solid enough you can use it as a barricade support too in a pinch.
ChattanoogaPhil
08-09-18, 08:04
I like it.
https://i.imgur.com/GVHYhwJ.jpg
I run it on my KMR as a pulling point for my index finger so my thumb can run my light. It's great.
I have one lying around that I intended to use on my 11.5 BCM AR pistol, but that pistol lower currently my 416 upper on it.
I use finger/hand stops on most of my rifles and I find the Magpul ones to be much more comfortable to use.
The Arisaka is small and looks great but the small tubular surface area isn't super comfy when gripped tight on my DD5 7.62.
The IWC one is comfy and looks great as well.
Dennis.
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The AD finger stop is excellent. I have one on all of my rifles with mlok handguards.
It digs in nicely to the paint of a vehicle’s hood when you’re holding a reticle on a suspect’s door for 45 minutes. No slippage!
ChoppinFatTony
08-10-18, 06:40
It digs in nicely to the paint of a vehicle’s hood when you’re holding a reticle on a suspect’s door for 45 minutes. No slippage!Easily the best 5 star real world use review to date for it!
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TexasAggie2005
08-10-18, 08:31
I use finger/hand stops on most of my rifles and I find the Magpul ones to be much more comfortable to use.
This have been my experience too. I found the Arisaka handstop too small to use as an actual handstop. Instead, I moved it up and placed it between my index and middle finger.
I now use Magpul's MLOK handstop.
This have been my experience too. I found the Arisaka handstop too small to use as an actual handstop. Instead, I moved it up and placed it between my index and middle finger.
That’s why Arisaka named it the finger stop, not hand stop ;)
TexasAggie2005
08-10-18, 12:24
That’s why Arisaka named it the finger stop, not hand stop ;)
Well shit. Aggie joke somewhere in there...
Dr. Bullseye
08-11-18, 12:45
It is small, odd and different and that is why I was asking your opinion, TexasAggie2005. Thanks to you and everyone.
AwaySooner
08-11-18, 13:09
For my half-way grip (thumb, index and middle fingers only on rail) I prefer the Arisaka Vertical Grip. It's short, light and shape nicely. It can be use as a "handstop".
Yes, I love it. I have it on my BCM mid length.
found my Arisaka pic.
https://i.imgur.com/vH3pF4J.jpg
titsonritz
08-17-18, 00:54
found my Arisaka pic.
https://i.imgur.com/vH3pF4J.jpg
Never considered putting on the side
I have one mounted at the far front so I don't slip off the front end and grab the suppressor. I can't believe I never thought about using it in between fingers. I've got to try that.
Any smaller it would be too small. Any larger and you might as well get something more traditional. I like it and think I'm going to like it a lot more now that I've seen how to actually use it.
Dr. Bullseye
08-17-18, 10:23
found my Arisaka pic.
https://i.imgur.com/vH3pF4J.jpg
Re: putting it on the side
Is there any tendency to pull shots to the side as you use it for support?
Is there any tendency to pull shots to the side as you use it for support?
Not for me. It gives me additional "pull" and indexed my hand for working the weapon light.
Dr. Bullseye
08-17-18, 21:23
Not for me. It gives me additional "pull" and indexed my hand for working the weapon light.
Well hell, maybe I'll buy two?
militarymoron
08-17-18, 21:37
I'm sure it would work great for a shorter gun. I plan to buy one for my Zenith mp5.
I put one on my SP89 a little while ago. It works well.
https://i.imgur.com/ET1FrMz.jpg
Dr. Bullseye
08-18-18, 15:52
Got mine and got it on between little and ring fingers. You get all the traction you need from this small device and it is comfortable. It rocks!
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