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    ERGO or Hogue Pistol Grip?

    I am stuck deciding between a Hogue and Ergo Sure Pistol Grip. I liked the hogue, but it didn't feel as good as it could. It felt better than most grips I've felt on guns. I haven't gotten a chance to try the ERGO. Is it as soft/rubbery as the Hogue? Is it for bigger or smaller hands?

    My favorite pistol is the Beretta 92FS because of its comfort and fit to my small hand. How does the ERGO Right Handed grip compare to the Ambidextrous? I know the right hand has a thumb shelf, but I don't know how much difference it makes.

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    It's been a while since Ive used both but as far as I can recall, I Ergo wins out on ergonomics.
    IMHO, neither come close to the ergonomics of the Magpul MIAD. I find the shelf on the MIAD keep my grip secure and in perfect position to use the selector. Texture is great as well but if youre set on a rubber coated grip, theyre coming out with a rubber coated MOE which is very close to the MIAD, just minus the A2 finger groove on the front.

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    If the Beretta fits your hands then they are NOT small. I wear an XL/size11 glove and the M9, I feel, is too large for me (and 90% of the shooters I teach).

    If it's a choice between those 2, go with the Ergo. The Hogue is garbage. Try the Magpul MIAD. While not rubber, it has a very tactile surface and interchangable front and back straps.
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    I wonder how long it will be before the rubber-padded Magpul grip will be out. I will take a look at both Magpuls if I get a chance. Thank you for your replies.

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    Not long I think. Probably sometime in the summer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Al U. 5811 View Post
    If the Beretta fits your hands then they are NOT small. I wear an XL/size11 glove and the M9, I feel, is too large for me (and 90% of the shooters I teach).

    If it's a choice between those 2, go with the Ergo. The Hogue is garbage. Try the Magpul MIAD. While not rubber, it has a very tactile surface and interchangable front and back straps.
    If you feel the Hogue is garbage at least maybe you could let everyne know why???

    Thanks

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    The Hogue uses a soft rubber compound. It feels, and wears, like an old BMX grip. Wow that makes me sound old. Most safety levers drag on them as well. At least those were my gripes with them a few years ago. I haven't handled one recently.
    Last edited by Al U. 5811; 04-10-10 at 23:05.
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    Thanks,

    I have no experience with them. I recently replaced my stock grip and tried the Ergo, Tango Down and MOE. Due to hand size/finger length, I went with the MOE.

    For the OP...As far as ergonomics goes, I don't really see how you can decide on the word of others...you have to handle them to see what works for you.

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    Totally OT,

    Redhat, what is the source of your username?
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    The Hogue tapers from the top to the bottom getting fatter as it goes, very much like old style revolver grips. The finger grooves don't fit most people and the rubber surface is ok till your hands get wet then it becomes slippery. The Ergo feels better initially but is thin at the back making it feel smaller than it looks. The filler at the top rear should make it feel bigger but gets lost because of the thin profile of the rest of the grip. The Tango Down felt very close to a stock A2 grip without the finger groove, not different enough to bother changing. The MIAD is great because of the interchangeability to fit most hands, but I ended up with the medium back strap which is the same feel as the MOE. My hands are on the larger side but with fairly thin fingers and my wife has small hands and the MOE works well for both of us. I now have the MOE on all my AR lowers. Thank you once again MAGPUL!
    Billy

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