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Mathews Focus Grip

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by KyleLewis, Oct 2, 2012.

  1. KyleLewis

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    Anyone ever try one of these? I'd appreciate any feedback thanks.
     
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    Tried it. Loved it. Ordered one for my Z7X today.
     
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    I was wondering the same thing about these, probab;y won't do it till after season though, don't want to change anything up now that season is here
     
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    I have small hands. Love the focus grip over the stock one. Not nearly as wide!
     
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    It is a great item. So much so after I tried one, when I ordered my mr-6, I had it ordered with it on there. Much easier to have a consistent hand position and as you consistency is what its all about. You wont be disappointed.
     
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    Came with my MR-7. Excellent.
     
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    I've heard good things about them but never tried it. I may look into them again now.
     
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    Yeah same here. Gonna get it after season I think.
     
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    I have one on my Helim and love it. IMO a big improvement over the standard wood grip.
     
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    So is it uncomfortable but easier to consistantly grip? Is that the trade off?
     
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    That was my concern. I have a little nerve isssue in my palm and I'm worried a thinner grip would really aggravate it.
     
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    No, it is still thick enough to not dig in and does not have sharp edges like shooting from the riser does
     
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    I am picking up my new Helim in less then a week so might have to check this out.
     
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    I just got one put on my MR-7 Yesterday n I love it, I was worried about the size a lil bit, but once I put it in my hand and started shooting it, I will never go back!:rock:
     
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    I'm going to pick one of these up pretty soon.
     
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    Can you shoot us a photo?
     
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    Photo Oct 09, 9 41 06 PM.jpg Photo Oct 09, 9 41 11 PM.jpg here is a straight on and an angle view for the focus grip. It honestly feels so much better in my hand than the thicker rounded wooden handle. Plus it looks pretty sweet haha:cool:
     
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    Thanks for the pics, looks slim! I gotta try one before I buy it. How do they come off and go on? Never messed around with the grip before.
     
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    nice pic. thanks
     
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    Kyle, the grips are attached using an adhesive, so you CAREFULLY use a flat head and slowly work off the wooden handle, you should be able to get the 3 piece handle off in one piece. Then you can slide the other grip on just to test it out and see how it shoots ( thats what we did at the shop I was in anyway) and I loved it, so we simply slid the new grip off, put the adhesive on the inside of the grip and strapped it down and let it sit over night to set properly. Hope this helps guys!
     

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