AGD Carbon Fiber Y-Grip!

SockMonkey · 06-24-2010, 04:41 PM

I Really have been wanting a Y-Grip for a while, but have trouble budgeting a new one (maybe in a while). But I Managed to fab this thing up with a hack saw and some JB Weld.

I cut it were the red line is and flipped it, moving it down a bit. Then clamped the two pieces to a piece of wood with small spring clamps. Made sure the bottom was as parallel as possible. Used some tape to hold the JB weld in place and let it cure over night. After some quick sanding its basically ready for play (hopefully this saturday). Sorry I didn't grab any pics while I was making this, it was a last minute idea and I jumped right on it.

Seems to be quite sturdy, I'm not worried about it breaking on the field but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

I plan to make some custom panels obviously, either out of 1/4 marine plywood I have or 1/4 inch aluminum. I may go with the raw aluminum to match the rail. I'll probably make both and see which I like best.

Magoo · 06-24-2010, 04:46 PM

I suggest going with the aluminum grips. They would add support. I'm not sure how well that JB Weld is gonna hold with the torque that is supported by the grip. Very cleanly done, though, and very innovative!

SockMonkey · 06-24-2010, 04:55 PM

I stuck the tank on it, sort of ran around with it, playing pretend paintball HAHA. Seems quite sturdy. no sign of separating or flexing. I was thinking the same thing about the aluminum grips, I could slather the entire back of the grip with more JB weld and clamp them on for a day.. Then it would NEVER break.

I plan on bringing an extra frame with me this weekend. I figure the worst that could happen is I lose out on a game while I replace it with a stock frame.

Any thoughts on installing a double trigger? I don't like the look without a trigger guard so I'd have to fab one up, but that shouldnt be to bad.

Marbo40k · 06-24-2010, 05:00 PM

Dude that looks pretty sick. I have always wanted to see a single trigger Y/Z grip. Greate work

SockMonkey · 06-24-2010, 05:09 PM

That's what I was thinking, I really don't mind the single trigger look/feel/use. I cant wait until I get some grips done, it will look pretty sweet.

As long as weather plays along I will be playing Saturday. But it feels good, just holding it now, pretending to play

**ADD** And it really wasn't that hard, besides waiting for the JB weld it would only take 15-20 min to reproduce.

Drachen · 06-24-2010, 07:49 PM

Don't change it to a double trigger. I'll be honest, I loved my old Y-grip, but that thing looks even cooler.

Deuce · 06-24-2010, 07:55 PM

The ergonomics look rough for actually pulling the trigger at that angle. You still need to pull straight back. How does it feel?

SockMonkey · 06-24-2010, 11:11 PM

I havent actually fired it because I dont have any air, but just holding it and aiming and what not, it feels like its not going to be bad at all (even trigger pull wise).

06-24-2010, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Magoo Formerly DeTrevni Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tejas	I suggest going with the aluminum grips. They would add support. I'm not sure how well that JB Weld is gonna hold with the torque that is supported by the grip. Very cleanly done, though, and very innovative! __________________ 61 people like me thus far, and none don't!

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Drachen I Eat Scrambled Aggs Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota	Don't change it to a double trigger. I'll be honest, I loved my old Y-grip, but that thing looks even cooler. __________________ R.I.P Nate "Badmoon" Wise PBPBC Feedback: PBN ~ MCB ~ SO ~ PBLegion Stuff For Sale or Trade: Nothing Current Collection: CCM T2 - 2004 Viking (DC'd with 06 Ego frame) - Bob Long Millenium Spyder

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Deuce Facta Non Verba Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri	The ergonomics look rough for actually pulling the trigger at that angle. You still need to pull straight back. How does it feel? __________________ Feedback Co-Captain/ Co-Founder Team-Awesome

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06-24-2010, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
SockMonkey Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2010	I stuck the tank on it, sort of ran around with it, playing pretend paintball HAHA. Seems quite sturdy. no sign of separating or flexing. I was thinking the same thing about the aluminum grips, I could slather the entire back of the grip with more JB weld and clamp them on for a day.. Then it would NEVER break. I plan on bringing an extra frame with me this weekend. I figure the worst that could happen is I lose out on a game while I replace it with a stock frame. Any thoughts on installing a double trigger? I don't like the look without a trigger guard so I'd have to fab one up, but that shouldnt be to bad.

06-24-2010, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marbo40k Capitalist Pig Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon	Dude that looks pretty sick. I have always wanted to see a single trigger Y/Z grip. Greate work

06-24-2010, 05:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
SockMonkey Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2010	That's what I was thinking, I really don't mind the single trigger look/feel/use. I cant wait until I get some grips done, it will look pretty sweet. As long as weather plays along I will be playing Saturday. But it feels good, just holding it now, pretending to play ADD And it really wasn't that hard, besides waiting for the JB weld it would only take 15-20 min to reproduce.

06-24-2010, 11:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
SockMonkey Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2010	I havent actually fired it because I dont have any air, but just holding it and aiming and what not, it feels like its not going to be bad at all (even trigger pull wise).