Since it’s launch, the original Vertical Crossover Grip (VCG) has received praise as a breath of fresh air in the AR grip space, merging the ergonomically favorable aspects of a precision style rifle grip, with a high level of natural dexterity from more traditional AR based offerings.
While the VCG proved to be ergonomically ideal for the vast majority of end users in it’s current form, there is a reason that the VCG-L, commonly referred to as the “Beavertail VCG” has surpassed it as our best selling, most re-ordered ergonomic upgrade.
The L model was created to even better fill the need set of those with larger hands. To accomplish this, we simply shifted the standard VCG rearward by nearly 1/4″ and introduced a modest beavertail. This allowed us to maintain all of the beloved existing ergonomics + form factors, and simply increasing that distance to the trigger surface for improved finger pad placement.
- Reduced grip angle (5°) for improved ergonomics
- Distance to trigger increased by .20″ for better finger pad placement in large hand sizes
- Tapered lower ledge + optimized rear “hump” profile for maximum leverage in all shooting positions
- 1.45” Overall width for improved purchase and general comfort
- Weight with hardware: 62 grams (~2.2 oz)
For those who may be wondering which version best suits you:
- It is important to note that both the VCG and VCG-L are up to 21% wider than grips like the BCM Mod series and Magpul K2+, and will suit the vast majority of individuals. With all other ergonomic factors maintained, aside from the trigger spacing, you really cannot go wrong with either, however the VCG-L is the way to go if: 1- you have an above average hand size, or 2 – you know that you prefer/need a beavertail through experiences with past grips (or traditionally only shoot grips with beavertails and are used to or prefer the provided distance to the trigger face).
