Aftermarket rifle grip for child...

[Panhandler80]

Think there would be any advantage to something like this on a Tikka T3X Compact for a 7-year old? Just more vertical. Seems like it might move his hand a bit closer to trigger, but it also makes the grip all together thicker, which might not be ideal for the distance his thumb will need to span.

 

[The Harbor Master]

If you are going to use the factory Tikka stock, this is considered by many on this forum to be a default addition. Myself included

The change in trigger reach/thickness isn't drastic imo, but it does create a more comfortable grip angle for some. Depending on kid's hand size, I would think it could definitely help (especially if not using a "thumb over" / wrap around grip technique). If not, it would be an easy sell to someone else.

 

[Panhandler80]

If you are going to use the factory Tikka stock, this is considered by many on this forum to be a default addition. Myself included

The change in trigger reach/thickness isn't drastic imo, but it does create a more comfortable grip angle for some. Depending on kid's hand size, I would think it could definitely help (especially if not using a "thumb over" / wrap around grip technique). If not, it would be an easy sell to someone else.

10-4. He hasn't held the rifle yet, and won't until June 9. Just thinking it might be nice to have on hand. The gun also came with recoil pad extensions. Thinking I could always chop an inch off the butt, re shape the pads / extensions, and then lengthen as he grows. Would prefer not to chop it up though. Having parts on hand for present delivery a different deal, though. No real risk.

 

[nm.otter]

...or perhaps this.

 

[BLJ]

And if the vertical grip is still to short for him, chop up the factory one and JB Weld it to the vertical one.

 

[The Harbor Master]

And if the vertical grip is still to short for him, chop up the factory one and JB Weld it to the vertical one.View attachment 1069984View attachment 1069985

I like this idea!

Do you have a pic of it all completed, or is this already JB'd?

 

[BLJ]

I like this idea!

Do you have a pic of it all completed, or is this already JB'd?

Well, I think that is before I used the JB Weld.
It doesn’t look like there is any in there in that picture.

And JB Weld may be a little misleading.
It was a 2 part epoxy that was JB Weld brand.

Amazon.com

I think this is what I used. Or something close.
I’m sure any 2 part epoxy for plastic will work.

I’ll get some pictures of the finished grip tomorrow.