[Be sure to read ourEchelon 9mm pistol review.]
The Solution?
A thumb rest for the support hand on a semi-automatic pistol can be a solution for this.
The Grip Control is a folding thumb rest for the support hand that replaces the disassembly lever, to allow for more control over the gun during firing.
This inspiration drove him to develop his invention called the Grip Control, a collapsible thumb-rest for semi-automatic pistols.
The design is currently patent pending both in U.S. and international.
Chief also appreciates the mechanical aspect of all kinds of firearms as well as shooting them.
As noted, the Grip Control for the Echelon replaces the disassembly lever. With the slide held open with the slide stop, it can be rotated counter-clockwise during fieldstripping.
He doesnt compete in shooting matches, but attends pistol classes and tactical training events.
It was at these that he realized the importance of the support hand gripping force.
It will not react or gall with other metals.
In this photo, you can see the hinge in the Grip Control that allows it to fold when the pistol is holstered. The author demonstrates holstering with a modified Comp-Tac holster.
Chief wouldnt disclose the manufacturing process since it is proprietary to BlackSteel and must be kept confidential.
One is that there is no need to modify the pistol permanently to install a Grip Control.
That is one of the design concepts that Chief kept in mind from the beginning.
The pad of the Grip Control collapses when holstered, but it flip-opens when drawn due to the tension of its torsion spring.
Installation process varies from brand and/or model.
A noteworthy point of Grip Control is that you dont necessarily need to obtain a specially designed holster.
BlackSteels website has instruction videos for this process.
Shown here is a composed image of the author’s two-handed shooting with my thumb of the support hand on the pad on the Grip Control.
I havent had a chance to try it, yet.
Grip Control doesnt change how the gun functions, nor its performance.
What it will change is the performance of the shooter by increasing the gripping force of the support hand.
The author found that the Grip Control helped him get the muzzle back on the target quickly after firing.
[Got this pistol, but need a carry rig?
Check out ourEchelon holster list.]
Grip Control for Springfield Armory Echelon just became available since 1/2/2024, and its MSRP is $110.
Every Grip Control comes with a lifetime warranty.
BlackSteel is constantly developing new models, so check back often to see whats new.
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