Ryker Basic Grip – The Side-Mounted Advantage

Ryker Basic Grip – The Side-Mounted Advantage

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Product Short Description:

A patented side-mounted grip that transforms how you control your rifle, using better biomechanics instead of more effort.

 

The Ryker Basic Grip is the first fully patented side-mounted grip designed to make your rifle easier to control, more stable, and less fatiguing to run. By moving your support hand from under the gun to the side, you tap into stronger back and shoulder muscles, pull the rifle firmly into the shoulder pocket, and keep your hand away from heat—all while gaining faster, more repeatable shot-to-shot control.

Product Description

Why a Side-Mounted Grip?

Traditional vertical grips force your wrist and shoulder into an awkward position and rely heavily on smaller muscles in the forearm and front deltoid. The Ryker Basic Grip flips that idea on its side—literally. By mounting on the side of the rail instead of underneath it, the Ryker Grip aligns your hand in a more natural position that’s closer to your pistol grip mechanics. That change in hand position unlocks better leverage, more stability, and less strain over time.

Key Benefits of the Ryker Basic Grip

  • Improved recoil control – Side-mounted leverage helps pull the rifle straight back into the shoulder, reducing muzzle rise and helping the gun settle faster between shots.

  • Reduced fatigue – Shifts the workload from smaller arm muscles to larger back and shoulder muscles, making long days on the range or long strings of fire easier to manage.

  • More natural hand position – Mirrors the feel and mechanics of your pistol grip, making transitions between pistol and rifle more intuitive.

  • Heat stand-off – Keeps your support hand away from hot barrel surfaces and gas blocks, reducing the need for heavy gloves.

  • Better consistency – Encourages a repeatable support-hand index point, which supports more consistent shot placement and control under time.

  • Multi-platform compatibility – Works with AR-15s, AKs, PCCs, shotguns, SCAR-type rifles, and even belt-fed platforms equipped with Picatinny rail.

Built Around Human Performance, Not Tradition

For over a century, rifle shooters have been taught to drive the gun from underneath the rail. It works—but it isn’t efficient. The Ryker Basic Grip was developed with input from biomechanics and ergonomics experts, engineers, and experienced military professionals to create a support-hand position that works with the body instead of against it.

By moving the grip to the side:

  • Your arm and wrist stay in a more neutral, less strained position

  • You can apply rearward tension more directly into the shoulder pocket

  • Your body uses stronger posterior muscle groups instead of relying on the small front deltoid to “hold the gun up”

The end result is a shooting platform that feels more stable and less tiring, especially during rapid strings of fire, movement, or extended training days.

SPECS

  • Orientation: Side-mounted forward grip

  • Mounting Interface: Picatinny (mount included)

  • Material: High-strength polymer with metal hardware

  • Weight: Approx. 3.0 oz (with mount)

  • Compatibility: AR-15, AR-10, AK platforms, PCCs, shotguns, SCAR-type rifles, belt-fed systems with Picatinny rail

  • Country of Origin: USA

Pair It with the Ryker Retention Sling

Ryker Sling

Ryker Sling

$100.00

Ryker Sling

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The Ryker Basic Grip is a significant upgrade on its own, but it really shines when combined with the Ryker Retention Sling. The sling keeps the rifle close to the body and ready to drive out, while the side-mounted grip gives you better leverage and control when you press out to the target. Together, they create a highly stable, repeatable shooting position that enhances control, retention, and comfort. The grip and sling are fully independent products, though—you don’t need one to benefit from the other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does the Ryker Grip replace a traditional vertical grip?
A: Yes. The Ryker Basic Grip is designed as an alternative to traditional vertical and angled foregrips. Instead of mounting under the rail, it mounts on the side to give you better leverage and a more natural hand position.

Q2: Is there a learning curve?
A: Most shooters adapt quickly. Because the grip position mirrors pistol mechanics, many users find it feels intuitive after a short amount of dry fire and live fire.

Q3: Will it work with my rifle?
A: If your rifle, shotgun, PCC, or other platform has a compatible Picatinny rail section where you want to mount the grip, the Ryker Basic Grip will fit.

Q4: Do I need a Ryker Sling to use the grip?
A: No. The Ryker Basic Grip is a standalone product. It pairs extremely well with the Ryker Retention Sling, but the sling is not required to get the full benefit of the grip.

Q5: Is it only for right-handed shooters?
A: The grip can be configured for either side of the rifle, allowing both right-handed and left-handed shooters to mount it where it best supports their shooting style.

Ready for More? Upgrade to the Ryker CTRL.

If you run a weapon light or laser, or plan to add one later, the next step beyond the Ryker Basic Grip is the Ryker CTRL. It builds on the same side-mounted ergonomic foundation but adds a modular control interface that allows you to activate your light or laser without shifting your grip or breaking your shooting position.

With the CTRL, your support hand stays exactly where it should be—providing stability, recoil management, and repeatability—while your thumb naturally activates your USB-C, Crane, or SureFire-connected device. No pressure pads, no cable clutter, no awkward grip changes.

Whether you’re upgrading now or planning it for the future, the CTRL gives you all the benefits of the Ryker Basic Grip and adds a fully integrated solution for modern illumination and aiming systems.