The goal with the C-clamp grip is to get a straight pull-back on the rifle. This not only holds the rifle steady, but also (and more importantly) helps redirect the felt recoil—from an up-and-down muzzle rise to a straight push-back on the shooter.

Feb 28, 2025 · Also known as a thumb-over grip, a C-clamp grip positions the non-dominant hand forward on the handguard with the fingers wrapped underneath and the thumb over the top …

Oct 26, 2020 · The C-Clamp grip technique comes from the competitive shooting community. This popular style aims to reduce recoil and muzzle rise while keeping an unobstructed sight picture.

Mar 13, 2017 · The main point of the c-clamp rifle grip is to pull the gun into your shoulder pocket and to add some downward pressure to mitigate muzzle rise. I use a Gripstop but you can do the same thing, not as comfortable, with a vertical grip or angled forward grip.

It's definitely not "standard" but the c-clamp technique itself dates back to at least the mid 1980s.

Dec 5, 2024 · A C clamp on an AR-15, often referred to as a thumb-over-bore grip, is a specific shooting technique where the shooter places their support hand high on the handguard, extending their thumb over the top and pointing it towards the muzzle.

It's called a "c-clamp" grip or "thumb over bore." It gives you the absolute most control of your muzzle rise. It's not all hype, either. It actually works.

Josh Mazzola of @9HoleReviews demonstrates the reverse C-clamp grip and how it can be effective in situations where you need to steady your firearms against ...

Jul 9, 2024 · The famous and controversial C-clamp grip, is when the shooter extends his support arm, and aggressively grips the handguard with a thumb over bore. This grip was largely popularized by the training movie Magpul Dynamics: The Art of the Tactical Carbine, in which Travis Haley and Chris Costa trained a group of students.

Jul 10, 2014 · Nick Irving over at The Load Out Room analyzes the increasingly popular “C”-Clamp grip. It comes from the competition world where targets are mostly stationary.