Why the Kung Fu Grip?

Why Your AR-15, Sub-Gun, or LPR (and Your Hands) Deserve the Die Free Co. Kung Fu Grip

Alright fellas, gather 'round. This isn’t some tactical gear review by someone who just got their first rifle last weekend. I’m a regular, no-nonsense, suburban guy—weekend warrior, teacher, and amateur lawn-mower. I’ve fixed more squeaky doors and dishwasher clogs than I can count, and when it comes to tools—whether it’s in the garage, the shed, or in the gun safe—I’ve learned the hard way that quality matters. As the late Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins said, “Cheap work ain’t good, and good work ain’t cheap.”

Let’s talk about the Die Free Co. Kung Fu AR-15 Pistol Grip.

Now I know what you're already thinking: “Is this another gimmicky piece of tacticool nonsense?” Absolutely not. This thing is the real deal. I slapped one on my rifle last month, and let me tell you—my hands noticed the difference before my shoulder did. No more of that wretched, tweaked angle that’s typically placed on your dominant hand when shooting.

Recoil Control? Yeah, It Works.

Here’s the deal: recoil isn't just about how much the rifle rises—it’s also about how you consistently make it behave. Your pistol grip is one of the four main interfaces between your hand and your gun. If it’s chintzy plastic, has crap ergonomics, or feels like it came from a Chinese airsoft forum, you're not going to have a good time. The Kung Fu grip is crafted—quite literally—to lock into your hand like it was born there. The angle is the most vertical on the market, which in turn puts your wrist in a more neutral, natural, and less strained position. That means you can mitigate recoil consistently, get back on target faster, and have extended shooting sessions without your hand feeling like it just wrestled a dirty garbage disposal.

Built Like a Tank, Feels Like a Glove

This grip isn’t just ergonomically spot on—it’s built right. Solid construction, grippy enough without an obnoxiously abrasive texture, and it even holds its own when I’m sweating like a hog splitting wood in solid July humidity. Whether I'm running drills in my seminars or zeroing a fresh optic in at the range, the Die Free Co. Kung Fu grip stays put. No slipping. No wrist burnout. No second-guessing.

still believe in training to be as hard as nails and to keep my gear squared away at all times. That means not being a cheap prick—on my yard tools, my car jack, or especially my rifle setup.

Your Rifle—and Your Hands—Deserve Better

You wouldn't keep a cheap impact driver in your toolbox. Why keep a junk grip on your rifle?

Here’s the bottom line: the Kung Fu Grip from Die Free Co. gives you more control, an improved natural feel, and makes your rifle quite literally feel like a tool built for raw performance—not some trash you got a good deal on consignment at Bob’s Gun Store. Your hands do enough work fixing the kids bikes, hauling mulch from your favorite depot, and carrying the kiddos off to bed. Give them something they’ll thank you for.

So yeah—ditch the mil-spec dumpster fire and upgrade like a grown man who knows the value of a job done right. Make your dad proud. Your rifle will thank you. Your hands will too.

Shop the part. Build it your way.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR KUNG FU ON!

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Skills & Drills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdMZ8LDphqI

Runenation’s Functional Carbine Application Cold Start Drill

A proper cold start, commonly referred to as a cold test evaluation or simply called a shakedown, is a drill used to intentionally test the shooters on-demand capability. It’s one thing to be a good shooter after the first 100 rounds have been shot, it’s entirely another to be able to stand and deliver when called upon – no questions asked. This concept of ability is not only pertinent in a self-rescue scenario, but also for those who competitively shoot as well. Either you pass or you fail, no in between. Training with that in mind can sometimes be beneficial.

Set Up:

• (T1) Open USPSA target/(T2) Occluded USPSA Target w/only headbox available, 1m apart
• Yard line: 40yd/20yd/10yd
• Start: Rifle loaded at 40yd line w/either high or low ready
• Stand and deliver (3) rounds into T1.
• Move to 20yd line and deliver another (5) rounds into T1.
• Can be anywhere between 20 and 10 yd line.
• Shooters choice whether plant & shoot or shoot & move
• At 10yd line stand and deliver (2) rounds into the headbox of T2.

Standards

Standards are everything not only in shooting, but in life in general. A man or a woman without standards is an individual worth evicting from your circle ASAP. Standards are what have kept us as a species thriving for hundreds of thousands of years. Shooting especially, without standards, is not only a recipe for disaster but a waste of your time and money.

Typically for shooting a cold start, both a time and scoring standard is beneficial for your time, effort, and eventually your growth as a shooter. 

Time: 15.00 or less

Score: Max 50/Min 40

• A: 5

• C: 3

• D: 1

• M(iss): -10

Remember, this is simply testing your basic shooting fundamentals such as a proper and consistent mount, optic offset, visual levels of confirmation, and ability to exit/enter positions fluidly with no hesitation. If you fail due to a low score but a passing time, you are only shooting for speed with little care to accuracy. If you fail due to a high time but a high score you are either overconfirming with your shooting or uncomfortable with exit and entries. If you do pass, but at the bare minimum, then you still have much to work on. Happy shooting!