Shaun Hainan Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) I just got a new #3 and the spread after breaking it is a shade under 3 1/4" spread. My 2.5 is about 2 7/8" I emailed Ironmind to ask why the spread was so wide. I was told by Randall Strossen that the #3 is supposed to be a good bit wider than all the other grippers. I did not know that. I wanted to find out the spread on newer #3 grippers that others have got. I was told that all #3 grippers should be over 3" spread. I have small hands so I have a tuff time with wider grippers. Edited May 21, 2010 by Shaun Hainan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 2.9" on my #3. They vary, like all grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I just got a new #3 and the spread after breaking it is a shade under 3 1/4" spread. My 2.5 is about 2 7/8" I emailed Ironmind to ask why the spread was so wide. I was told by Randall Strossen that the #3 is supposed to be a good bit wider than all the other grippers. I did not know that. I wanted to find out the spread on newer #3 grippers that others have got. I was told that all #3 grippers should be over 3" spread. I have small hands so I have a tuff time with wider grippers. This, of course, means their legendary Q/C has flaws. Over 3" spreads are rare. I wonder what other benchmarks they are missing...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I have four #3's, and they are all right around 2 7/8". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Hainan Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 I have four #3's, and they are all right around 2 7/8". I wish mine was 2 7/8" I have a tuff time with any gripper over 3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVillani1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sounds like my #3, which has a spread about 3 1/4" wide from my measurement (same as my #4), plus the mounting is below flush on it, so it essentially feels more like an Elite than a Grand Master, the BB Gripper it's supposed to be equal to. My MM1 replica is actually easier than my #3 to close. I guess the new #3 grippers are supposed to be equal to the BB Elite now or something, except my #3 is from 2005, back when spreads that wide were less common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sounds like my #3, which has a spread about 3 1/4" wide from my measurement (same as my #4), plus the mounting is below flush on it, so it essentially feels more like an Elite than a Grand Master, the BB Gripper it's supposed to be equal to. My MM1 replica is actually easier than my #3 to close. I guess the new #3 grippers are supposed to be equal to the BB Elite now or something, except my #3 is from 2005, back when spreads that wide were less common. Two of my #3's were purchased within the last year, and they're not even close to the level of a BB Elite. I really don't think you'll find too many #3's that can compare to an Elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volko Krull Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I don't know how accurate iRuler.net is, but according to that my 2010 #3 measures in at 3.5" spread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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