Factory hand guard strong enough for vertical grip?

I'm running a Magpul VG on mine and it's worked out fine.

I do not believe the plastic used on the handguard is battleworthy.

I plan on changing out the handguard primarily due to heat issues. The VFG also helps with getting the front hand away from the heat at times.

Doesn't matter WHY you want a VFG, if it fits the way you run your rifle, do it. Just make sure to try different methods checking both your times and accuracy for a semi-objective answer. I run a VFG because I shoot better and differently when wearing plates using it. (I was a Sig fan and hated Glock, but I shot more accurately and slightly faster with a G17 over a 226)

As stated above, change it out for an MLOK or Keymod. Skip the quad rail unless you're going to be hanging 3+ items on your gun.

Wait, skip the quad rail anyway. There are so many better options.

Most people are fine with a light and if wanted a finger/hand placement device.
 
I got lucky my sport II came with a magpul moe hand guard. I put on a magpul handstop and it works perfect for me.
 
Rumrunner, there's no reason to not try to fit a vertical foregrip to your plastic handguards. If the VFG eventually pulls out of the plastic, you're not out anything.

However, a more elegant solution would be to try the MagPul Slimline handguard. It's narrower than the round handguards and it's cross section is that of flattened oval. I find the Slimline to be very comfortable in my hand. The Slimline also has good heat shielding and the polymer it's made from is very tough. I believe MagPul makes a VFG that mounts directly to the handguard and you won't have to worry about it pulling through. The slimline is longer than other handguards and covers the bottom and sides of the gas block. Gas block get quite hot and this protects your hands. All in all, the Slimline is well thought out and an excellent value

I use the Slimline on all of my ARS that don't use free float tubes and wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.
 
I have a UTG rail and vertIcal grip I bought from a forum member here. I had doubts about the strength of the hand gaurd also, but it is plenty strong.
 

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