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04-09-2012, 01:43 AM
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Magpul AFG2...
So basically do you like yours? Is it worth the money? I feel like more than $20 is too much.
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04-09-2012, 01:52 AM
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I bought one for my 15-22. I have never liked the feel of a vertical fore grip and I always ended up holding the grip at the top near the fore grip on an angle, pretty much the way the AFG is.
I liked it so much, I got one for my AR-15. They are plastic, but mine has held up well.
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04-09-2012, 02:05 AM
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Do I really need to spend the extra money to get the real version instead of the airsoft PTS one?
But it might be a good idea if I ever want to switch it over to a 223
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04-09-2012, 03:23 AM
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I used the AFG2 with success while I had the factory quad rail on my 15-22. Once I swapped it out for a longer modular Nordic handguard I found that the bare handguard tube was the preferred may to use it for competition.
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04-09-2012, 05:46 AM
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i had it on , had it off , had it up front , had it near mag well , had it in the middle , now its on my m&p15, i am now using a short vfg on my 15/22, pghrich
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04-09-2012, 06:52 AM
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I didnt like it, thought i would, now i just use a short normal frontgrip, i dont grip it, but put my hand against it.
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04-09-2012, 07:08 AM
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Hi I have found that for bench shooting I don't use it at all...
However for any combat type of shooting:
Like for a run & gun or free standing / shooting at many targets
I like it very much over a VFG
Besides it has a cool factor to me ever since I saw it
As far as the material goes...its top notch grade plastic.
On Youtube there is a comparrison of the airosoft one to the magpul one
Magpul vs Magpul PTS Angled Fore Grip AFG - YouTube
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04-09-2012, 07:45 AM
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Read a lot of reviews and went PTS on this one. I wouldn't do that for most other accessories but for a non moving, solid plastic part, it didn't make a difference to me. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on my AR15 either.
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04-09-2012, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by OliRage
Do I really need to spend the extra money to get the real version instead of the airsoft PTS one?
But it might be a good idea if I ever want to switch it over to a 223
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Originally Posted by BillyJack2012
Read a lot of reviews and went PTS on this one. I wouldn't do that for most other accessories but for a non moving, solid plastic part, it didn't make a difference to me. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on my AR15 either.
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^^^This. The AFG is just a solid chunk of plastic with a screw on fastener. No real moving parts. I wouldn't hesitate putting a PTS AFG on a 15-22.
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I didnt like it, thought i would, now i just use a short normal frontgrip, i dont grip it, but put my hand against it.
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+1
I tried an AFG on my 15-22 & 15-Sport. I really wanted to like it, but the angle doesn't work with my wrist. I now just use the Magpul VFG as a hand stop.
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04-09-2012, 09:26 AM
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So basically do you like yours? Is it worth the money? I feel like more than $20 is too much.
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I don't like vertical fore grips for my shooting so I went with the AFG2 and it works well for me. $35 at one of my local stores.
Just about any grip you buy for $20 will be junk and you'll replace it before too long. You get what you pay for.
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04-09-2012, 11:11 AM
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Personally, I was surprised by my initial impressions with the AFG.
I really thought I'd like it, but after using a buddy of mine's I really just didn't find it as comfortable as I thought I would.
I found I really prefer just using my standard handguard (no vertical grip or AFG). I found I had better control for the way I grip and handle my rifle.
Not saying it's not a good product, I think the best thing to do (if it's an option) is to try it out or at the very least handle it a little bit before you buy.
I have to admit though, I think they look pretty smart.
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04-09-2012, 12:43 PM
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I have one on my Noveske and use it to make sure my hand it in the same position every time. I haven't tried it on the 15-22....I don' think I need it since I tend to wrap my fingers over the end of the hand guard.
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04-09-2012, 01:18 PM
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I really Like the AFG2 grip
removed the VFG yesterday for practice with the Slide fire.... and i think i Like it better.... especially for the Slide Fire... works perfect
think I found mine for $16 on ebay......
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04-09-2012, 10:38 PM
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wow mixed responses haha should have saw that coming. I guess ill try to find a way to give one a test run
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04-09-2012, 11:11 PM
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Like most things, grips are other goodies are very personal. It's hard to tell someone else what they should get.
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04-09-2012, 11:43 PM
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wow mixed responses haha should have saw that coming. I guess ill try to find a way to give one a test run
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Yup...different strokes for different folks.
After less than an hour at the range with a vertical grip on my new 15-22, I realized my natural grip (pinching the handguard between thumb and index/middle fingers) was gonna be more comfortable with an angled foregrip. It works perfectly for me, filling my palm while allowing me a comfortable, natural grip.
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04-10-2012, 12:24 AM
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I see what you mean. I imagine that I would really like it. it seems really comfortable. Where I shoot there are no benches or shooting tables so im always standing so I feel like it will help alot with shooting 25 rounds slow
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04-10-2012, 01:06 AM
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I picked up the PTS AFG for my 15-22 and I love it. I know the PTS stuff is mainly used for airsoft but the quality is awesome and it's half the price. So for me the PTS AFG works out great.
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04-10-2012, 03:12 PM
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Just about any grip you buy for $20 will be junk and you'll replace it before too long. You get what you pay for.
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 I got my Hogue hand grip for just around $20. The retail price for the item is not much more than $20. ?
Or.
Are you speaking strictly in terms of PTS?
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04-10-2012, 03:21 PM
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 I got my Hogue hand grip for just around $20. The retail price for the item is not much more than $20. ?
Or.
Are you speaking strictly in terms of PTS?
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I was speaking of fore end grips. I have a Hogue Pistol grip and love it. Most of the cheap fore end grips I have handled are just that cheap and poorly fitting.
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04-11-2012, 02:12 AM
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04-11-2012, 01:24 PM
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Nothing special. That's what I paid locally.
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04-11-2012, 04:51 PM
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Yeah its about right just the free shipping would be nice
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04-11-2012, 09:18 PM
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I like the afg from magpul. Looks ok too. Could I have done without it? Yes. But as mentioned before, it is a personal preference matter. I'll just say I'm not removing it anytime soon. Here it is before I moved it forward (ignore the TC):
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04-11-2012, 09:58 PM
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Since it's a piece of hardware meant to work with a specific way of shooting, it's going to be very individual.
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04-11-2012, 11:35 PM
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I'm still looking for a good deal so if anyone has a black afg2 they want to part with send me a pm
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04-11-2012, 11:45 PM
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Here ya GO
Cheap as there is
Buy It Try it and BE HAPPY...LOL
MAGPUL PTS AFG 2 Angled Fore Grip Black 01692 | eBay
PTS is what I have..... Looks IDENTICAL to my buddys AFG2 but 1/2 price
Anyways......
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04-12-2012, 12:03 AM
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I almost bought one of those but they're in Singapore
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I'm still looking for a good deal so if anyone has a black afg2 they want to part with send me a pm
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I'll give you my Magpul AFG when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers ;P
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04-12-2012, 11:39 AM
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I almost bought one of those but they're in Singapore
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DOH!!!
Didnt actualy look... just searched for it...LOL
I paid $21 shipped... and Love it....
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04-12-2012, 04:09 PM
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Im probably gonna get the pts version
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