Angled forward grip

SCAR333 · Jul 27, 2016

I was toying with the idea of a vertical fore grip, but I think that I may be more comfortable with an angled fore grip. Any pros or cons to an angled fore grip? Is there any brand that I should stay away from, or do most of them serve the same purpose?

WVSig · Jul 27, 2016

SCAR333 said:
I was toying with the idea of a vertical fore grip, but I think that I may be more comfortable with an angled fore grip. Any pros or cons to an angled fore grip? Is there any brand that I should stay away from, or do most of them serve the same purpose?

They all do the same thing but a lot depends how you use them. For me them are not something I hold onto while shooting necessarily. I use it more like a stop or hand position point which keeps me from moving my hand forward or backward. I currently use the short BCM grip.

I have been toying with the idea of using the BCMGUNFIGHTER KAG because it has a smaller profile.

sgtsandman · Jul 27, 2016

The pro for the AFG is that it doesn't stick out as much and still gives you something to brace on a barrier as long as they have that lip at the bottom of the grip.

The AFG and the VFG are mainly a comfort item in my view. Depending on the person, gripping the traditional hand guard can be less comfortable or uncomfortable for them. If you don't need it, I wouldn't put it on since either one is more weight to swing around but if you do, there is nothing wrong with having one. AFGs tend to be lighter than VFGs as a general rule.

blackhorse2010 · Jul 27, 2016

SCAR333 said:
I was toying with the idea of a vertical fore grip, but I think that I may be more comfortable with an angled fore grip. Any pros or cons to an angled fore grip? Is there any brand that I should stay away from, or do most of them serve the same purpose?

I have a Magpul AFG2 that I don't use.
PM me your address if you want to give it a try.

Steve

ChattanoogaPhil · Jul 27, 2016

WVSig said:
I have been toying with the idea of using the BCMGUNFIGHTER KAG because it has a smaller profile.

I mounted a KAG on a .22 build. Eh... it fits the narrow KeyMod well and doesn't much change the grip angle as you mentioned. I don't particularly care for the narrowness against the hand. The wider Magpul XTM Hand Stop Kit feels better but of course would require a rail section mounted on the KeyMod. I might try BCM's KeyMod Hand Stop kit.

WVSig · Jul 27, 2016

ChattanoogaPhil said:
I mounted a KAG on a .22 build. Eh... it fits the narrow KeyMod well and doesn't much change the grip angle as you mentioned. I don't particularly care for the narrowness against the hand. The wider Magpul XTM Hand Stop Kit feels better but of course would require a rail section mounted on the KeyMod. I might try BCM's KeyMod Hand Stop kit.

Did you mean to say Yankee Hill's KeyMod Hand Stop kit? That is what comes up from the link.

Edit looks like the link is gone. Can you link to the part you are referring to.

ChattanoogaPhil · Aug 1, 2016

WVSig said:
Did you mean to say Yankee Hill's KeyMod Hand Stop kit? That is what comes up from the link.

Edit looks like the link is gone. Can you link to the part you are referring to.

Have no idea what happened with all that. It was a Midwest Industries on BCM's site.

MI KeyMod™ - Hand Stop, 4,5 Slot Panel Kit - BLACK

nocents · Aug 1, 2016

I put one of these on one of my AR's.....I'm still trying to decide the best way to use it.....so far wrapping my middle finger around the finger loop and index and thumb around the top of guard works so far.....got it from a supplier in Texas less the 25 bucks delivered....made of aluminum...don't bear paw when tightening the screws...don't ask me how I know

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ChattanoogaPhil · Aug 1, 2016

Nocents,

Manufacturer? Seller?

SCAR333 · Aug 1, 2016

This is the one that I ordered this morning:

[ame="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HZ6XJP4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com : GVN Angled Rail Attachment Tactical Ergonomic Forward Grip VTS PTK Black #1 : Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

Pearsol · Aug 1, 2016

I opted for the magpul afg when I ordered the moe sl handguard. The grip allowed me to not have to bend my wrist as much to get the best hold. I had it mounted foward but moved it back which felt better.

kpoesq369 · Aug 1, 2016

I switched to the Magpul AFG from a vertical, because I found that I could twist the forend noticeably.

WVSig · Aug 1, 2016

SCAR333 said:
This is the one that I ordered this morning:

Amazon.com : GVN Angled Rail Attachment Tactical Ergonomic Forward Grip VTS PTK Black #1 : Sports & Outdoors

You need to slow down and stop buying off brand stuff. You need to shoot your rifle and other people's setup if possible and then buy quality stuff that fits you.

blackhorse2010 · Aug 1, 2016

WVSig said:
You need to slow down and stop buying off brand stuff. You need to shoot your rifle and other people's setup if possible and then buy quality stuff that fits you.

...or he can stop asking questions then make up his own mind anyway.

Tbat · Aug 2, 2016

WVSig said:
You need to slow down and stop buying off brand stuff. You need to shoot your rifle and other people's setup if possible and then buy quality stuff that fits you.

True, the same can be said of buying name brand stuff as well, as I am sure a lot of us have accumulated several name brand accessories in a junk box, that seemed like a good idea when purchased, but didn't work for us what ever the reason once we put it on the rifle.

Scar333, as others have said, shoot your rifle bone stock for a while then check out other people's setups and it can save you a lot of money in the long run. This will give you a baseline feel for your rifle as well.

For example I thought the magpul angled fore grips looked like the bee's knees, so I ordered two of them. I didn't care for them at all, once I got them on my rifles, and the different color of the second one didn't make me like it any better either.

nocents · Aug 10, 2016

small light and the more I use it the better I like it

nocents · Aug 10, 2016

better pic

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Kadonny · Aug 11, 2016

nocents said:
better pic..

Looks good. Details?

REM 3200 · Aug 11, 2016

nocents said:
I put one of these on one of my AR's.....I'm still trying to decide the best way to use it........................................................................................

Looks like a opener for Coke or beer bottles.

nocents · Aug 11, 2016

Kadonny said:
Looks good. Details?

HM Defense ..HM-15...everything made in house...billet lower..forged upper...they do use Magpul stocks,grips and mags

,,sweet shooter

..Vortex Strikefire 2...I bought 2 from a guy that needed quick cash...1 with about 50 rounds fired and another new unfired by him...I called HM to see if i could transfer warranty...which they did with no hesitation....and Clay the owner got on the phone and said since I only live about an hour from the facility...to bring the used one by and he would have his guys look it over and give me a tour of the manufacturing process

.....my shooting buddy told me I cant go without him so I'm waiting for him to take a vacation day

.....HM Defense & Technology AR15......oh..and the bottle opener foregrip is a Fortis knockoff at about 25% of their price

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