Angled Fore-grips... good idea?

[HermanH]

I've seen these on a few AR's and wondering if they're more comfortable than standard 90 deg. fore-grips? Just curious.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

AFG........

 

[Scuds03]

I think for this the best way to find out is to find a gun with it installed and feel for yourself. This is because AVG vs VFG vs no attachment is very personally opinionated between people. Some like the way it feels and same hate it. I personally don't like the feel of the AFG but you may love it.

 

[HermanH]

Gotcha. Thanks.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

AFG gives a 9-12 rail l/h thumb grip which allows grip and 'pressure pad' activation. Check out these photos.

 

[shawnr5]

I like the feel of it and modified mine so it would mount against the magwell. I also modified the front of it so that it would clear the tail of my flashlight.

 

[Serbonze]

I decided this weekend that I wanted to try one out, after swichng my grip from the vertical grip. I hope to have one soon!

 

[Rustpot]

The main purpose is like what Phil describes and pictures in his last photo. If you intend to use a high, wrapped grip the AFG breaks the wrist more comfortably that holding the bare forearm and gives the fingers a more stable surface that they can all latch on to. This grip is also most effective when the grip is as far forward as comfortable.

The downsides of the AFG is that it takes up a lot of rail space and it's hard to grip the rifle in different ways. It's not meant for traditional prone or bench shooting, mainly run-n-gun offhand stuff. The poster above me chopped it down with success it seems, but moving his grip forward at all makes a very large snag hazard.

I like vertical grips for their versatility. You can get a very similar grip as the AFG provides by moving your hand forward of the grip slightly and grip the "L" made by the rail and grip. You can also set the bottom of a vertical grip on a surface (table top, etc) and shoot normally without your hand touching anything else. The small profile means you can grip fore and aft of the grip as you normally would with nothing on the rifle.

I think if they took the AFG, made it slightly more vertical and took out the bulk of it the grip would be perfect. Some people use the AFG backwards to get the taller angle.

You really do need to try out both and see what it comfortable and what works for the type of shooting you want to do.

 

[M4J0R T0M]

I have one on my 15-22 and I am starting to like it. It does take some getting used to however.

It seems to give me more control over the weapon which is always a good thing.

 

[brent701]

I have a 90 deg. and don't really like it. I can't hold the gun still while standing. I am ordering a AFG here soon

 

[HermanH]

Thanks again everyone for you valuable input. I'll try to see if I can "test" one somehow.

 

[DownRange&Upwind]

Thanks again everyone for you valuable input. I'll try to see if I can "test" one somehow.

Buy one on ebay, or the local gun store see if you like it, if not sale it/return it the same way. Either way you get a free trigger session to see if it fits your shooting style. Good luck. Hope you find what your looking for.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I like vertical grips for their versatility. You can get a very similar grip as the AFG provides by moving your hand forward of the grip slightly and grip the "L" made by the rail and grip.

Yes. That's how I used my Mako grip. Index finger goes in front of the Safety Extension which gives a high and somewhat angled grip. When I saw the AFG I said to myself... 'well that's what I have been doing'. AFG does it more comfortably.

 

[D3C1MaTi0n]

i just bought one about a week ago, went out and shot with it, im kind of 50/50 with it, it does give you a better grip under the rifle, but at the same time I am more accurate using the 2 finger (one over and one under) the barrel grabbing around the end of the rail, so i slid mine all the way out to the end and use only the top part of it as a finger rest to get a little more pull back on it

 

[SmithieNL]

It works for me

In the Netherlands I shoot a dicipline called Dynamic Service Rifle, we shoot thru barricades and it works great cause a 90 degrees fore grip would hinder this.
So that why I choosed for the Magpul AGF and it looks great since I build my gun in Foliage Green.

Kind Regards SmithieNL

 

[chuck s]

Just another fad...

-- Chuck

 

[Scuds03]

You should just do what I did. I went to my range where they have 8in metal plates at 25 50 75 and 100 yards and try each grip method shooting multiple targets at multiple ranges with a tight time constraint starting at the slung-unready position. Find out which grip style works with your body mechanics the best for getting on targets quick while making accurate hits. I did this with AFG, VFG, and no grip installed. I was making better times with the most hits on target with a VFG. How long/short your arms are or mabe the size of your hands might make you shoot better with a different grip-style than other people. Gives you an excuse to go to the range and find out!

 

[Topsportsman916]

Yes. That's how I used my Mako grip. Index finger goes in front of the Safety Extension which gives a high and somewhat angled grip. When I saw the AFG I said to myself... 'well that's what I have been doing'. AFG does it more comfortably.

Phil, I was holding my VFG the same way you do & thats why I bought an AFG. It's just a more comfortable grip for me. I also have mine all the way forward.
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[ChattanoogaPhil]

Phil, I was holding my VFG the same way you do & thats why I bought an AFG. It's just a more comfortable grip for me. I also have mine all the way forward.

I think the way you have the AFG positioned is best. I pull mine in to accommodate the pressure pad switch.

 

[Scuds03]

Man look at that muzzle break. I think I'd rather get hit by the bullet then hit in the face with that thing haha.