Vertical Grip/Bipod Question

[rogerf]

I have seen several types of this accessory, like Mako and Harris. I have a M&P 15OR with rails and normally use a 30 rd mag. Is this type combo versatile and useful? Does a 30 rd. mag. extend to far to make the bipod useful? Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[Grymmfrost]

check this out. Mag-Pod USA : Turn your PMAG into a Monopod

 

[Hoss0432]

that base plate is bad ***


fear the free

 

[Denversteve]

Biods, like most accessories, over accessorize a rifle that should not weigh over 7 pounds. Why do you think you need one?

 

[RHFactor16]

I have a vertical grip/bipod on my M&P-15X and I love it. To be fair...I have absolutely over-accessorized my rifle so that isn't a worry for me. The "biod" I have will sit fine with a 30 round pmag if the mag has a flush bottom; the rifle will rest on the biod and the pistol grip. I put ranger bottoms on my pmags, and the rifle now rests on the boid and the ranger bottom of the pmag, but it will still stay steady without falling over. When you pick up the pistol grip to shoot the only thing touching the ground in the biod...the handle and the mag raise up and off the ground.

I personally would recommend one if you feel like you want it. Everyone has to decide what is right for their situation. I love it for supported shooting, and b/c it keeps me from having to place my rifle directly on the ground or the concrete shooting benches at my local shooting range.

 

[oneyeopn]

I have found the GripPods to not be as stable as a normal bipod. I use my Sport for prairie dog hunting and having a stable platform with big glass is necessary. I find the grip pod doesnt allow adjustment for different shooting height. It may work for me but it is too tall for my wife.
DenverSteve. Not everyone uses the Sporting Rifle in its tactical design. I myself prefer it the way I have it. And to shoot prairie dogs successfully at 250+ yards means my rifle will weigh more than 7 lbs. It is super accurate at those distances also.

 

[arizona98tj]

Grover, I agree with you 100%. A quality grip pod is not as stable as a quality bipod. I have one of each....and can easily switch the Harris bipod back and forth between my M&P 15, Savage 10 FCP, and my FNAR. However....that grip pod mounted on my AR is more that adequate when used with the ACOG. As you might imagine, the legs deploy with the push of a button which is easy to do while going prone. By the time you are on your belly, it is just a second or two max to get a sight picture and a trigger press.

 

[oneyeopn]

I also have a GripPod. Being as I traded one of my Bipods away with my old sport the one I have remaining moves around a few different rifles also. The grippod is easy to quickly attach and do some impromptu shooting but not stable enough for super accurate shooting.

 

[Maddmax]

I also prefer the "normal" bipod over the grip style for its sturdiness. The one on my old Mini has taken a lickin' and kept on tickin' over the years and was bought new with the Mini. The newer model is just as tuff and does add some weight but not enough to matter. I also like the newer ones for their ability to let the Sporting Rifles rock side to side to make up for unlevel ground.

The one thing I was taught is to NEVER EVER shoot the weapon using the mag as a rest. It can make the weapon prone to jams and a number of other mishaps. Not a good thing. Being this is an "add-on" from another manufacture (?),I wonder what PMag has to say about it ? I'll wait and see on this one.

 

[Maddmax]

Biods, like most accessories, over accessorize a rifle that should not weigh over 7 pounds. Why do you think you need one?

Well,I have a couple of pigs and a hog (and not as in "hog" bike) . Like Grover,I gained weight for the 250+ distance too. The "hog" is considerably longer distance. In my younger days I could hump an M-60 + ammo all day. Getting too old for that now. I could also hit targets all day long with iron sights on an M16 rifle. ...I prefer distance shooting and a nice sized scope.