Foregrip question.

[CoalCrackerAl]

Is there an advantage to one of these vs just holding fore-stock? Im used to just holding the front of a rifle without any gizmos.
Magpul M-LOK AFG Angled Foregrip | Fits M-LOK Handguards for AR-15 (at3tactical.com)

 

[badkarmamib]

It will change the angle of your wrist. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not. Sometimes it helps "pull" the stock into your shoulder, but it also takes away a flat forearm for resting (although some foregrips help WRT barricades). Nothing is permanent, you might just have to try it for yourself. IMHO, I like angled foregrips with quad rails, prefer handstops or slick forearms otherwise.

 

[jmorris]

My shot timer and targets told me no, there is not but that’s only one test sample out of millions of people. Would be a stretch to draw a conclusion for anyone but me with that information.

 

[Doc Samson]

I recently added the Magpul vertical version and find it much more comfortable and just a little easier to keep the sight on target.

 

[Chuck R.]

They're less popular than in the past, but they do help when you're running a tail cap activated light at the 3:00 or 9:00 position. I had one for a while, but haven't used one in years.

I've yet to see one in a 3Gun match where speed counts though.

 

[CapnMac]

Is there an advantage to one of these vs just holding fore-stock?

If you use a middle-of-the-fore end grip, it gives repeatability, which may help consistency.
Basically, they were developed as a workaround for those locations that made a vertical grip illegal.
As stated above, you get a wrist orientation change with either an AFG or VFG, which can suit some people's handling styles.

It winds up very individualized. Much like the choice of grabbing the magwell is too close, and the "long arm" (e.g., out to the front of the fore-end) is too long, so, finding a repeatable "middle" works better.

Your Mileage May Vary.

Which will not deter adherents to other styles telling you "Yer doint all wrong!" Which only tells you about which bed or bowl of porridge they like after trespassing in the bears' cabin.

 

[powermad]

I had an AFG and didn't like it so I sold it.
Felt unnatural and my wrist didn't like it.

I do use a Magpul finger stop/rest, half of it anyway with it at the rear of my hand.

 

[FL-NC]

I like the angkled setups like that much more than a vertical grip. With the angled ones, it is easier to get low, in the prone, fire off support, etc.

 

[Hookeye]

I have damaged wrists and find the AFG or verticals less comfortable than a reg forend. Just hold in the middle somewhere.
Got the BCM little one and its in my parts box now. Maybe the magpul finger stop would be worth a try

 

[TonyAngel]

I run "pop bottles" on my rigs. It makes it easier on my wrists. Arthritis.

 

[Thomasss]

Depends on what you use your gun for and how you shoot. I think follow-up shots are very important for hunting, so I like them. But I can see some problems using them with bench or fore arm resting. I would set it up a little close so extending your arm beyond it might work, but then I have long arms that can compensate.

 

[illinoisburt]

Basically, they were developed as a workaround for those locations that made a vertical grip illegal.

These became very popular with the AR pistol crowd after the forward vertical grip was determined to be verboten. It does help many shooters using short pistols/SBRs. Personally on a rifle the standard vertical grip is probably a better choice for shooting unsupported offhand standing and kneeling. It can be a hindrance when shooting prone or positioning the rifle through opening in blinds or barriers.

 

[z7]

I’ve only seen a benefit during really high volume fire (military cqb training) where I would go through a few mags quickly working on barricade shooting or something. When the rifle heats up it helps to get your hand away from the barrel.

If you shoot like most people, little benefit. If it’s comfy, or you like one, get it and use it. Not necessary, mixed utility until you are trying to burn your rifle down

 

[adcoch1]

The AFG has the biggest advantage for me while carrying unslung when hunting. It puts my wrist in a more comfortable position when carrying at kinda low ready thru brush and other thick cover. I've had a couple different designs on a couple different rifles and pistols. I think they have their place, but not on all my guns.

 

[eharri3]

Vertical foregrips provide a place to grip when the handguard gets hot or if you're such an operator with so much tacticool stuff on the gun that there's not much space left on the fore end for your hand. A lot of people use them as hand stops, not gripping the handle itself but bracing their hand against it as they grip the rail.

AFGs and the low profile hand stops are more just for shooting comfort. It ensures the hand falls on the exact same spot every time in fast drills and creates a leverage point to facilitate pulling the rifle into the shoulder pocket with no worries it might slip down the rail if you're sweaty. One other benefit for very short SBRs is a consistent place to trap your support hand so no part of it is sliding past the muzzle.

Effects on comfort from wrist angle vary with the shooter. I have a stubbie VFG on one rifle, an afg on the other and a low profile hand stop on something else. They all help with repeatability and leveraging the gun into the shoulder pocket and I can't say I see huge advantages either way. Any rifle I pick up to shoot quickly, my support hand's going to the same place on the hand guard that I know works for me every time without me having to think about it. They're all set up for that.

Except the vfg rifle is what I'll train with if I'm doing any barrier shooting.

 

[perldog007]

Is there an advantage to one of these vs just holding fore-stock? Im used to just holding the front of a rifle without any gizmos.
Magpul M-LOK AFG Angled Foregrip | Fits M-LOK Handguards for AR-15 (at3tactical.com)

Navy vet, meaning zero rifle training for me. They look smart and cool. For a novice, allow an index for my support hand. Consistent hold.
For hunting and informal untimed target shooting. Personally okay with them.
Would not be given over to despair with an bare A1 or mlok forearm.
Had fun with an individual who has fired more rounds in anger since '93 than most of us put downrange at steel, paper, and junk.
He was with the army so I added a second foregrip at 90° and told him it was a 1986 oakland bbq set up.
So we both agree that this is tacticool mall ninja gear AND entirely individual preference. I gather he does not attach plastidongs to his work tools ( contractor ).
Me? Counter guy handed me a range box of 5.56 and I thought my civil rights had been violated. Incensed I had to order five round magazines.
So two very different rifle owners. Same conclusion. Different strokes. Helps me for what I do.
Not apparently needed in ninjutsu for cash and prizes for some.