Foregrip question

[bauerr3]

I am looking to add a grip on my AR, and can't decide on an angled forgrip or a standard vertical foregrip. One interesting aspect that I have is that my upper is a DB15 with limited rails on both sides and the bottom.



This is an upper like mine shown from the top, not actually mine...but the bottom has the same limited rail, five slots. I haven't seen or used an angled foregrip, and don't know if the grip itself would be too long to use with how short my railing is.

I dont know which would be better, angled or vertical. If the vertical is better then obviously the short rail isn't an issue. But if the angled is better, then I need to know if it will fit on how short these rails are.

On top of that, are there any other grips I should consider? I have only really looked at Magpul, but I plan on using RitDye to change the color, so tan/coyote/FDE is preferred, but black would be fine too

 

[M67]

Get whatever is comfortable, I like the looks of the AFGs but in practice, I didn't care for them.

For VFGs, I like stubbys because I use them to "pull" the rifle to me.

But, all my ARs are bare forearms, no front grips of any style. Everyone is different so what feels right is different. Get what's comfy for you

As for the AFG and fitting, it will grip all of your rail sections so that's good, it'll just have a lip on either side because the grip won't be fully supported but it will still be strong enough. It might just stick the AFG too far out for you to be confortable

 

[Bfish]

I personally see zero need for an AFG but hey that's just me. Give me a hand stop or a VFG... I'd just get a FDE VFG and be done with it. I used to have the exact rifle. DB15 same color same rail etc. VFG would be perfect.

 

[cop car]

The AFG works well on pistols where you can't have a VFG, and for shooters that keep their hand far forward/elbow way out. Personally I shoot military style, and keep my elbows tucked as close as possible and I use a stubby VFG. I had a Knights Armament VFG, magpul VFG and a couple others on my rifle, ended up with a tango down VFG w/ quick disconnect, and it is by far the best.

 

[bauerr3]

...ended up with a tango down VFG w/ quick disconnect, and it is by far the best.

That is a little bit more than what I was wanting to spend haha

 

[OutdoorDad]

Grip pod is what I use.

Very wortwhile.

 

[Nam1911]

Like others said it depends on your shooting style. I personally don't care much for vertical fore grips. It feels very awkward for my support hand to be so much below the rifle. I am used to having my hand on the same plane as the barrel as with shooting normal rifles. For target and standing off hand precision shooting I pull my support hand in closer.

 

[cop car]

That is a little bit more than what I was wanting to spend haha

Same here. But after using it and the magpul vfg.. The magpul, or anything else was a waste of money. I thought that it was too much to pay for it also.. But screws back out.. QD do not, as well as I can throw it on other rifles lickety split. I have a lot of money in my set up.. And even more in the stuff that didn't work out haha. Don't look at it being $90.. View it as $40 more than the magpul etc.. Makes it hurt a little less. But I'm glad I bought it.

 

[Ian W 21sttactical]

check out the gripstop by B5. trust me, you will never want anything other than it ever again. (accidentally double posted )

 

[Ian W 21sttactical]

check out the gripstop by B5. trust me, you will never want anything other than it ever again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN2usUUurLI

 

[Audie Murphy]

From What I've noticed, the angle forward grips take more rail space then normal forward grips.

 

[davedolli]

I like a short VFG. I have a grip pod, but rarely use it because of it length.

Dave

 

[bmbutch]

AFG aren't comfortable for me, but I've got a jacked up left forearm. I prefer short/stubby foregrips, & use it to pull rifle into shoulder.

 

[7.62asprin]

Not a fan of the afg. My dad likes them but I prefer vertical. I feel more maneuverable with it.

 

[Zjhagens]

BCM short angled forgrip. Problem solved.