MAGPUL AFG2

[Andre46996]

Does anybody use one?

What do you like/dislike about it?

I do not like VFG but this intrigues me.

Seems like it would work well with the way I shoot.

Pics??

 

[homeless]

I have been wanting to check one of these out myself


AFG2

For those of you who don't know how to use google.

 

[turnandshoot4]

I've got the first afg on my scar. If you want to check it out sometime let me know.

 

[CoyoteCreekGuns]

I have one as seen here:

So what do I like about it?

I see this as a dual purpose forward grip. I can comfortably use it as directed (i.e. using a grip where the palm of your hand is on the angled part of the grip and your thumb comes up over the top of the hand guard) but have also found it both functional and comfortable to also grip the rear (angled) part of the grip with the palm of my hand allowing my first finger to naturally rest in the firger groove of the AFG2 using it more like a short VFG.

All in all I am very happy with it (both in form, function and price) and in-fact am awaiting the arrive of a second one to go on my AK.

 

[Revelations]

I had a VFG on my M4 and it was ok. Finally got a AFG(G1) and really like it. Seems more natural to me when I hold my M4.

 

[jason conley]

Brownsburg's gun shop has one in stock, they are comfortable but seems kinda pointless, but if it makes somebody happy I won't judge them.

 

[turnandshoot4]

The other thing about the AFG on my SCAR..... The SCAR has a reciprocating charging handle that will take your thumb off if you like the thumb up mawell grip. People naturally grab that AFG and it's saved a few thumbs.

 

[esrice]

Does anybody use one?

I tried it for a while but later went back to a modified thumbreak grip using a stubby VFG.

What do you like/dislike about it?

The AFG is great if you shoot with the style it was designed for. I don't see much benefit when used on a carbine-length rail.

Seems like it would work well with the way I shoot.

Do you shoot like this?

Pics??

When I had an AFG1 on my Bushy M4:

 

[Lock n Load]

I sold the AFGs and went with AFG2s.... and I also prefer the smooth insert vs. the finger groove.

 

[nipprdog]

and I also prefer the smooth insert vs. the finger groove.

Agreed.

 

[HighStrung]

I've got an AFG2 on my M&P15 and I love it. A previously posted pic shows the thumb in a somewhat ackward looking position, maybe it was just the camera angle. Either way, mine has been very comfortable for me. I'm not a big fan of the vertical foregrips either.

 

[Justdust]

AFG2 with the smooth insert is very nice on the grip. I love having one. A litlle smaller than the AFG i used to have.

 

[xamsx]

I sold the AFGs and went with AFG2s.... and I also prefer the smooth insert vs. the finger groove.

I did the exact same thing. And agreed x2.

Basically everything esrice said..

It can be awkward at first, but I actually prefer it over a vert. grip now. I used to use a stubby vert. foregrip as an index point for a thumb break grip, and I think the AFG just makes that grip more comfortable/natural feeling.

Here's another pic like esrice posted.. This being a comparison to other gripping techniques. It may help:

 

[tradertator]

I have an AFG1 on my Saiga 12, and a VFG2 on my M&P15. The AFG2 is nice because it fits a wider variety of railed forearms, since it lacks the "wings" the previous model had. I had trouble with the AFG1 rubbing on my Troy Battle Rail with the Troy covers.

It encourages a more secure grip on the forearm which encourages better shooting. I also like to use a stubby VFG (Larue FUG) with the thumb break method on my other rifles.

 

[Dragon]

I was a big fan of Stubby VFG's until i tried my friends DD AR with the AFG1, and after that I had to get one myself. I own both the AFG1 and AFG2 and I like the 2 better personally, with the finger groove insert. It is a much more comfortable grip, but on my M&P I am going to have to change out my barrel for a 16" midlength, and go from there with a midlength MOE grip as the carbine length is just too short to make for a comfortable grip. I'm 6'3" tall with long arms, so it just doesn't feel as natural as a midlength for me.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Any one carry the AFG 2 in Indy area?

 

[esrice]

Any one carry the AFG 2 in Indy area?

Might try checking with Bradis, TSG, or BGF.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Might try checking with Bradis, TSG, or BGF.

I guess those are in Indy And yes Bradis has them in stock. Just checked. Now I guess I know what I'll be doing for the next couple hours.

 

[INyooper]

I use one on my Arsenal AK with a Midwest Industries forward rail. By some strange twist of events, I was sent two when I ordered mine ...and installing two on my rails would look a little more tacticool than I'd be comfortable with. Regardless, it's somewhat more comfortable than holding the bare rails, and makes magazine changes easier than when using a VFG.