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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Favored Vertical Forgrip (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 10/21/2015 8:54:25 PM EDT
| I know this question is probably asked periodically but since new models are introduced so what is your favorite one? |
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This is just an honest question, because consumerism doesn't necessarily make sense, but why do most of you prefer to buy a plastic grip for $60+ over something made out of lightweight aluminum? Is it just a brandname thing? I actually prefer the BCM stubby grip which is around $25.00. It serves my needs for a handstop (I don't use it as a grip per se), it's lightweight and it's very sturdy. I'm intrigued by the Gear Sector aluminum grip because I like other products they make but I can't see adding something that is likely heavier than what I use now and certainly way more expensive. |
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This is just an honest question, because consumerism doesn't necessarily make sense, but why do most of you prefer to buy a plastic grip for $60+ over something made out of lightweight aluminum? Is it just a brandname thing? I don't use them often, but my feelings are: 1) plastic is more comfortable; and 2) if you bang it hard into something, you want the grip to break, rather than possibly your rail. |
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I actually prefer the BCM stubby grip which is around $25.00. It serves my needs for a handstop (I don't use it as a grip per se), it's lightweight and it's very sturdy. I'm intrigued by the Gear Sector aluminum grip because I like other products they make but I can't see adding something that is likely heavier than what I use now and certainly way more expensive. Quoted:
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This is just an honest question, because consumerism doesn't necessarily make sense, but why do most of you prefer to buy a plastic grip for $60+ over something made out of lightweight aluminum? Is it just a brandname thing? I actually prefer the BCM stubby grip which is around $25.00. It serves my needs for a handstop (I don't use it as a grip per se), it's lightweight and it's very sturdy. I'm intrigued by the Gear Sector aluminum grip because I like other products they make but I can't see adding something that is likely heavier than what I use now and certainly way more expensive. I think around $25 is a reasonable area for an accessory like a grip. The aluminum vertical grips I have from KZ are solid and light, not heavy while being within that price range. I know companies have their followings, but I was referring to the Knights Armament grip. Those things retail for $60 and are just plastic. I don't get it. . If I was going to spend $60 it sure wouldn't be on molded plastic. |
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I don't use them often, but my feelings are: 1) plastic is more comfortable; and 2) if you bang it hard into something, you want the grip to break, rather than possibly your rail. That's understandable. But if they're disposable then why pay more for a government contract baby company? GG&G makes a polymer grip identical in profile and function to the KA grip for $30. Like I said, I'm just interested in consumerism sometimes. |
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I think around $25 is a reasonable area for an accessory like a grip. The aluminum vertical grips I have from KZ are solid and light, not heavy while being within that price range. I know companies have their followings, but I was referring to the Knights Armament grip. Those things retail for $60 and are just plastic. I don't get it. . If I was going to spend $60 it sure wouldn't be on molded plastic. Quoted:
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This is just an honest question, because consumerism doesn't necessarily make sense, but why do most of you prefer to buy a plastic grip for $60+ over something made out of lightweight aluminum? Is it just a brandname thing? I actually prefer the BCM stubby grip which is around $25.00. It serves my needs for a handstop (I don't use it as a grip per se), it's lightweight and it's very sturdy. I'm intrigued by the Gear Sector aluminum grip because I like other products they make but I can't see adding something that is likely heavier than what I use now and certainly way more expensive. I think around $25 is a reasonable area for an accessory like a grip. The aluminum vertical grips I have from KZ are solid and light, not heavy while being within that price range. I know companies have their followings, but I was referring to the Knights Armament grip. Those things retail for $60 and are just plastic. I don't get it. . If I was going to spend $60 it sure wouldn't be on molded plastic. I agree that 60 bucks for a plastic grip with no special features that set it apart from the rest seems high. The BCM grip (and I'm not a BCM fanboy) suits my needs and it affordable. |
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I picked up the $30 Arisaka the other day that's alloy, it's a nice simple little piece. I've got one of the little magpul plastic one's too that was a bit cheaper, it's probably more comfortable to be honest, and plastic is more temp stable. I had a real grippod once, I felt like a goober with it and it was heavy, but it really was neat being able to drop the legs at will like that, and it was built like a tank. |
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This is just an honest question, because consumerism doesn't necessarily make sense, but why do most of you prefer to buy a plastic grip for $60+ over something made out of lightweight aluminum? Is it just a brandname thing? I used to wonder the same thing, then I went out and put a couple hundred rounds through a rifle with a rail on it in a very short amount of time while testing a magazine. I found that the plastic grip was much more comfortable to be holding than the rail itself, and I'm guessing an aluminum grip would have been hard to hold as well. |
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This is just an honest question, because consumerism doesn't necessarily make sense, but why do most of you prefer to buy a plastic grip for $60+ over something made out of lightweight aluminum? Is it just a brandname thing? Simple...plastic doesn't transfer heat. I use the Magpul VFG on my PWS MOD 0. It's a piston system with rails that attach at the gas block/trunnion. The rails get very hot, very quickly and since I'm not operator enough to use gloves, the plastic grip is the only thing cool enough to hang on to. I do plan on trimming the length by 1/2" or so, but otherwise it's a very comfortable grip. |
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I think around $25 is a reasonable area for an accessory like a grip. The aluminum vertical grips I have from KZ are solid and light, not heavy while being within that price range. I know companies have their followings, but I was referring to the Knights Armament grip. Those things retail for $60 and are just plastic. I don't get it. . If I was going to spend $60 it sure wouldn't be on molded plastic. If you're paying $60 for a KAC vertical foregrip, you're doing it wrong. And your KZ grip looks like a ribbed dildo. 
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What I've tried:
TDi Ergonomic KAC Stark Vertical Forward Grip (looks like they've dropped the SE# nomenclature) FAB Defense TAL-4 Of those, I like the FAB Defense one the best. TDi -- seems cheap, in fact, I had a Chinese airsoft 'replica' of one that was pretty much indistinguishable from the real deal. Has a storage core with rubber cap. Core is the perfect size for GI cleaning kit oilers. KAC -- I don't like the shape since it doesn't help with indexing. Otherwise, pretty magnificent for what it is. Stark -- storage core with a *very* securely fitting rubber cap. Takes up too much rail space. FAB Defense -- very aggressive shape -- might want gloves. Two tape switch slots with blanks if you don't want to use them. Storage core has a twist on cap with a spring designed to keep 2x 123s in place. Can either be placed semi-permanently with a cross bolt or use the built in spring-loaded rail grabber. |
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KAC is the only one I've ever used but I bought a tango down tonightI have nerver cared for them but tried on recently and liked it. I'm sure you'll like it. I've owned a bunch of different VFG's, and the tangodown is where it's at. KAC is in second for me, but the TD smokes it. Worst VFG would be the grip-pod, but I still love grip-pod anyways. 
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I'm sure you'll like it. I've owned a bunch of different VFG's, and the tangodown is where it's at. KAC is in second for me, but the TD smokes it. Worst VFG would be the grip-pod, but I still love grip-pod anyways. Quoted:
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KAC is the only one I've ever used but I bought a tango down tonightI have nerver cared for them but tried on recently and liked it. I'm sure you'll like it. I've owned a bunch of different VFG's, and the tangodown is where it's at. KAC is in second for me, but the TD smokes it. Worst VFG would be the grip-pod, but I still love grip-pod anyways. I'm with you. I've owned KAC, magpul and currently use tango down stubby. I love it exponentially more than KAC and magpul |
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That's understandable. But if they're disposable then why pay more for a government contract baby company? GG&G makes a polymer grip identical in profile and function to the KA grip for $30. Like I said, I'm just interested in consumerism sometimes. Quoted:
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I don't use them often, but my feelings are: 1) plastic is more comfortable; and 2) if you bang it hard into something, you want the grip to break, rather than possibly your rail. That's understandable. But if they're disposable then why pay more for a government contract baby company? GG&G makes a polymer grip identical in profile and function to the KA grip for $30. Like I said, I'm just interested in consumerism sometimes. As far as aluminum goes, i believe it will conduct and hold heat more as the rail warms up. |
I've always been a TangoDown fan, but recently I've been changing handguards from Pic to M-Lok. I have found that the Magpul M-Lok VFG's are actually quite comfortable for me and my shooting style. Since the Magpul's are much cheaper than TangoDown, it works out nicely. 
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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Favored Vertical Forgrip (Page 1 of 2)
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