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Posted: 11/19/2009 3:51:09 PM EDT
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Hello all,
So I just got the GG&G vertical grip and even when I tighten it down all the way it still has a slight bit of play back and forth. Anyone else have one of these and/or have this issue? Aside from that, what is your favorite vertical grip? |
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Aside from that, what is your favorite vertical grip? Standard TD stubbies. The QD isn't worth the extra $20, to me. Same here. The only catch is that I had to use a hammer in order to install the thing. 
Luckily, I've been able to just tap mine down (with a karate-chop motion with my hand  ) the rails to where I wanted them.
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I use the Tango Down QD model and/ or LaRue FUG now and I'm pleased with both.
I use to have the same problem with the original Tango Down being loose on a couple rails. I used black plastic wire ties that I cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces. I used them as shims and forced them into the gap. They took all the play out and were a non permanent fix to a small but bothersome problem. |
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I use the standard Tango Down Stubby grips on my guns. They are solid as long as your rail is in spec. In the case of wobble, it is always the fault of the rail. VFG's are injection molded polymer which means that their tolerances are always perfect every time. Rails are machined. Some companies can hold tighter tolerances than others on their CNC machines, but that is called getting what you pay for.
For me, a VFG is part of your gun that stays on your gun. Unless you are playing Barbie with it every day, there is absolutely no need for a throw lever on your VFG. Seriously, all it does is add extra weight. If you are spending more time configuring your gun than shooting it, by all means, put a throw lever on everything. Just watch, it wont be long before we see AR pistol grips with throw levers. Sure, if you have an out of spec rail, you could use a throw lever on your VFG to cinch it up, but that would mean you probably bought a cheap rail. And, if you bought a cheap rail, you probably would balk at the $80 for a TD throw lever VFG or $100 for a FUG. I'm sorry, but the idea of overly complicating a simple part is preposterous to me. I ask people why they are so concerned with wobble and usually get the "accuracy" or "stability " response. In all honesty, it has nothing to do with a VFG. VFG's are not zeroed. They have noting to do with how accurate you are going to shoot. 95% of uppers and lowers have wobble in them. My Tango Down Stubbies lock up very tight on my rails, but there is still play between the upper and lower. But, it doesn't affect shooting one bit. |
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I've had KAC, Larue, CAA, Ergo and a few others.
I really like the KACs that I shortened, and the handstop they make as well. To tell you the truth though, the Tapco Intrafuse stubby is a great VFG, especially for the price. Any future builds will be using them, or the aforementioned KAC handstop. Flame away guys, but you should give the Intrafuse stubby a try. The way it mounts makes it very easy to customise. |
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