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1/1/2015 11:44:05 PM EDT
Kind of tired of the vertical grip. Been thinking about the AFG for my rifle. I do have a MOE Hand Guard, Carbine-Length on it. Not sure if I can even use the AFG with this forend. Thanks for any and all responses! ;)
1/2/2015 12:07:12 AM EDT
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I switched to it Afghanistan and I felt like my hand would slip off of it.  So I switched back to the vertical grip so I could brace my hand better.
1/2/2015 12:08:25 AM EDT
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Kind of tired of the vertical grip. Been thinking about the AFG for my rifle. I do have a MOE Hand Guard, Carbine-Length on it. Not sure if I can even use the AFG with this forend. Thanks for any and all responses! ;)
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AFGs do not work well on carbine length rails.
1/2/2015 1:09:10 AM EDT
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AFGs do not work well on carbine length rails.
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Kind of tired of the vertical grip. Been thinking about the AFG for my rifle. I do have a MOE Hand Guard, Carbine-Length on it. Not sure if I can even use the AFG with this forend. Thanks for any and all responses! ;)



AFGs do not work well on carbine length rails.


This.

ETA i have yet to find a perfect foregrip solution for me. was actually going to make athread about this earlier today...
1/3/2015 1:30:17 AM EDT
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So, I guess I should stick with the vertical grip then? Been thinking about moving it all the way back on the forend. Leaving the front part for my hand to just grab on to.
1/3/2015 2:15:42 AM EDT
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I use a few on 12" or longer rails. I like having my hand forward on my rifles and the AG helps facilitate that method off gripping very well for me.
1/5/2015 11:29:21 AM EDT
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I have an AFG on my carbine length moe handguard and I love it.
1/5/2015 7:23:49 PM EDT
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I have an AFG on my carbine length moe handguard and I love it.
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Which model AFG?



 
1/5/2015 7:26:50 PM EDT
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I didn't like the AFG on the carbine handguard at all. I use a short very slightly angled BCM vertical grip as a combo hand stop/grip.
1/26/2015 9:02:01 PM EDT
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Yes, the AFG2 I got does not fit or feel good to me. The AFG2 is slimmer. It still requires a picatinny rail, which lowers it slightly. This made me to bend my wrist at a uncomfortable angle. Went back to the vertical grip, but moved it as far to the rear as possible. This will allow me to hold the rifle like any other rifle and still have the option of a tighter vertical hold if wanted. I can see where the AFG would be more of a greater use on a longer AR's forend. Thanks for all the responses. I guess sometimes you got to just try for yourself!

 
1/28/2015 3:19:28 AM EDT
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Lanco tactical Gripstop may suit you. May also be made by b5 now I hear?
1/31/2015 4:52:13 AM EDT
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I also prefer a further foward hold and went with the Fortis short angled grip. I feel more in control when holding the rail, but needed just a bit of angle to relax the wrist angle. It comes in picatinny and key mod types of attachment.

http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag103/Headbarcode/88098054-B7D2-45C2-BA7C-64273DA06CFB-1108-00000341180F3308_zps6ada1ad8.jpg
1/31/2015 4:57:19 AM EDT
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I have one on a carbine length forearm and it feels fine to me
1/31/2015 4:57:43 AM EDT
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Imo try it and see if you like. It's a matter of preference. I hate AFGs, but a lot of people I know love them. For me it's vertical grip or no grip at all.
1/31/2015 3:26:54 PM EDT
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I bought an AFG and had it on the gun for about 5 minutes and took it off. I just didn't care for how it felt.
1/31/2015 3:43:31 PM EDT
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My DD came with a long vertical grip on it 9-in rail.  Replaced it immediately with a Magpul angled grip.  After a few months, I then replaced it with a shorty vertical grip.  The shorty has been there ever since.  Though the angled grip was comfortable enough, it did take up a lot of real estate.  Also, I use the shorty as a stop for my hand, not as something to grab onto.  This keeps me from tensing my forearm more than need be.
1/31/2015 6:58:15 PM EDT
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I bought an AFG and had it on the gun for about 5 minutes and took it off. I just didn't care for how it felt.
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That was me as well! Its not for everyone. Its something you need to figure out for yourself. Which is why I went back to the vertical, but have it in the closest slot to the mag well. This way I can still hold it like a regular rifle stock.



 
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