Is a forward handgrip necessary for a 20" AR type rifle?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is a forward handgrip necessary for a 20" AR type rifle?

Posted: 5/28/2003 9:37:47 PM EDT

I have a standard post ban 20" A2 AR and I was wondering if it's (not) a waste of time to add a vertical handgrip or forgrip? It seems the antis want to ban them in 2004 and I might add one before they get banned.

Thanks

CRC

Posted: 5/28/2003 10:18:44 PM EDT

[#1]

I saw one of these on militaryphotos.net in Iraqi Freedom. He had an M16A4 MWS with the KAC forward grip. I think it might be a good idea with iron sights, red dots or ACOG scopes.

As a bonus it might help as a temporary monopod if he is firing in prone with 20 rnd mag to provide some more stability.

Posted: 5/29/2003 5:00:40 PM EDT

[#2]

I put one on a 20" M16 A4 clone. I like it, plus I don't feel my RAS is going to waste now...

Posted: 5/29/2003 6:02:59 PM EDT

[#3]

Adding a forward grip is always a good idea, since it's a stronger stance/position. The oddities of biomechanics...

Posted: 5/29/2003 8:13:46 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the replys. I'll consider it.

CRC

Posted: 5/29/2003 9:03:36 PM EDT

[#5]

Does anyone have some good quality pics of the USMCs M16a4s with RAS/ACOG and foregrips.

I've been looking all over for some good pics of them.

thanks

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is a forward handgrip necessary for a 20" AR type rifle?

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