AFG vs. VFG

[Draco20]

Anyone have thoughts on the angled foregrips vs a vertical foregrip? I've been thinking about grabbing a AFG, but wanted to get some thoughts from people that may already have one. The AFG would be for an AR-15.

 

[Inigoes]

It's about your personal choice on what feels comfortable for you.

 

[erwos]

The only time I use VFG on rifles is when I have very little handguard space (eg, pistol-length AR-15 handguards, Uzis, etc.). On those, I use a more modern VFG technique, and not the "broom handle" approach.

On a shotgun with buck or bird, I'm more willing to consider going broom-handle, especially if it's something like the CGL or CT MVF-515 systems with lasers.

As for GripPods... every time I use one forward like a VFG, I wind up regretting it due to it throwing off balance and adding a ton of weight. My next attempt will probably be trying it mounted as far back as possible...

Never tried an AFG. I do use the the Magpul panel stops on my 9mm and 5.56x45 AR-15 SBRs, and they work well enough for me, especially if you use a very high grip.

 

[jrumann59]

I have used both, for me the VFG allows me get a more positive shoulder lock, though the AFG is really nice for bench shooting. I really like both I use VFG on my 300blk and afg on all my 5.56 guns

 

[Ab_Normal]

Don't care for any extra stuff to snag on or add weight so I just learned to bend my arm/hand/fingers a little more.

YMMV.

 

[Why Try]

Have both and like both. VFG has a bipod in it. If it didn't I would only use the AFG

 

[Draco20]

Perhaps, I will have to borrow one of each and try them out before buying. I guess that would be the smart thing to do.

 

[hvymax]

Grip pods are the way to go.

 

[mopar92]

I'll be at FreeState on the 29th you can try my AFG.

 

[Semper Noctem]

I prefer the look of a VFG, but the feel of the AFG.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

I tried a AFG on my recent build. I hated it. I traded it to someone for a VFG.

He loves AFG's and I love VFG's. Get what I'm saying?

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[Blackstar65]

I had a VFG and hated the extra swing when transitioning to targets. I also have a AFG. I like it but found that I feel more comfortable rolling my thumb over the top of the hand guard so I switched to a hand stop. I like the set up now.

 

[cyclrcr]

My first AR I bought during the AWB and did not come with such cool features. I wanted my builds to go the tacti-cool route so I had the same question. A friend of mine got a Colt back in September and it had a vfg. When I shot it, I didn't like it. I felt like I didn't have enough support up front nor enough pull back to keep the stock solid in my shoulder. After that experience I had the opportunity to hold a rifle with an afg. That felt really good! I have one now on my first build. The only trick I found is making sure you have the afg far enough forward to give you a good stability but not to far forward where its uncomfortable.

 

[SpruceJPG]

Like some others have said, best to try both and see what fits better. I started with a VFG, didn't care for it. Switched over to an AFG, and haven't taken it off since.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

I had a VFG and hated the extra swing when transitioning to targets. I also have a AFG. I like it but found that I feel more comfortable rolling my thumb over the top of the hand guard so I switched to a hand stop. I like the set up now.

What do you mean by extra swing?

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[mopar92]

Take unloaded rifle and aim at distant (25+ yards) transition to another target roughly same distance and reaquire sight picture. Then try it with an AFG. It will be faster with the AFG.

 

[Howe]

Depends on the training you had. Me personally find VFG is a little top heavy for me (If I grab it like a pistol grip), when switching target side to side I can over swing the muzzle.

I shoot pistol more often than AR. I will use AFG just like how I hold my pistol, thumb forward to gain top weight control. It is easier for me to control a firearm with the same/similar motor skills as pistol which I practice more.

 

[Blackstar65]

What do you mean by extra swing?

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When moving from left to right or vice versa I found that sometimes because of momentum I swung past the center of my center mass aiming point. I know more training with that set up would have fixed it but It was a comfortable shooting position for me either.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

When moving from left to right or vice versa I found that sometimes because of momentum I swung past the center of my center mass aiming point. I know more training with that set up would have fixed it but It was a comfortable shooting position for me either.

Were you gripping the vertical grip?

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[Indiana Jones]

The AFGs arent comfortable to me. I use a Knights Armco grip, and a TangoDown QD Battlegrip.