bipod foregrip

[l730dc]

What types of bipod foregrips are good and why (for ak type rifle (m10))

 

[xdwaiter]

None unless your only going to bench shoot it

 

[l730dc]

My hands shake so sometimes I like to rest the front of my gun on something

 

[jimbobborg]

If your AK has rails, you should have no problems installing one. I looked at a couple when they first came out, the legs seem a little flimsy to me.

 

[l730dc]

Examples

This one splits and is a bipod only
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tactical-AR...963?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item565b41465b


While this one stays a foregrip and has little feet that pop out of the bottom
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Foldable-Fo...347?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d11bd256b

 

[hvymax]

I love my Grip Pod. Wish I had gotten 4-5 more when I had the chance.

 

[l730dc]

I love my Grip Pod. Wish I had gotten 4-5 more when I had the chance.

Pics? Link?

 

[armed ferret]

here's a link.

i've got a few that were issued in AFG. decent set-up, as long as you don't need height adjustability.

 

[l730dc]

here's a link.

i've got a few that were issued in AFG. decent set-up, as long as you don't need height adjustability.

I see what you did there.. lol.. It should be obvious ive spent time looking at them since ive posted links.. and that I asked for peoples opinions on pros and cons/ things they like or dislike about different types of them

 

[platoonDaddy]

Great video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD6BPAeUg_M

 

[armed ferret]

I see what you did there.. lol.. It should be obvious ive spent time looking at them since ive posted links.. and that I asked for peoples opinions on pros and cons/ things they like or dislike about different types of them

it was also obvious you specifically asked him to post links about the grip pod. to which i directed you. so pull your panties outta your crack and learn for yourself instead of expecting people to spoon-feed that to which you think you're entitled.

you know....do the work instead of wanting others to do it for you?

 

[hvymax]

Pics? Link?

Here are a few.

 

[spclopr8tr]

here's a link.

i've got a few that were issued in AFG. decent set-up, as long as you don't need height adjustability.

Pretty cool transition from suggesting the OP learn to Google and yet still providing the info he requested. Would love to learn how to do that as I have wanted to do the same so many times before.

 

[l730dc]

I was un aware when he said grip pod it was a specific item (which I admit looking back the letters were capitalized) I thought he was just saying he had a bipod foregrip and likes it...

You dont have to act like an *******.


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Btw.. thanks for the pics.. your guns look fun to shoot

 

[l730dc]

Hvymax.. would u of preferred a more ergo grip or is that one fine?

 

[smokey]

I had one a while back....still do. I don't really use it anymore. It is a compromise tool. It's not as good as a dedicated bipod, and it's not as good as a dedicated hand grip like a afg, stubby grip, or hand-stop. If you're going to be using a AK for more running/gunning stuff, it sticks out pretty far down and is just not as comfortable or as handy as an AFG. If I'm going to have an AFG on the rifle for those tasks, I want to practice shooting with that and creating stability out of shooting position or creating rests from things like sand-bags, rolled up jackets, or whatever other rest-stuff is handy.

If I want to do more bench shooting or shooting from prone, a standalone bypod is going to be much more useful....especially if it pivots so you can level the gun off. To mount a bipod on the rail, many companies offer sections that clamp to the rail and have a swivel on them. Or you could just get a bipod made to attach to a rail.

So personally, they're nifty as a compromise thing but you have to be realistic about the sacrifices it has by trying to be two things instead of specialized as one. If you're doing mostly bench shooting, get a normal bipod and enjoy. If you're concerned more for shooting on the move/defensive stuff, you'd probably be better served with a grip for that type of application.

Hope this helps without the drama of yelling at you for asking a question.

 

[l730dc]

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I had one a while back....still do. I don't really use it anymore. It is a compromise tool. It's not as good as a dedicated bipod, and it's not as good as a dedicated hand grip like a afg, stubby grip, or hand-stop. If you're going to be using a AK for more running/gunning stuff, it sticks out pretty far down and is just not as comfortable or as handy as an AFG. If I'm going to have an AFG on the rifle for those tasks, I want to practice shooting with that and creating stability out of shooting position or creating rests from things like sand-bags, rolled up jackets, or whatever other rest-stuff is handy.

If I want to do more bench shooting or shooting from prone, a standalone bypod is going to be much more useful....especially if it pivots so you can level the gun off. To mount a bipod on the rail, many companies offer sections that clamp to the rail and have a swivel on them. Or you could just get a bipod made to attach to a rail.

So personally, they're nifty as a compromise thing but you have to be realistic about the sacrifices it has by trying to be two things instead of specialized as one. If you're doing mostly bench shooting, get a normal bipod and enjoy. If you're concerned more for shooting on the move/defensive stuff, you'd probably be better served with a grip for that type of application.

Hope this helps without the drama of yelling at you for asking a question.

It actually id helpful.. and I do appreciate it with out all the drama and yelling.. thank you very much.. I didnt think so much about it hindering standup/carry use.. I just wanted assistance in steady shooting.. definitely something to consider. . Thank you for your input

 

[spclopr8tr]

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I had one a while back....still do. I don't really use it anymore. It is a compromise tool. It's not as good as a dedicated bipod, and it's not as good as a dedicated hand grip like a afg, stubby grip, or hand-stop. If you're going to be using a AK for more running/gunning stuff, it sticks out pretty far down and is just not as comfortable or as handy as an AFG. If I'm going to have an AFG on the rifle for those tasks, I want to practice shooting with that and creating stability out of shooting position or creating rests from things like sand-bags, rolled up jackets, or whatever other rest-stuff is handy.

If I want to do more bench shooting or shooting from prone, a standalone bypod is going to be much more useful....especially if it pivots so you can level the gun off. To mount a bipod on the rail, many companies offer sections that clamp to the rail and have a swivel on them. Or you could just get a bipod made to attach to a rail.

So personally, they're nifty as a compromise thing but you have to be realistic about the sacrifices it has by trying to be two things instead of specialized as one. If you're doing mostly bench shooting, get a normal bipod and enjoy. If you're concerned more for shooting on the move/defensive stuff, you'd probably be better served with a grip for that type of application.

Hope this helps without the drama of yelling at you for asking a question.

Excellent summary. I opted for the combo grip/bipod for my AR. It is fine for plinking and punching holes, but for competition I too would opt for a dedicated bipod. I'm just not that seriously into it though, so for my purposes the combo works fine. In bipod mode, it is a little wobbly but stable enough for my purposes. In grip mode, no complaints.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008TDCST6/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

 

[Nemesis]

i hate them...their way to big to be a good vert grip, and not adjustable at all to be a good bipod...

what makes it worse is where you would want a bipod and where you would want a grip are also two different areas of the handguard...so yet again, combining both just makes a bad situation

get a decent grip, then get a decent bipod and good qd mount...problem solved, and you get the best of both worlds

 

[spclopr8tr]

what makes it worse is where you would want a bipod and where you would want a grip are also two different areas of the handguard...so yet again, combining both just makes a bad situation

Each to his own, but I discovered there are two knobs that loosen/tighten the grip/bipod to my rail. By turning them counter clockwise, moving the grip, and then counterclockwise to tighten them I find I can have it in one location for bipod activity and one position for grip activity. I can't imagine a scenario where I would need to do both activities at once.