Whudafxup Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Looks like the VFG and Handstop will soon be faded out by Magpul fans.. Angled ForeGrip Link: http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=42414 Kinda weird looking, but the design team at Magpul has good reason behind their ideas and puts out some great products. Link to post Share on other sites
Victory Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 And the crowd goes wiiild!!!1 I'm content with my LaRue FUG. -Vic Link to post Share on other sites
Triggerhappychappy Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I dunno, holding ones wrist at that angle for long periods tends to make it ache- it doesnt look like a natural angle or grip (just trying that kinda grip on my airrifle foreend is uncomfortable). A more vertical grip is much more natural, other than the classic foregrip hold of palm wrapped around underside of fore end. Then again, I know nothing of these guns really... Link to post Share on other sites
Whan Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Nice. And I'd on the bandwagon too, if it isn't expensive and will be released before I go to college.. Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I'm gonna go out on a limb, here, and say that I shall hit it like MJOLNIR, the hammer of mighty THOR. Link to post Share on other sites
Whudafxup Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Nice. And I'd on the bandwagon too, if it isn't expensive and will be released before I go to college.. Priced at $34.95 and said to be released Mid-December, add it to your wishlist. Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I will see if my test sample gets here I was like number 32 to ask. It looks good but I like the TD stubbys and KAC hand stop(more low profile). Link to post Share on other sites
Robinio Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Awesome, been looking for something similar. Link to post Share on other sites
Chimpy Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I dunno, holding ones wrist at that angle for long periods tends to make it ache- it doesnt look like a natural angle or grip (just trying that kinda grip on my airrifle foreend is uncomfortable). A more vertical grip is much more natural, other than the classic foregrip hold of palm wrapped around underside of fore end. Then again, I know nothing of these guns really... According to the stuff on the slides it's supposed to be a much more natural, less fatiguing grip. Dunno if it's actually true though. Link to post Share on other sites
L4byr1nth Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Uncomfortable as hell, by the looks of it. Wonder if it actually works? Looks way too far forward in the last slide - that guy is really stretching his arm! Ben. Link to post Share on other sites
Chimpy Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Having your arm further forward like that gives you more mechanical advantage in controlling the gun. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 consider Magpul dynamic promotes a thumb break style grip with the VFG used as an index tool, this sorta makes sense...though I don't see why its preferred over a regular stubby VFG or just a grip stop. I guess it eliminates the chance for broom handle grip altogether... Link to post Share on other sites
Chimpy Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 consider Magpul dynamic promotes a thumb break style grip with the VFG used as an index tool, this sorta makes sense...though I don't see why its preferred over a regular stubby VFG or just a grip stop. I guess it eliminates the chance for broom handle grip altogether... The slides in the link explain that it's a less fatiguing grip essentially. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yeah I just scanned through the first time around and read it the 2nd time....I do like they take their time to explain the concept behind it....does go well with their mentality to promote more training to realize the benefit of their products... I do think though this may be more hand size dependent as well, since with the stubby I have now my hand position and coverage doesn't look that different from what the AFG offers... Link to post Share on other sites
triggerhappy16 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Judging (and replicating) the angle of the wrist (plus the blurb down the page), I am going with it is designed to be more ergonomic and better for the "median nerve" in the wrist. Considering it looks like some stuff I did last year on a design project, I'd guess it is to reduce RSI/Carpel Tunnel Syndrome? Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Can someone post the image, i'm using a public hotspot at the moment and they won't allow that site. Link to post Share on other sites
Chimpy Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 It's on SoldierSystems: http://soldiersystems.net/2009/12/02/magpu...ngled-foregrip/ Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think 'Theory Based' says it all. Plus, for me, that just doesn't look comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 so far though the other "theory based" parts like the ASAP and BAD lever and MS2 do seem to work as advertised, but I guess this doesn't seem to stray that far from existing design that the effect of its design is harder to see.... Link to post Share on other sites
The Reptile House Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Ah - my bad. Anyway, everything looks uncomfortable to me - my tendons are knackered Link to post Share on other sites
Hispeed1 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Not for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 so far though the other "theory based" parts like the ASAP and BAD lever and MS2 do seem to work as advertised, but I guess this doesn't seem to stray that far from existing design that the effect of its design is harder to see.... Like the BAD, the ASAP, and the MS2, this was prototyped and tested. And MagPul wouldn't make it if the product didn't work for their shooters as a prototype. Anyway, if you (not anyone in particular) read the bit on Soldier Systems, they say that they mean that the device needs training to allow the shooter to get the most use out of it. I wonder if it will work with patrol car gun racks.... Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hope to get mine before my Dynamics Carbine 1 & 2 class in January. Worse case scenario ... I can probably get them at SHOT the week before class. Would be nice to get them earlier though so I can go to the range a couple times and get used to it first. Link to post Share on other sites
Agent47 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 soon the chinese cloners will get their hands on one and little johnny is getting his travis haley on... Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 From the M4carbine info it doesn't look very expensive at all, I think someone said $30 for it? At that price, I'd definitely try it as I do like the angled grip and practically grip the rifle like this already with my regular broomhandles that cost far more anyway... Link to post Share on other sites
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