Good vertical foregrips for AR pistols?

[cbear758]

I'm looking for a vertical foregrip for my AR pistol and most I've found seem to be too long. Recommendations are welcome.

[Frank_Jameson]

You cannot legally put a vertical grip on a pistol. Doing so creates an unregistered AOW. You might want to Google it to be sure, as I'm not an NFA lawer, but that's my understanding.

[CDR_Glock]

You cannot do a vertical foregrip because it would become an NFA item.

You can do an angled one.


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[cougar_guy04]

You cannot legally put a vertical grip on a pistol. Doing so creates an unregistered AOW. You might want to Google it to be sure, as I'm not an NFA lawer, but that's my understanding.

You cannot do a vertical foregrip because it would become an NFA item.

You can do an angled one.


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If the AR pistol has an OAL of greater than 26 inches then it is not a "pistol", but is a "firearm" and can have a VFG on it. Franklin Armory had a factory AR pistol with a VFG they were selling called the "XO-26". Under 26" and you are in NFA territory. ATF has issued a letter from FTB on this:
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[Defaultmp3]

If the AR pistol has an OAL of greater than 26 inches then it is not a "pistol", but is a "firearm" and can have a VFG on it. Franklin Armory had a factory AR pistol with a VFG they were selling called the "XO-26". Under 26" and you are in NFA territory. ATF has issued a letter from FTB on this:
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The only caveat to that is that state laws may be different, so don't **** yourself by being in the clear with federal laws, but not state laws.

[Iraqgunz]

Then it's not a pistol now is it?

If the AR pistol has an OAL of greater than 26 inches then it is not a "pistol", but is a "firearm" and can have a VFG on it. Franklin Armory had a factory AR pistol with a VFG they were selling called the "XO-26". Under 26" and you are in NFA territory. ATF has issued a letter from FTB on this:
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[Defaultmp3]

Then it's not a pistol now is it?

Well, the way it was explained to me, technically it was never a "pistol", not legally, but merely a "firearm", even if it is referred to as a pistol.

The differences are subtle, but important. A concealable firearm with a vertical fore-grip is an AOW. Concealable means a pistol, an overall length of less than 26", or actually found to be concealed on the person.

An AR15 "pistol", is not a Pistol by ATF definition. It is a Firearm. Consequently, so long as the overall length is at least 26", it isn't Concealable, unless it is actually found to be concealed. As in, you are found to be carrying it on a single point sling under your overcoat/duster. Then it doesn't matter that it isn't a Pistol and the length exceeds 26". It becomes an AOW, and unless you registered it, an illegal AOW.

With respect to barreling and assembly of pistols, if individuals utilize a receiver that has never been barreled as a rifle action, they may lawfully assemble a pistol. Such an assembled pistol would constitute a "firearm" as defined in the GCA.

Source: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0qy...=1&pli=1&hl=en

Clear as mud, I know.

[Outlander Systems]

I find this topic frightening.

Too prancey-dancey to the edge for yours, truly.

Unless I had a letter from the Technology Branch personally clarifying this, I wouldn't even dream of sinking my ding dong in that bees nest.