Originally Posted by
WS6
I previously was not that happy with my Vltor VIS using the Thumb-over-bore hold using magpul ladders. It was too square.
Then I bought some LaRue index clips, and all of that changed.
I previously had tried the Magpul AFG, but did not like the angle of my wrist. It seemed unnatural and fatigue inducing.
I ended up using my LaRue FUG and placing 3 fingers on it, like a hand-stop/VFG combo kindof. The angle worked better for me than the AFG.
Now, with the LaRue clips, I can use thumb-over bore. The rail is comfortable to grab with them, and it's larger than some of the very skinny rails out there.
What advantage does a skinny rail have?
I tried grabbing a broom handle, and it was much more uncomfortable due to my hand closing further around it. It seems the more the rail fills my hand, the less awkward stress is placed on my wrist.
Am I weird and unique, or are other people appreciative of the more medium size rails than the very thin one's?
I tend to be able to bench and dead-lift more weight/reps with a thicker bar at the gym, as well, I have noticed. I use my forearms less and the other muscles (chest, lat, tri, etc) more and my grip fatigues much slower. That's what got me to thinking about my M4, from this angle.