Forgive the ignorance but how do the Tango Down vertical foregrip and Magpul angled foregrip compare to each other when used with a carbine.What are the advantages of each over the other and which do you personally prefer?And why?
Thanks in advance.
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Forgive the ignorance but how do the Tango Down vertical foregrip and Magpul angled foregrip compare to each other when used with a carbine.What are the advantages of each over the other and which do you personally prefer?And why?
Thanks in advance.
Its preference. The best thing to do is try both. I've had Magpul AFG2s and I now use a tango down QD forward grip.
Honestly it's just a personal preference. That's it. Neither has any advantage over the other. Though I have seen vertical grips catch ahold of equipment from time to time.
I've messed with both,one thing for sure I hate a mile long vertical grip.
And yet I'm still not sure about them :confused: I do know I like the AFG from Magpul it just feels "right" I do not however like it mounted all the fuggin' way forward and that crazy grip I see some use.
It's great mounted at the end of a seven inch carbine HG,I'm going to go to a 12 inch rail soon but will stick the AFG in the same place.
One thing I like next to the angle is the fact it lets me get a real grip on the rifle and pull back without sliding,a vertical is the same but feels off-granted I've not had one on a carbine yet sooooo....
Need to try it out to compare.
I agree with what Krull posted above. I've handled rifles with both Afgs and Vfgs and ultimately decided that they aren't necessary or for me to begin with. However, if I were forced to choose between the two an angled for grip as close to the magwell as possible would be my choice. Assuming the rifle in question isn't some 20+" bull barrel of course.
AFG is a concept that attempts to place your support hand in it's "natural" position over the upward canted position of a vertical or "beer can" grip. supposedly this causes less muscle involvement and tension and it reinforces the more modern method of support and the "C-grip" and works better with your support hand extended forward.
I believe this started with shotgunners who required lateral swing control versus target shooters who require vertical stability. you can do the same thing with a handstop or vertical grip as long as you understand the concept...
I prefer a stubby VFG. I like the feel of an AFG ok, but IMO it takes up too much space on the handguard and it can make it difficult to shoot from prone if you're letting the handguard rest on something. It can also be awkward if you have to grip the forearm anywhere other than in that one particular spot. I tried an AFG 2 and took it off my rifle and replaced it with an RVG and I like it much better overall. I grip it in the crook where the RVG meets the rail and loop my thumb over the top of the rail and get the same sure grip pulling the rifle backward into my shoulder. It takes up much less space on the rail, I can still easily grab the handguard elsewhere if necessary, and it can be useful for propping up against something solid to take a more precise shot. I suppose it could be a snag hazard but I haven't had an issue with that yet. If that ever becomes the case then I'll reevaluate.
VFGs (unless talking about the abortion that is the Grip-Pod), are as much of a snag-hazard as an inserted magazine, and are directly under the control of the user (as that's where the hand is going) except when slung, in which case the entire carbine is a snag-hazard.
In all reality, folks would generally be better off if they shot the gun for a few thousand rounds after a class with a credible instructor before adding a VFG or AFG and make a realistic assessment about what they need and what the accessory brings to the table. Because, frankly, neither is needed for two-handed stand-up use (refer to all the guys winning 3-gun and 2-gun competition with neither), both can be detrimental to other positions (think about kneeling and sitting positions), and one is helpful for instances where the support hand can't grip the handguard, can be used to gain support from a vertical or horizontal surface, and can be used to brace against cover for one-handed use. Standing in the middle of a square-bay with targets at 3 meters and spraying bullets like a cow pissing on a flat rock doesn't gain a lot of experience in anything else.
:Bro-hug: for the bovine-based mental image.
No homo....