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    There may be some advantages of the vertical over the angled, but some of it boils down to personal preference.

    I went with an angled grip on my rifle, but my wife prefers vertical.

    My next build will probably be vertical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Failure2Stop View Post
    There are a few things that you can do with a vertical grip that you can't do with an angled one, whereas the reverse is not really true.

    That doesn't mean that there is no utility to the AFG, simply that it embraces a specific type of use over others.
    +1

    Training with Kyle Lamb really underscored that, for me. All of my guns have Magpul RVG's. They are cheap, light, durable, blah blah blah

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    There are far greater minds at play than mine, but after taking a few courses I came to the conclusion that I wanted freedom on my handguard for my support hand; I didn't want to always attempt a certain location.

    I do however like a small handstop (IWC) and have one on a few rifles.

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    Ultimately it really doesn't matter at all what you use. As long as it won't fall apart on you and won't get in your way, shoot with what is comfortable for you and helps you to employ your carbine most effectively
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    Quote Originally Posted by Failure2Stop View Post
    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.


    Awesome post def sig material.

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    I was involved in a MVA a few years back that broke my left wrist, hand and arm and now I have titanium pins and screws permanently attached to my wrist holding my left hand on, basically..
    My left wrist has limited movement that can be difficult to bend and using a vertical forward grip on my AR is a no brainer since I don't have to bend my wrist. Anyway, after I first saw the AFG I thought I'd never be able to use one let alone like it because of my wrist until a friend gave me one to try out. The AFG really surprised and impressed me right off the bat and ended up being more comfortable and ergonomic than I would ever thought. I still use VFG's from time to time but my AFG now gets most of the action when it comes to "tactical" shooting, which they were designed for.

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    I'm a fairly new AR shooter, so take that for what it's worth. I started with a short vertical. I found I was more naturally grasping the rifle half in front of the grip (base of the palm riding down the vfg), much like if it were an afg, so I swapped to that and am quite happy with it. My hands are fairly small, so I can actually grab the nub at the back in a position much like a vfg if I chose--although admittedly not quite as stable.

    So I agree it all seems personal. I think a vfg would be my choice if I just sprayed from the hip, but an afg is comfortable enough for me that it's almost a necessary attachment for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rikakiah View Post
    I'm a fairly new AR shooter, so take that for what it's worth. I started with a short vertical. I found I was more naturally grasping the rifle half in front of the grip (base of the palm riding down the vfg), much like if it were an afg, so I swapped to that and am quite happy with it. My hands are fairly small, so I can actually grab the nub at the back in a position much like a vfg if I chose--although admittedly not quite as stable.

    So I agree it all seems personal. I think a vfg would be my choice if I just sprayed from the hip, but an afg is comfortable enough for me that it's almost a necessary attachment for me.

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    I shoot how you do, from what you are describing, and tried the AFG and it didn't make much difference except that it prevented me from using the VFG as it can be used as a force multiplier in various situations. It took some time, but I found the perfect VFG for me. Turned out the be the Magpul RVG.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WS6 View Post
    prevented me from using the VFG as it can be used as a force multiplier in various situations.
    How do you mean? I've only handled it around the house and at the range--no competitions or scenario-type stuff. Curious to open my opinion/options. I think the RVG is the one I tried, still have it in the closet. I did really like it, just liked the afg slightly better (Magpul's AFG2, I believe-the smaller one) with the flat center piece.

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    I used to swear by my AFG, had one on 2 different rifles. I am now going back to a slick foregrip with either a hand stop or small VFG. My PWS has a keymod rail and once I find some good covers for it, not sure if the NSR Panel Set will work but ideally that is what Id like to go with.

    AFG vs VFG is personal and be ready to change your mind once you do some shooting with it. Luckily the MagPul AFG and VFG are fairly inexpensive so if you don't like it you won't be out a bunch of cash.
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