Thought I'd post a quick update. Received the VFG - great little foregrip, exactly what I was looking for. However, mounting options for this VFG are slightly limited on the MI Gen2 SS Series when coupled with an M4 profile barrel, which in my case threw a wrench in the works.
The great part about the hardware sent with the VFG is that the 10-32 screw is a match with the threaded mounting holes of the hand guard. Awesome. This simplifies the mounting process as long as your desired mounting position falls on one of the rear three (closer to magwell) of the available six mounting holes along the bottom of the hand guard. However, because of the length of the above-mentioned screw and the thickness of the M4 profile barrel in places, the three forward-most (toward muzzle) mounting holes are a no-go unless you either cut the screw down to a workable length OR you stack multiple washers between the head of the screw and the VFG. Otherwise, the screw will terminate in contact with the underside of the barrel or gas block prior to achieving full torque. I am doubly screwed (pun intended), as my desired mounting position falls on the hole that lies directly under the gas block, which means I will have to either stack about 6 or 8 washers inside the VFG to get a correct length on the working end of the screw, or I'll have to cut it.
Not a deal breaker. I'll cut the screw down and my new vertical grip will attach in the Goldilocks zone of my hand guard.
For those who choose to cut down the screw, just be mindful of the threads. One option could be to screw on the backer nut all the way down, cut the end of the screw off, then back the nut off the screw with some pliers and an allen key. This would straighten up any screw threads that might've been interrupted when sawing/grinding.
Additionally, the backer nut works well, though depending on the mounting position, you'll still be dealing with the too-long screw issue.
Last edited by Heisenberg; 07-23-14 at 19:48.
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