For those folks usin' the KAC Handstop, how do you like it? Any gripes?
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For those folks usin' the KAC Handstop, how do you like it? Any gripes?
Last edited by No Bananas; 04-06-10 at 23:17.
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I have one, I like it, I like it a lot.
But, if you're going to get one, you might as well just get a Magpul AFG.
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I like mine very much. I use it in the manner shown above too. Have it on a DD Omega 7.0 on my LMT 10.5" upper. Works great!
Don't know how your weapon is set up, but I like the KAC handstop much better than the AFG on 7" rails. On a rail 9" or longer I think the AFG is fantastic.
Derek
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I've run mine both directions, but I'm cradling it in between my fingers, so I thin I'm using it different than most people.
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Stick
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I've got one and use it in a similar style to the pic you posted. I love it so much that I'm working on replacing all my VFGs with one.
How is it compared to the Magpul AFG?
The AFG forces you to hold the rifle in exactly that spot (or completely behind it if you have a long rail). The AFG also puts your hand at an angle. A handstop is more of a reference and something to push into or pull into. I like to use it at the front of my hand and push into it the same way I do with a slinged rifle. This allows me to grip the rifle anywhere else on the rail if I want to. It just depends on exactly how you hold the rifle and whether you want something to grab onto, pull into, or push into. The placement of your light or pressure switch might make you choose one or the other too. If you try out grabbing the rifle more on the bottom, side, and top you will see that certain ways fit your hand better than others.
Dustin
I didnt like my KAC handstop and sold it after only 300 rounds of use.
I didnt like how it wasnt flush with the rail. The little "hump" in front was just a nuisance when using it as a reference point and i didnt feel as though it really gave me any greater control of the weapon since there was no knurling or added grippiness on the front or rear face. I think this has something to do with the sloping angle of the dangle. All in all i thought it was a well put together piece but functionally it really did very little for me.
On the other hand, i find the Gear Sector handstop to be a great little piece albeit a bit expensive. The angle is perfect and doesnt allow the shooters hand to slip off of the hand rest portion of the stop. The gear sector stops can also be mounted in a non obtrusive manner on the 3 and 9 o'clock rails for added weapon control. The KAC product is just a tad too large for this.
Stick
Board policy mandates I state that I shoot for BCM. I have also done work for 200 or so manufacturers within the firearm community. I am prior service, a full time LEO, firearm instructor, armorer, TL, martial arts instructor, and all around good guy.
I also shoot and write for various publications. Let me know if you know cool secrets or have toys worthy of an article...
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I like the idea of a the handstop. I wish someone would make a cheap polymer version of it.
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