Magpul AFG worthwhile?

[M1A Shooter]

been looking at upgrading my A2 to a more current setup. i used a vfg while in the military and i like the visual lines of the AFG but does it work as well? what are the advantages of it over a regular vfg or using the magwell for support?

would like to hear from those that have used both as to the pros and cons of either. thanks.

[WoodenPlank]

I used an AFG briefly, but I could never find a way to use it where my hand stayed comfortable. I went back to a TangoDown battlegrip, then switched the full size out for the stubby version. Using the stubby grip as an index point works great for me.

Edit: Clarksville, huh? I know several people that live there. :whistling:

[faawrenchbndr]

If you tend to support the handguard with an open hand, palm up, it is a very natural hold.
I prefer a stubby verticle grip mounted about 4" aft on a 12" rail. I tend the hold with my index
finger wraped above the side rail cover and three fingers and thumb arounfg the grip

[GPalmer]

I haven't tried one but it sure seems quite a few people like it. I'm betting I would since that's a comfortable position for me but I'd expect it's a personal preference sort of item. If it works for you, very worthwhile, if not, useless.

[WoodenPlank]

If you tend to support the handguard with an open hand, palm up, it is a very natural hold.
I prefer a stubby verticle grip mounted about 4" aft on a 12" rail. I tend the hold with my index
finger wraped above the side rail cover and three fingers and thumb arounfg the grip

This is similar to what I do. My little and ring fingers on the stubby, and my middle and index fingers under the bottom rail for support. My fingers just ride the curve of the grip around to the rail. With my thumb wrapped around to the top of the rail, it makes the tailcap switch on my Surefire easier to reach, and makes it much easier to control recoil.

[M1A Shooter]

Edit: Clarksville, huh? I know several people that live there. :whistling:

yup, army brought me here and i decided to stick around for awhile. its not a bad place.

[WoodenPlank]

yup, army brought me here and i decided to stick around for awhile. its not a bad place.

Yeah, everyone I know that lives there got to the area the same way. Been a year and a half since I was up there, though.

[M1A Shooter]

If you tend to support the handguard with an open hand, palm up, it is a very natural hold.
I prefer a stubby verticle grip mounted about 4" aft on a 12" rail. I tend the hold with my index
finger wraped above the side rail cover and three fingers and thumb arounfg the grip

this is similar to the way i hold mine too. started out with a m16 using the magwell and delta ring in the same fashion before vfgs were popular. had th KAC version issued later and still used it more as a hand stop.

think i may just go with a vfg that will hold a pair of batteries for back up unless someone says different enough to make me want to try it.

[WoodenPlank]

this is similar to the way i hold mine too. started out with a m16 using the magwell and delta ring in the same fashion before vfgs were popular. had th KAC version issued later and still used it more as a hand stop.

think i may just go with a vfg that will hold a pair of batteries for back up unless someone says different enough to make me want to try it.

This is the other reason I like the stubby, it is yet one more place to shove batteries, parts, tools, etc.

[NeverMore1701]

I used an AFG briefly, but I could never find a way to use it where my hand stayed comfortable. I went back to a TangoDown battlegrip, then switched the full size out for the stubby version. Using the stubby grip as an index point works great for me.

Edit: Clarksville, huh? I know several people that live there. :whistling:

Exactly what I did.

[PA1911]

I use one and I love it. I run my rifle with may shoulders square to the target, same as I do with a handgun. This makes me hold the rifle palm up with my forward thumb either along the top of the left rail or up over the top rail. I like this stance and the AFG gives me the perfect hand angle and makes it easier to pull the rifle tight to my shoulder.
Its one of those items that you have to try out, dont take anyone elses opinion. Seems folks either love it or hate it...I love it!

Hope this helps

[tinman517]

I use one and I love it. I run my rifle with may shoulders square to the target, same as I do with a handgun. This makes me hold the rifle palm up with my forward thumb either along the top of the left rail or up over the top rail. I like this stance and the AFG gives me the perfect hand angle and makes it easier to pull the rifle tight to my shoulder.
Its one of those items that you have to try out, dont take anyone elses opinion. Seems folks either love it or hate it...I love it!

Hope this helps

Ditto . . . We share a common stance. I am running 3 AFGs. For me, it feels very natural.

[djegators]

Currently experimenting with AFG, a std foregrip, and no foregrip on my three ARs. So far, undecided on the AFG, and don't care much for the vertical foregrip, guess I am too used to a standard rifle posture.


From reading up on the AFG, it seems to be more of a concept, than an accessory. The theory is to allow quicker acquisition of target, by extending your arm further out, and pointing towards the target.


As for it being worthwhile or not, they only cost like $40, so you can experiment yourself without spending much dough.

[WoodenPlank]

Currently experimenting with AFG, a std foregrip, and no foregrip on my three ARs. So far, undecided on the AFG, and don't care much for the vertical foregrip, guess I am too used to a standard rifle posture.


From reading up on the AFG, it seems to be more of a concept, than an accessory. The theory is to allow quicker acquisition of target, by extending your arm further out, and pointing towards the target.


As for it being worthwhile or not, they only cost like $40, so you can experiment yourself without spending much dough.

The concept seems to have been lifted from international skeet. The AFG, I believe, came about as a way to give the shooter a more comfortable way to hold the rifle in that position without fatigue, and to give better recoil control over multiple shots. The hand positioning, though, just does not work well for me. One of my friends loves the AFG, though, and has them on all of his ARs.

[K. Foster]

The problem I have with the AFV is that it ‘s difficult to manipulate a light from your reaction (weak) side, without a tape switch.

[faawrenchbndr]

The concept seems to have been lifted from international skeet. The AFG, I believe, came about as a way to give the shooter a more comfortable way to hold the rifle in that position without fatigue, and to give better recoil control over multiple shots. The hand positioning, though, just does not work well for me. One of my friends loves the AFG, though, and has them on all of his ARs.

It's a well designed and super ergonomic grip. I just do not find this grip to be comfortable for me.

[Mike5560]

I have no problem with either a vertical grip or the AFG, but I prefer the stubbies for the verical ones. The AFG's a little more user friendly for rested shooting, though.

[John Hatcher]

I have no problem with either a vertical grip or the AFG, but I prefer the stubbies for the verical ones. The AFG's a little more user friendly for rested shooting, though.

+1...Nothing to add...

[thisaway]

I have found it to be very comfortable when mounted toward the magwell for better balance. [please see pic]

[Achped]

I just shot my first AR15 with an AFG today. From someone who doesn't like VFGs and prefers using the magwell as a "vfg" the AFG didn't bother me. However the whole reason I dont like VFGs is because in full protective gear, flak and SAPIs its uncomfortable reaching all the way out to grab it. The same thing with the VFG. Definitely let me control the rifle well, but it would be a bit awkward with gear on.

[WoodenPlank]

I just shot my first AR15 with an AFG today. From someone who doesn't like VFGs and prefers using the magwell as a "vfg" the AFG didn't bother me. However the whole reason I dont like VFGs is because in full protective gear, flak and SAPIs its uncomfortable reaching all the way out to grab it. The same thing with the VFG. Definitely let me control the rifle well, but it would be a bit awkward with gear on.

Seems to me you could move a VFG far enough back to make the reach pretty easy. The AFG might be harder to do it with, just because of the larger footprint.