A Guide to AR15 Grips

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Which forward grip is right for your AR15? Do you go with a vertical grip, or do you use Santoprene panels to cover the quad rail of your Block 2 M4 and just hold the hand rail? There are a few differences between the available forward grips, and which one you use might depend on what you need from your grip.

 Vertical Grip

Vertical grips have been around for a long time. Just think of the 1941 Thompson, where the vertical forward grip was widely popular. They are a mainstay of the AR15 world, as well, with many issued for the M16A4 and the M4 carbine. 

Vertical grips offer better control when firing quickly and require better control at closer distances. This makes them ideal for the range or during a competition, where maneuvering and controlling recoil while quickly placing shots is paramount. The key is finding the right length of a vertical grip to fit your hand. A grip that is too long is unwieldy, while a short grip won’t provide many benefits.

Angled Grip

A more recent entry is the angled foregrip. As manufacturers became better at mitigating muzzle rise thanks to more advanced recoil systems, rifles started having more horizontal recoil.

You can use angled grips in nearly any position you are comfortable with, including a thumb-over grip for better control. Combine that with a 9MM PCC, and you have the ultimate in control. They are lightweight and let you get a good pull on the gun, helping you hug it tight into your shoulder for better control. You will need to pay more attention to your hand placement to get the most use out of it, and you will need to practice so your hand doesn’t slip forward while firing. 

9MM PCC

Hand Stop

Hand stops are simple, stopping your hand from sliding along the rail. They are often small, lightweight, and easy to mount. They are excellent for longer-barreled rifles, where it’s harder to get a good grip.

However, they typically don’t provide enough control for many shooters. Instead, finding a vertical or angled grip with a hand stop might be better. They also snag more on clothes and barriers than other, bigger grips.

The Hand Guard Itself

The hand guard itself can also be used as a grip. You will need hand guard panels, especially if you have a quad rail, but it’s easy enough to use a C-grip on a hand guard. This gives you much better control of your rifle, though if you stretch your arm out too much in the name of control, it can get tired quickly. 

9MM PCC

Another option is a “ladder” that slots into a quad rail, though this provides less protection than a panel. Your hand can slide around more if you are just using the hand guard, but you can also reposition it as needed. A foregrip is otherwise stuck in place, and you can’t change it in the middle of a competition heat.

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