Question on front mounted grips

Horned Toad · Post by **Horned Toad** » August 13th, 2006, 7:06 pm

The post below brings this question back to the forefront of my random thoughts.

For all you guys that shot the M4 back before there was such a thing as front grips. Does the front grip do anything or does it look just cool.

I have only been able to talk to one guy so far who I knew when I was in and his take on the front grip is that for any kind of patrolling it sucks and it a urban environment its is OK and seems to be a bit quicker. Can any of you old timers who are still slinging lead confirm or deny this rumor.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » August 13th, 2006, 7:17 pm

I think the Ghetto grip changes the mechanics of shooting (No shit huh). Anyhow just like any other piece of kit, it has weak points and strong points. The thing I've noticed is you can distribute your rearward pressure between your two hands and it keeps joe from "Chicken winging" when moving through a MOUT enviroment.

fireranger · Post by **fireranger** » August 13th, 2006, 8:32 pm

When we got the M4 in 95/96, I think I was the only guy in my platoon that used the front grip. There was a box of random SOPMOD shit in the arms room and I grabbed it one day. I went right from the SAW to the M4, so it probably was not of much of an issue for me to get used to it. I always liked using it and I plan to put one on the M4 that I am getting ready to build.

EvilCouch · Post by **EvilCouch** » August 13th, 2006, 8:57 pm

I think it allows for better positive control and lets you pull it in tighter to the shoulder. It also makes it more natural to have the left elbow in closer to the body, preventing the bad habit of having the elbows out from starting.

I had actually experimented with having the pistol grip out horizontally, like a sten for awhile. My idea was that it used a bigger muscle group while pulling it in that way and would let me do ready ups longer, without getting tired as fast. I never actually decided whether or not it worked better, worse or the same after about a month of screwing with it. I just got tired of having to take my pistol grip off when I turned it back in to the arms room so it would fit into the racks.

BadMuther · Post by **BadMuther** » August 14th, 2006, 8:57 am

I put a tango down on my ar and it works well. My suggestion to you Chad is to throw one on and decide for yourself brother.

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » August 14th, 2006, 9:05 am

agree with BadMuther,

Sometimes over here I have sworn I am gonna take off, and other days I love it.

throw one on and check it out.

Dando175 · Post by **Dando175** » August 14th, 2006, 12:40 pm

Most of the time, even when I have it on, I end up holding the magazine well anyway. It's a matter of preference. Just me $.02.

KW Driver · Post by **KW Driver** » August 14th, 2006, 12:54 pm

they work well in the cockpit also. hold the wrist bent up to keep my forearm off the armored side panel (to eliminate A/C vibes to the weapon), pull weapon in with the foregrip, cant the weapon to clear helmet (like NBC fire), and shoot.

Dando175 · Post by **Dando175** » August 14th, 2006, 1:25 pm

But then again, I use a tubular nylon sling. I don't like unecessary complications.

another damn texan · August 16th, 2006, 10:03 am

It's a must have item for me now. I find that it gives me more positive control while in a vehicle.

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » August 25th, 2006, 11:54 pm

one drawback that I have found is on long foot patrols, the angle of my wrist while using the front grip wears on me. Once in a building, I love it though.