[LX200]

Picked up an ACR basic. I would like to add a vertical grip... So I guess I need to add a rail section to the bottom of the rifle. What should I buy? A link would be best. Does Magpul make one?

 

[triumph_013]

I think I read somewhere that Magpul does make rails that fit on the basic handguard

EDIT: Yep. Magpul MOE rails should fit

2nd EDIT: Also, Magpul designs a vertical grip that mounts to the bottom of the basic handguard without adding a rail

 

[Agent.PYLE]

check out the magpul AFG

 

[JR Foxtrot]

QD Tango Down Grip

 

[cjt50]

Here is a link to the magpul page with the rail sections that should fit the basic handguard:

http://store.magpul.com/prod_detail_list/103

Here is the link to the page that leeds to the forend grips and stuff like that

http://store.magpul.com/prod_detail_list/46

 

[oif0709]

I just picked up a rail section. Its a 9 slot which would of fit the afg. But not fully. I wasn't sure if I would like it. I wish I got it but did t want to spend the extra $40 when my rent is due. Plus I already have a grip pod and a tango down grip collecting dust. Anyone really like the angled fore grip?

 

[gigabit]

i prefer the 7 section rail, as it fits my position and afg2 and flush too.

 

[oif0709]

Ok thanks I wasn't too sure. I picked it up for less than $10 cause it was there. Ill order a seven when I get my afg and move the nine.it looks good on there now if I didn't lose the grips I was going to put on. Gotta love moving and losing things from unpacking.

 

[jbutler]

note that it does take a little bit of working it in their to get it to fit

 

[fun_gary]

RE magpul grip accessories and the MOE/ACR rail. It always looked to me as if the polymer rail sections might weaken the grip a little as opposed to the grips that mount directly to the hand guard. Can anyone speak to this?

thanks,
DS

 

[oif0709]

You mean weaken where the rail mounts to the hand guard or weaken the grip itself. My tapco grip is a nice secure fit and the mounting hardware keeps it snug. I didn't crank the fastners down too much but enough.

 

[fun_gary]

it just seems like there would be a lot of flex in a polymer rail section on the bottom of the hand guard. I'm probably wrong. I've never been let down by magpul before!
DS

 

[kjsl105]

it just seems like there would be a lot of flex in a polymer rail section on the bottom of the hand guard. I'm probably wrong. I've never been let down by magpul before!
DS

I believe there is a little bit of give if the rail is over toqrued. Over the weekend I threw on a Moe foregrip on someone's AR and noticed that if it the additional rail was tightened too much, it was next to impossible to slide the AFG on. Loosend it up a tad and it slid on with less work. Still I would certainly trust Magpul's product.

 

[oif0709]

Mines pretty solid. But I suppose I see where the afg wouldn't slide on easy of the rail was tweaked a bit from over tightening. I snugger mine gift but not burying it completely in the hand rail. Its nice adding sections where you want. Id rather have an enhanced rail. But its nice with just a section on the bottom for a grip and ill get one for the side for a light.

 

[gigabit]

it could deform the rail section if you tighten it enough i guess, but once it's tight, i say maybe another 1/8th turn and locktite should be suffice. i just didnt crank mine down to experience deformity.

also, the AFG-1 larger profile does hinder it's application onto the handguard, not so much with the AFG-2. i have both, i like the afg-2 more for some reason, although i didnt think i would.

 

[ThunderDan19]

My AFG fits nice and snug. Would it after smacking it upside some baddies head or dropping it out of a choppa? Can't say...